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Limited range of motion may predict future Little League Shoulder injury

As cases of Little League Shoulder occur more frequently, the need for additional information about the causes and outcomes of the condition has become clear. Researchers presenting at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting today shared new data identifying associated risk factors, common treatment options and return to play.

11 Jul 2014

New data shows increased risk for additional knee injuries when treatment is delayed

Young patients who wait for ACL surgery may be at increased risk for secondary knee injuries, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting.

10 Jul 2014

Study highlights success rate of return to play following shoulder stabilization surgery

Shoulder instability is a common injury in football players but the rate of return to play has not been regularly determined following surgery.

10 Jul 2014

Baptist Health, AFC partner to improve patient outcomes throughout Central Alabama

Today, Baptist Health and American Family Care announced that they have partnered to provide primary and urgent care services throughout Central Alabama.

9 Jul 2014

Doctors offer new minimally invasive system to treat patients with narrowed, failing aortic heart

Doctors at the Orlando Health Heart Institute are offering a new minimally invasive system to treat patients with narrowed, failing aortic heart valves who are considered to be at high risk to undergo surgery. Orlando Health is the only hospital in Orlando currently offering the Medtronic CoreValve® System.

From Medtronic 8 Jul 2014

Student's award winning research may help improve sportswear design

A Loughborough University PhD student's award winning research into the body's sensitivity to skin wetness could influence the design of a major international retailer's sports clothing.

27 Jun 2014

Study explores prevalence of chronic brain damage in retired NFL players

A study published online today in Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach provides a different take on previous information regarding the prevalence of chronic brain damage in retired NFL players.

26 Jun 2014

Energy balance: A viable public health solution to address obesity epidemic

A majority of Americans are overweight or obese, a factor in the rapid rise in common diseases like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure and more. According to a paper published collaboratively in this month's issues of the official journals of both the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, energy balance is a viable public health solution to address the obesity epidemic.

26 Jun 2014

Required dose of saline solutions can prevent common injuries in football players

Some of the most common injuries in football players are violent joint sprains and muscle strains in the legs, which are sometimes caused by anxiety and fatigue accumulated after several games in a few weeks.

25 Jun 2014

HIV infection emerges among PWID in the Middle East and North Africa

HIV epidemics are emerging among people who inject drugs in several countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Though HIV infection levels were historically very low in the Middle East and North Africa, substantial levels of HIV transmission and emerging HIV epidemics have been documented among people who inject drugs in at least one-third of the countries of this region, according to findings published today in PLOS Medicine.

20 Jun 2014

UCF College of Nursing interim dean receives NIH grant to improve care for critically-ill patients

More than one hospital television drama has played out an emergency room scene where a patient has to be "tubed" to re-establish breathing.

11 Jun 2014

Painless wearable microneedle device can analyze electrolyte levels on the spot

Patients trying to navigate today's complex medical system with its costly laboratory analyses might prefer a pain-free home diagnostic device, worn on the wrist, that can analyze, continuously record and immediately remedy low electrolyte levels.

4 Jun 2014

Coordinated Health announces inaugural Athlete of the Year, awards college scholarship

Coordinated Health — the popular specialized hospital network — in partnership with The Morning Call, this evening named Catasauqua High School quarterback Zack Bradley the inaugural Coordinated Health Athlete of the Year.

4 Jun 2014

Quality of exercise and diet regimen matters more than quantity

If your goal is to lose weight and maintain optimal health and fitness, the quality of your exercise and diet regimen matters more than the quantity, says Skidmore College exercise scientist Paul Arciero.

31 May 2014

Research report on sports nutrition market in Europe

Sports Nutrition Market in Europe 2014-2018 has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts.

31 May 2014

AMSSM's experts participate in White House Healthy Kids & Safe Sports Concussion Summit

The lead author of the widely-recognized AMSSM Position Statement Concussion in Sport that has become the standard of care resource for sports medicine physicians caring for concussion, Kim Harmon, MD, is representing the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine at the White House Healthy Kids & Safe Sports Concussion Summit today (Thursday, May 29) in Washington, D.C. along with AMSSM President Chris Madden, MD and Executive Director Jim Griffith, MBA, CAE.

30 May 2014

Physicians and scientists to discuss health, fitness and well-being at ACSM Annual Meeting

The 61st ACSM Annual Meeting brings more than 6,000 physicians, scientists, educators, students and others to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, May 27-31.

30 May 2014

UCLA’s BrainSPORT Program earns $10M to research, treat sport concussions in youth

Philanthropist Steve Tisch, co-owner of the New York Giants and an Academy Award-winning film producer, has pledged $10 million to the department of neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA for the BrainSPORT Program, which has been renamed the UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program.

30 May 2014

Active Implants receives IDE approval to conduct NUsurface Meniscus Implant trial for knee osteoarthritis

Active Implants, the technology leader in cushion-bearing orthopedics for treatment of osteoarthritis, today announced it has received Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval to conduct a pivotal clinical trial of the NUsurface® Meniscus Implant in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

30 May 2014

Swim times are significantly faster when swimmers recover with chocolate milk

Grabbing chocolate milk after a hard swim could give swimmers a performance edge, according to new research presented at one of the nation's top sports medicine conferences - the American College of Sports Medicine's annual conference.

30 May 2014

Sports Medicine News and Research

Limited range of motion may predict future Little League Shoulder injury

New data shows increased risk for additional knee injuries when treatment is delayed

Study highlights success rate of return to play following shoulder stabilization surgery

Baptist Health, AFC partner to improve patient outcomes throughout Central Alabama

Doctors offer new minimally invasive system to treat patients with narrowed, failing aortic heart

Student's award winning research may help improve sportswear design

Study explores prevalence of chronic brain damage in retired NFL players

Energy balance: A viable public health solution to address obesity epidemic

Required dose of saline solutions can prevent common injuries in football players

HIV infection emerges among PWID in the Middle East and North Africa

UCF College of Nursing interim dean receives NIH grant to improve care for critically-ill patients

Painless wearable microneedle device can analyze electrolyte levels on the spot

Coordinated Health announces inaugural Athlete of the Year, awards college scholarship

Quality of exercise and diet regimen matters more than quantity

Research report on sports nutrition market in Europe

AMSSM's experts participate in White House Healthy Kids & Safe Sports Concussion Summit

Physicians and scientists to discuss health, fitness and well-being at ACSM Annual Meeting

UCLA’s BrainSPORT Program earns $10M to research, treat sport concussions in youth

Active Implants receives IDE approval to conduct NUsurface Meniscus Implant trial for knee osteoarthritis

Swim times are significantly faster when swimmers recover with chocolate milk

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