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COVID-19 associated with increased risk of developing various autoimmune diseases and risk could be attenuated by vaccination

COVID-19 can increase the risk of various autoimmune diseases; however, this risk appears to be mitigated by vaccination against COVID-19.

21 Aug 2023

Cleveland Clinic London performs first augmented reality-assisted total knee replacement

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.

18 Aug 2023

$Study suggests Vitamin D prescription lowers hip fracture incidence$

Study suggests Vitamin D prescription lowers hip fracture incidence

Researchers examined the relationship between vitamin D supplementation and osteoporosis-related fracture incidence.

14 Aug 2023

New method to repair labrum tears could speed recovery

Tears to the glenoid labrum-;cartilage tissue that lines the shoulder where the arm joins-;can be repaired with arthroscopic surgery, which significantly weakens the joint and involves a lengthy recovery.

11 Aug 2023

The role of estrogen in osteoarthritis and lower back pain

Researchers review existing evidence on the association between estrogen, osteoarthritis, and lower back pain.

10 Aug 2023

Exploring molecular mechanisms and genetic dysregulation in aging and age-associated diseases

Researchers review existing data on the molecular basis of senescence and neurodegeneration in age-related brain diseases.

10 Aug 2023

The personal, occupational, and psychological factors associated with the development of neck pain

The occupational, psychological, and personal factors related to neck pain among college students.

10 Aug 2023

Mice lacking TMCO3 gene have shortened bones

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

9 Aug 2023

Medical grade adhesives for medical device manufacturing

In this interview, Master Bond describes the features and benefits of medical grade adhesives for medical device manufacturing.

From Master Bond Inc. 8 Aug 2023

Virtual reality-based exercises found to reduce depression and anxiety among individuals treated with hemodialysis

Researchers determined the association between regular physical exercise based on virtual reality (VR) and the development of depression.

3 Aug 2023

Study reveals key mechanism linking obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease

Researchers have found that people with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased cardiovascular risk due to reduced blood oxygen levels, largely explained by interrupted breathing.

26 Jul 2023

Study identifies specific genetic variants that affect the skeletal form and ties a major evolutionary facet of human anatomical change to pathogenesis

Researchers evaluate imaging information and characterize skeletal proportions to assess the genetic root of these traits and their connections to each other.

26 Jul 2023

New AI-based system aims to facilitate the rehabilitation process for stroke patients

Statistics indicate that globally 1 in 4 adults over the age of 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime. One of the most serious consequences of this disease is disability.

24 Jul 2023

AI-powered study pinpoints genes that shape bones

Using artificial intelligence to analyze tens of thousands of X-ray images and genetic sequences, researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and New York Genome Center have been able to pinpoint the genes that shape our skeletons, from the width of our shoulders to the length of our legs.

20 Jul 2023

$Novel system for fixing bone fractures approved by FDA$

Novel system for fixing bone fractures approved by FDA

A new system for fixing bone fractures, called the Bone Bolt System, has been approved for market by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the University of Utah Orthopaedic Innovation Center (OIC), Department of Orthopaedics and Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine announced on July 20, 2023.

20 Jul 2023

Research illuminates the genetic basis of human skeletal proportions

Combining data from full-body x-ray images and associated genomic data from more than 30,000 UK Biobank participants, researchers have helped illuminate the genetic basis of human skeletal proportions.

20 Jul 2023

New EULAR points-to-consider can help identify people at risk of psoriatic arthritis

The transition from psoriasis to PsA - and the early diagnosis of PsA - is of considerable scientific and clinical interest. People typically have psoriatic skin disease for a decade or more before they begin to experience the joint involvement of PsA.

17 Jul 2023

Study describes the scope and integration of music therapy program within UH medical centers

A new study from University Hospitals (UH) Connor Whole Health describes the scope and integration of their music therapy program within10 UH medical centers.

14 Jul 2023

$Significant variations in healthcare spending and care delivery found across NHS hospitals following hip fracture$

Significant variations in healthcare spending and care delivery found across NHS hospitals following hip fracture

There are significant variations in healthcare spending and care delivery across NHS hospitals in England and Wales following hip fracture, a new study aimed at understanding how hospital care impacts patients' outcomes and costs has revealed.

10 Jul 2023

New clinical trial seeks a regenerative pharmaceutical solution for meniscal tears

With support from Amplicore, a University of Cincinnati spinoff biopharmaceutical company, researchers at UC have begun a Department of Defense-funded clinical trial that seeks a regenerative pharmaceutical solution for meniscal tears.

10 Jul 2023

Musculoskeletal News and Research

COVID-19 associated with increased risk of developing various autoimmune diseases and risk could be attenuated by vaccination

Cleveland Clinic London performs first augmented reality-assisted total knee replacement

Study suggests Vitamin D prescription lowers hip fracture incidence

New method to repair labrum tears could speed recovery

The role of estrogen in osteoarthritis and lower back pain

Exploring molecular mechanisms and genetic dysregulation in aging and age-associated diseases

The personal, occupational, and psychological factors associated with the development of neck pain

Mice lacking TMCO3 gene have shortened bones

Medical grade adhesives for medical device manufacturing

Virtual reality-based exercises found to reduce depression and anxiety among individuals treated with hemodialysis

Study reveals key mechanism linking obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease

Study identifies specific genetic variants that affect the skeletal form and ties a major evolutionary facet of human anatomical change to pathogenesis

New AI-based system aims to facilitate the rehabilitation process for stroke patients

AI-powered study pinpoints genes that shape bones

Novel system for fixing bone fractures approved by FDA

Research illuminates the genetic basis of human skeletal proportions

New EULAR points-to-consider can help identify people at risk of psoriatic arthritis

Study describes the scope and integration of music therapy program within UH medical centers

Significant variations in healthcare spending and care delivery found across NHS hospitals following hip fracture

New clinical trial seeks a regenerative pharmaceutical solution for meniscal tears

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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