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UB researchers develop new tool to assess the presence and severity of sarcopenia

Sarcopenia is a degenerative disease characterized by a pathological decrease in muscle strength that particularly affects older people.

13 Mar 2023

Gender inequalities in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease

Treatments for peripheral artery disease (PAD) were largely developed in men and are less effective in women, according to a review published today in European Heart Journal – Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

8 Mar 2023

Intraoperative 3D imaging more effective in confirming the accuracy of pedicle screw placement during spine surgery

A study at Hospital for Special Surgery found that intraoperative three-dimensional (3D) imaging was superior to two-dimensional radiographs in confirming the accuracy of pedicle screw placement during spine surgery.

7 Mar 2023

Virtual or in person: Which kind of doctor’s visit is better, and when it matters

When the covid-19 pandemic swept the country in early 2020 and emptied doctors' offices nationwide, telemedicine was suddenly thrust into the spotlight. Patients and their physicians turned to virtual visits by video or phone rather than risk meeting face-to-face.

6 Mar 2023

Studying gut bacteria's role in muscle regeneration and recover

In a surprising discovery, Harvard Medical School researchers have found that a class of regulatory T cells (Tregs) made in the gut play a role in repairing injured muscles and mending damaged livers.

2 Mar 2023

New numerical model reveals degeneration mechanisms in mechanically loaded and inflamed cartilage

Understanding how the knee joint environment affects cartilage cells is crucial for joint health. Knowledge of cell-driven cartilage degeneration mechanisms can support the development of effective pharmaceutical interventions for osteoarthritis.

1 Mar 2023

COVID-19 increases risk of developing chronic diseases

Researchers determine the correlation between severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection, age, and new onset of chronic or worsening of pre-existing conditions.

28 Feb 2023

Effects of nanoparticles on gouty arthritis in animal models of gout

Researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the effects of nanoparticles on gouty arthritis using animal models.

23 Feb 2023

Toxic protein may be the cause of muscular dystrophy and arhinia

Balancing care responsibilities with paid work provides working caregivers with emotional benefits

19 Feb 2023

Proposal to scrap England’s long term plan for cancer could cost lives, experts warn

The UK government's proposal to roll England's long term plan for cancer into one strategy covering all major conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, dementia, mental health conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders is "a catastrophic decision that will cost lives," warn experts in The BMJ today.

17 Feb 2023

Fibromyalgia may occur post-COVID

Researchers investigate the incidence of fibromyalgia among individuals hospitalized due to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

14 Feb 2023

Similar autoantibody profiles in long COVID and fully recovered individuals

Researchers evaluate autoreactive antibody profiles after SARS-CoV-2 infection.

13 Feb 2023

Fear and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic associated with new alcohol use disorder diagnoses

Researchers explored the association between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections and new diagnoses of alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the two years since the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

13 Feb 2023

Ultrasoft material for the development of on-skin, wearable bioelectronic devices

With cancer, diabetes and heart disease among the leading causes of disability and death in the United States, imagine a long-term, in-home monitoring solution that could detect these chronic diseases early and lead to timely interventions.

8 Feb 2023

A protocol to review the impact of COVID-19 on individuals with fibromyalgia

A protocol for the systematic review of previous publications to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with fibromyalgia.

3 Feb 2023

Age-related accumulation of abdominal fat associated with lower muscle density

A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that age-related accumulation of abdominal fat is associated with lower muscle density.

3 Feb 2023

Low-grade inflammation may cause early vascular damage and atherosclerosis in adolescents

Early vascular damage and atherosclerosis in adolescents may be caused by low-grade inflammation, a paper published in the Journal of Applied Physiology concludes.

3 Feb 2023

What are the existing support models for caregivers and patients with long COVID?

Researchers presented existing data on support models for the post-COVID-19 condition or long COVID patients and their caretakers.

3 Feb 2023

Fastest diagnostic 3T MRI offers greater accuracy and a superior image

Mercy Medical Center has acquired the Philips Ingenia Elition 3T MRI, the fastest diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging technology available.

2 Feb 2023

Some antidepressants may be effective in treating chronic pain, but others lack effectiveness

New research has found some antidepressants may be effective in treating certain chronic pain conditions, but others lack convincing evidence on their effectiveness.

1 Feb 2023

Musculoskeletal News and Research

UB researchers develop new tool to assess the presence and severity of sarcopenia

Gender inequalities in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease

Intraoperative 3D imaging more effective in confirming the accuracy of pedicle screw placement during spine surgery

Virtual or in person: Which kind of doctor’s visit is better, and when it matters

Studying gut bacteria's role in muscle regeneration and recover

New numerical model reveals degeneration mechanisms in mechanically loaded and inflamed cartilage

COVID-19 increases risk of developing chronic diseases

Effects of nanoparticles on gouty arthritis in animal models of gout

Toxic protein may be the cause of muscular dystrophy and arhinia

Proposal to scrap England’s long term plan for cancer could cost lives, experts warn

Fibromyalgia may occur post-COVID

Similar autoantibody profiles in long COVID and fully recovered individuals

Fear and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic associated with new alcohol use disorder diagnoses

Ultrasoft material for the development of on-skin, wearable bioelectronic devices

A protocol to review the impact of COVID-19 on individuals with fibromyalgia

Age-related accumulation of abdominal fat associated with lower muscle density

Low-grade inflammation may cause early vascular damage and atherosclerosis in adolescents

What are the existing support models for caregivers and patients with long COVID?

Fastest diagnostic 3T MRI offers greater accuracy and a superior image

Some antidepressants may be effective in treating chronic pain, but others lack effectiveness

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