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Study shows patients with avascular necrosis have turned to stem cell therapy for aid

Stem cells have long been touted as the next big thing. Well just maybe, it is here. According to Dr. Dennis Lox, some patients with a disorder of the bone called avascular necrosis (AVN), have turned to stem cell therapy for aid.

15 Jun 2013

Study seeks answers for why youth baseball pitching injuries continue to rise despite pitching limits

After three years of research, a multicenter, national research study led by Beaumont orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Joseph Guettler, M.D., may have some answers as to why youth baseball pitching injuries continue to rise despite the implementation of nationally recommended pitching limits.

15 Jun 2013

Anatomy of a Hospital: New book chronicles history of nation's oldest hospital for orthopedics

With 537 pages and 150 photographs, "Anatomy of a Hospital" chronicles the history of the nation's oldest hospital for orthopedics, from its beginnings in a doctor's home to help destitute children with disabilities to the premier hospital it has become today.

15 Jun 2013

Aarhus University study reveals that ordinary neutral running shoes function well for new runners

If you are healthy and plan to start running for the first time, it is perfectly all right to put on a pair of completely ordinary 'neutral' running shoes without any special support. Even though your feet overpronate when you run - i.e. roll inwards.

15 Jun 2013

New drug target may prevent consequences of ACL tear in athletes

Striking the likes of Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose, L.A. Lakers' Kobe Bryant and Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez, tears in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are one of the most rampant and serious knee injuries among athletes.

14 Jun 2013

Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland retains NIH ranking as 10th for research grants

Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland is ranked 10th in the nation for research grants from the National Institutes of Health to children's hospitals. In 2012, Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland received more than $15 million in awards from the NIH for 25 separate research grants - a 20.4 percent increase in funding compared to 2011.

11 Jun 2013

Use of child safety restraint systems decrease mortality rates during motor vehicle crashes

Supplemental child restraints should be used by all children through age 8. When appropriate child safety restraint systems-based on a child's age and weight-are in use during motor vehicle crashes, the rates of mortality and serious injury significantly decrease. Most parents don't know that their older children-ages 4 to 8-should use additional measures to protect them from serious injury or death in case of a crash.

7 Jun 2013

Study shows only few junior athletes have seen success as senior athletes

An Indiana University study that compared the performance of elite track and field athletes younger than 20 and those 20 and older found that only a minority of the star junior athletes saw similar success as senior athletes.

3 Jun 2013

Study examines physical activity versus structured exercise people experience during the day

Indiana University researchers found that a simple program that uses pedometers to monitor how much people move throughout the day was effective at increasing physical activity, decreasing sitting time, a particular problem for office workers, and helping participants drop some pounds.

31 May 2013

Mayo Clinic expands sports medicine practice

Mayo Clinic today announced an expansion to its sports medicine practice to meet the growing regional, national and international demand for its expertise.

29 May 2013

Unique omega-3 supplement improves lung function, reduces airway inflammation in asthmatics

An Indiana University study has found that a unique omega-3 supplement derived from the New Zealand green-lipped mussel significantly improved lung function and reduced airway inflammation in asthmatics who experience exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, also called exercise-induced asthma.

29 May 2013

Researchers analyse attitudes, beliefs and knowledge about doping of elite athletes

Most elite athletes consider doping substances "are effective" in improving performance, while recognising that they constitute cheating, can endanger health and entail the obvious risk of sanction.

22 May 2013

New study finds link between AAS use and mental health

There is a link between use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and reduced mental health later in life. This is the main conclusion of a new study on elite male strength athletes that researchers from the University of Gothenburg recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

21 May 2013

Small diameter dual-thread suture anchor and new PTRC repair system launched by Mitek Sports Medicine

Mitek Sports Medicine, a leading orthopaedics sports medicine company, announced the launch of the HEALIX™ 3.4mm Suture Anchor, the company's smallest dual-thread suture anchor for rotator cuff repair, and the launch of a new double-loaded minimally invasive partial thickness rotator cuff (PTRC) repair system, as part of its HEALIX TRANSTENDTM Implant System.

9 May 2013

Hospital for Special Surgery signs agreement with Brazilian healthcare organization

Clinical pathways and quality initiatives leading to world class outcomes are the foundation of a far-reaching agreement between New York-based Hospital for Special Surgery, the recognized leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and related specialties, and Amil Par, the largest managed healthcare organization in Brazil, on behalf of Hospitalys Ortopedia, its newly opened orthopedic center in Rio de Janeiro.

7 May 2013

Dennis Herrera applauds FDA for addressing health risks posed by highly caffeinated energy drinks

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration earlier today announced that it has launched a formal investigation into the safety of added caffeine in food products—noting "particularly its effects on children and adolescents"—in response to an unfortunate growing trend in which beverage and food manufacturers are adding caffeine to their products.

5 May 2013

SAGE announces launch of new international open access journal of sports medicine

SAGE today announces the launch of a new international open access journal, the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. This journal was developed by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine in collaboration with professional sports medicine organizations from around the world as a global, peer-reviewed open access journal that will publish content for both researchers and practitioners studying orthopeadic sports medicine, arthroscopy, and knee arthroplasty.

5 May 2013

Warm-up can prevent ACL injuries in military cadets

Anthony Beutler, MD, Associate Professor at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD, presented, "Can a 10-minute injury prevention program decrease injuries in military cadets? A JUMP-ACL study" today at the 22nd Annual Meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in San Diego, CA

25 Apr 2013

Warning over US neurologist shortage

Neurologists are urging the US Congress to undertake policy changes that will encourage more medical residents to specialize in neurology to ensure patient access to care.

25 Apr 2013

Study finds link between 2 genetic markers and post-concussion neurocognitive function

A new study presented last week is coming one step closer to finding out whether or not an athlete's genetic makeup determines the severity of post-concussive brain function.

25 Apr 2013

Sports Medicine News and Research

Study shows patients with avascular necrosis have turned to stem cell therapy for aid

Study seeks answers for why youth baseball pitching injuries continue to rise despite pitching limits

Anatomy of a Hospital: New book chronicles history of nation's oldest hospital for orthopedics

Aarhus University study reveals that ordinary neutral running shoes function well for new runners

New drug target may prevent consequences of ACL tear in athletes

Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland retains NIH ranking as 10th for research grants

Use of child safety restraint systems decrease mortality rates during motor vehicle crashes

Study shows only few junior athletes have seen success as senior athletes

Study examines physical activity versus structured exercise people experience during the day

Mayo Clinic expands sports medicine practice

Unique omega-3 supplement improves lung function, reduces airway inflammation in asthmatics

Researchers analyse attitudes, beliefs and knowledge about doping of elite athletes

New study finds link between AAS use and mental health

Small diameter dual-thread suture anchor and new PTRC repair system launched by Mitek Sports Medicine

Hospital for Special Surgery signs agreement with Brazilian healthcare organization

Dennis Herrera applauds FDA for addressing health risks posed by highly caffeinated energy drinks

SAGE announces launch of new international open access journal of sports medicine

Warm-up can prevent ACL injuries in military cadets

Warning over US neurologist shortage

Study finds link between 2 genetic markers and post-concussion neurocognitive function

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