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Released: 28-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
تنبيه من خبير: استبدال المفاصل والتهاب المفاصل ليس حتمي
Mayo Clinic

لا تقلق بشأن ألم مفاصل وركيك أو ركبتيك مع تقدمك في العمر. فالتهاب المفاصل في تلك المناطق ليس أمر حتمي. واصل ممارسة الأنشطة التي تستمتع بها.

Released: 28-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Cirurgia articular e artrite não são inevitáveis
Mayo Clinic

Não se preocupe com seus quadris ou joelhos conforme você envelhece. A artrite não é inevitável nessas articulações. Continue fazendo as atividades que gosta. Essas palavras reconfortantes vêm do Dr. Rafael Sierra, cirurgião ortopédico da Mayo Clinic especializado em reconstruções de quadril e joelho.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 12:50 PM EDT
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Below are some of the latest headlines in the Women's Health channel on Newswise.

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Released: 27-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Help for Complex Scoliosis Patient
Cedars-Sinai

Sixteen-year-old Rishee Ray is making history at Cedars-Sinai as the first pediatric patient to undergo halo-gravity traction ahead of spinal surgery.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Experto de Mayo Clinic: las prótesis articulares y la artritis pueden evitarse
Mayo Clinic

No se preocupe por la cadera o las rodillas a medida que envejece. La artritis en esas articulaciones puede evitarse. Siga haciendo las actividades que disfruta hacer.

Newswise: Leave No One Behind: The Forum of International Respiratory Societies Calls for Equitable Access to Prevention and Treatment on World Lung Day 2023
Released: 25-Sep-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Leave No One Behind: The Forum of International Respiratory Societies Calls for Equitable Access to Prevention and Treatment on World Lung Day 2023
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

This World Lung Day, Sept. 25, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) and its founding member the American Thoracic Society, is calling on governments and health care providers worldwide to give equitable access to preventative services and treatments for respiratory conditions, and lifesaving pneumonia vaccines for children.

Newswise: National Chiropractic Health Month to Raise Awareness of Non-drug Pain Relief
Released: 20-Sep-2023 9:30 AM EDT
National Chiropractic Health Month to Raise Awareness of Non-drug Pain Relief
American Chiropractic Association

Doctors of chiropractic nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month this October with the theme “Relieve, Restore, Resume,” bringing attention to chronic pain and the benefits of non-drug pain management.

Released: 19-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
A Physical Therapist's Top Tips to Keep Older Adults Safe from Falls
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

UNLV professor Jennifer Nash shares insights on why fall prevention is so important to maintaining health as we age.

Newswise: RUDN University Dentists Taught Tomograph to Help Paleontologists
Released: 19-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
RUDN University Dentists Taught Tomograph to Help Paleontologists
Scientific Project Lomonosov

RUDN University dentists showed how tomography, microfocus or medical, will help archaeologists and paleontologists in taxonomic and evolutionary studies. To do this, they developed a program that details and accurately determines the thickness of the enamel of fossil teeth.

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Newswise: Ohio State researchers publish national guidelines for ALS genetic testing, counseling
Released: 14-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Ohio State researchers publish national guidelines for ALS genetic testing, counseling
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and led the creation of evidence-based consensus guidelines for genetic testing and counseling for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease that affects the cells in the brain and spine.

Newswise: Spine Surgery Innovator and Leader Joins Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics
Released: 11-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Spine Surgery Innovator and Leader Joins Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics
Cedars-Sinai

Joseph H. Schwab, MD, MS, an internationally recognized leader in the diagnosis and treatment of complex orthopaedic and spinal oncology conditions, has joined Cedars-Sinai as the new director of Spine Oncology for Orthopaedic Surgery and the director of the Center for Surgical Technology and AI Research.

Released: 6-Sep-2023 1:00 PM EDT
Common blood pressure medications linked to lower risk of total knee replacement
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Among patients with knee pain, those who take a widely used class of blood pressure-lowering medications called beta-blockers appear to have a lower risk of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for the treatment of advanced osteoarthritis (OA), suggests a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Newswise: Bone healing research shows promise in treating malignant cancers
Released: 5-Sep-2023 9:55 AM EDT
Bone healing research shows promise in treating malignant cancers
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Wits Bone Research Lab the only unit of its kind to show that a bone-forming protein can block growth of human squamous cell

Released: 5-Sep-2023 6:05 AM EDT
New home-based rehab program for military, veterans helps treat common muscle injuries
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)

Musculoskeletal injuries – like low back and knee pain – account for the most lost duty days in the military and are one the main reasons service members and veterans seek medical care.

Released: 25-Aug-2023 1:30 PM EDT
Is hip replacement safe for people in their 90s? Risks depend on patients' health as well as age
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Potentially modifiable comorbid conditions and complications have a major impact on the risks of total hip arthroplasty (THA) for people in their nineties, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

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Released: 25-Aug-2023 8:10 AM EDT
VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Mount Sinai Hosting the Medical Team for the U.S. Tennis Open
Newswise

Doctors from Mount Sinai Hospital will discuss gender disparities and sports medicine ahead of The US Open Tennis Championships.

Newswise: Space travel depletes red blood cells and bone, but bone marrow fat may come to the rescue
Released: 21-Aug-2023 2:40 PM EDT
Space travel depletes red blood cells and bone, but bone marrow fat may come to the rescue
Ottawa Hospital

A study of 14 astronauts suggests that while space travel depletes red blood cells and bone, the body can eventually replenish them back on Earth with the help of fat stored in the bone marrow.

Released: 18-Aug-2023 3:55 PM EDT
Increasing legumes and reducing red meat is safe for bone health and protein intake
University of Helsinki

A study conducted at the University of Helsinki demonstrated that the partial substitution of red and processed meat with pea- and faba bean–based food products ensured sufficient intake of amino acids in the diet and did not negatively affect bone metabolism.

Newswise: Cleveland Clinic London Patient Receives London’s First Total Knee Replacement Surgery Assisted by Augmented Reality
Released: 17-Aug-2023 11:25 AM EDT
Cleveland Clinic London Patient Receives London’s First Total Knee Replacement Surgery Assisted by Augmented Reality
Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic London is the first hospital in London to successfully perform a total knee replacement procedure with the assistance of an augmented reality-based surgical platform that was designed with artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Released: 16-Aug-2023 12:30 PM EDT
OpçõEs De Tratamento Para Escoliose
Mayo Clinic

A escoliose é uma curvatura lateral da coluna vertebral que pode ocorrer em aproximadamente 1 em 300 crianças. Em crianças em desenvolvimento, o tamanho das curvaturas pode aumentar rapidamente, principalmente durante a adolescência.

Released: 16-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
تنبيه من خبير: خيارات علاج الجنف
Mayo Clinic

الجنف هو انحناء العمود الفقري من جهة إلى جهة، والذي قد يصيب طفل واحد من كل 300 طفل. يمكن أن يزداد حجم الإنحناءات أثناء نمو الأطفال، خاصةً خلال فترة المراهقة وهي الفترة التي تشهد حدوث طفرات النمو.

Released: 16-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Opciones De Tratamiento De La Escoliosis
Mayo Clinic

La escoliosis es una curvatura de lado a lado de la columna vertebral que puede presentarse en aproximadamente 1 de cada 300 niños. En los niños en crecimiento, las curvaturas pueden aumentar rápidamente de tamaño, en especial durante el estirón de la adolescencia.

Newswise: Student doctors travel to Cambodia, gain new perspective on rural medicine
Released: 15-Aug-2023 11:45 AM EDT
Student doctors travel to Cambodia, gain new perspective on rural medicine
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

This summer seven student doctors from PCOM South Georgia traveled to rural areas of Cambodia. The experience gave them a new appreciation for medicine in the US and great respect for the determination and resourcefulness of the physicians and other healthcare workers they met.

   
Newswise: Dr. Gregory Gasbarro and Dr. Clayton Alexander of The Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center at Mercy are Featured Guests for the August 2023 edition of “Medoscopy”
Released: 10-Aug-2023 9:25 AM EDT
Dr. Gregory Gasbarro and Dr. Clayton Alexander of The Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center at Mercy are Featured Guests for the August 2023 edition of “Medoscopy”
Mercy Medical Center

Gregory V. Gasbarro, M.D. and Clayton Alexander, M.D., board certified and Fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons with The Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center at Mercy are the featured guests on Mercy Medical Center’s monthly talk show, “Medoscopy,” airing Wednesday and Thursday, August 23rd and 24th at 5:30 p.m. EST (www.facebook.com/MercyMedicalCenter).

Released: 9-Aug-2023 1:00 PM EDT
Loss of a particular protein causes growth defects in mice and humans
Wiley

Through next-generation sequencing, investigators have identified a mutation in the TMCO3 gene in two sisters with short stature.

   
Released: 7-Aug-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Mineralization of bone matrix regulates tumor cell growth
Cornell University

Tumor cells are known to be fickle sleeper agents, often lying dormant in distant tissues for years before reactivating and forming metastasis. Numerous factors have been studied to understand why the activation occurs, from cells and molecules to other components in the so-called tissue microenvironment.

   
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Released: 7-Aug-2023 9:45 AM EDT
A balancing act: Engineers combine wearable sensors and training to help reduce trip-induced falls
Virginia Tech

The sounds of Jon Passic’s footsteps inside the Occupational Ergonomics and Biomechanics Lab in Whittemore Hall were barely discernible over Elton John’s “Bennie and the Jets” blaring from a small speaker. Passic, who wore a fall protection harness connected to an overhead support system, paced back and forth on the lab’s testing walkway.

   
Newswise: Advances in Physical Therapy Offer Unexpected Paths to Recovery
Released: 4-Aug-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Advances in Physical Therapy Offer Unexpected Paths to Recovery
LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health Physical Therapy and NovaCare Rehabilitation collaborate in providing transformative physical therapy to patients.

Newswise: Get Off on the Right Foot: Advice When Buying Back-to-School Shoes for Kids
Released: 4-Aug-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Get Off on the Right Foot: Advice When Buying Back-to-School Shoes for Kids
Hospital for Special Surgery

If the back-to-school shopping list includes a new pair of sneakers, it’s important to choose a shoe with good support that fits well, say pediatric orthopedic surgeons at HSS. They provide tips on what to look for when buying new shoes for young people. Hint: they don't have to cost a lot.

Newswise: Ear today, gone tomorrow? A new discovery in a cause of inner-ear bone loss
Released: 3-Aug-2023 5:10 PM EDT
Ear today, gone tomorrow? A new discovery in a cause of inner-ear bone loss
Osaka University

Chronic inflammation of the middle ear can cause several problems and complications that can affect a person’s hearing and balance.

Newswise: New Insights into Heterotopic Ossification: Progenitor Cells Play a Key Role in Aberrant Bone Formation
Released: 1-Aug-2023 12:40 PM EDT
New Insights into Heterotopic Ossification: Progenitor Cells Play a Key Role in Aberrant Bone Formation
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Heterotopic ossification (HO), a pathological condition characterized by abnormal bone formation in soft tissues, can result from traumatic injuries like fractures and surgeries such as hip arthroplasty. The underlying cellular mechanisms and specific cell phenotypes driving this process remain poorly understood due to the complex heterogeneity of the involved progenitor cells.

Newswise: AAOS Releases New Guidance to Elevate and Simplify Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Practice
Released: 1-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
AAOS Releases New Guidance to Elevate and Simplify Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Practice
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are utilized to improve and assess the quality of care provided by orthopaedic surgeons to their patients. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recognizes the significance of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in treatment plans and value analyses. To facilitate the effective implementation of PROMs in orthopaedics, the AAOS has developed a portfolio of tools and resources as part of its "PROMs in Practice" initiative.

Newswise: Mercy Medical Center Recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2023-2024” Edition
Released: 1-Aug-2023 10:15 AM EDT
Mercy Medical Center Recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2023-2024” Edition
Mercy Medical Center

Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” rankings for 2023-2024.

Newswise: Tunable “Affibodies” Offer a New Approach to Healing Bone Fractures
Released: 1-Aug-2023 1:05 AM EDT
Tunable “Affibodies” Offer a New Approach to Healing Bone Fractures
University of Oregon

University of Oregon researchers have developed a system to get that protein to the site of injury and release it gradually over time.

   
Released: 28-Jul-2023 3:05 PM EDT
USA Women’s National Team Pursues Third Consecutive Championship in World Cup, Despite Some Players Sitting Out With Injuries, Experts Available To Discuss Why Women Are More Prone To ACL Injuries Especially In Soccer
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health orthopedic experts available to discuss ACL injuries, prevention, recovery and new procedures to treat the injury that is common in female athletes including in this World Cup

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Released: 27-Jul-2023 1:05 PM EDT
3D Metallic Rib Implants From Spain Give Teenage Cancer Patient a Second Chance
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Her ribs needed to be removed. Her care team searched far and wide and found the best possible treatment.

Released: 26-Jul-2023 11:30 AM EDT
Mount Sinai Researchers Uncover How Mammary Glands Control Overall Energy Balance and Fat Metabolism
Mount Sinai Health System

An Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai study sheds light on the intricate interplay between mammary adipose (fat) tissue and breast health, and offers exciting possibilities for understanding breast development, lactation, cancer, and obesity and related metabolic disorders.

Newswise: HIV patients can safely undergo hip replacement, study finds
Released: 26-Jul-2023 10:45 AM EDT
HIV patients can safely undergo hip replacement, study finds
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Hip replacement surgery is safe for patients living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found.

Released: 26-Jul-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Você está pronto para correr? Esteja atento aos sinais de treinamento exagerado
Mayo Clinic

Estamos cercados por sinais de alerta nas estradas, no trabalho e nas embalagens de produtos e equipamentos. Seu corpo também envia sinais de alerta. À medida que a data da corrida se aproxima, se esforçar ao máximo em seu treinamento é tentador. Isso faz com que esse seja um excelente momento para observar os sinais de alerta de um treinamento exagerado.

Released: 26-Jul-2023 6:00 AM EDT
¿Está listo para correr? Tome conciencia de las señales del entrenamiento excesivo
Mayo Clinic

Nos rodean las señales de advertencia en los caminos, en el trabajo y en los paquetes y equipamiento. El cuerpo también envía señales. A medida que se acerca la fecha de la carrera, se vuelve tentador redoblar los esfuerzos de entrenamiento. Lo que se convierte en el período principal para buscar señales de advertencia del exceso de entrenamiento.

Released: 26-Jul-2023 5:00 AM EDT
تنبيه من خبير: هل أنت جاهز لسباق الجري؟ انتبه لعلامات الإفراط في التدريب
Mayo Clinic

نحن محاطون بعلامات تحذيرية في كل مكان، حيث نجدها على الطريق، وفي العمل، وعلى العبوات والمعدات، كما يبعث لنا جسمنا أيضًا بعلامات تحذيرية. ومع اقتراب موعد السباق، يكون لديك حافزًا كبيرًا لوضع كل جهدك في التدريب. ويكون ذلك هو ذروة الوقت الذي يجب فيه الانتباه للعلامات التحذيرية التي تشير إلى الإفراط في التدريب.

Newswise: The Barbie feet challenge isn’t worth your Ken-ergy
Released: 25-Jul-2023 2:35 PM EDT
The Barbie feet challenge isn’t worth your Ken-ergy
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A social media trend inspired by the new film can cause pain and injuries if done for too long

Released: 25-Jul-2023 1:25 PM EDT
Knees up! Computational modeling could improve knee implant alignment
Texas A&M University

A Texas A&M University doctoral student has collaborated with an innovative surgical navigation and robotics company on motion capture research that can potentially improve implant alignment during knee replacement surgeries.

   


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