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Smokers at increased risk of septic reoperation after joint replacement surgery, study finds

For patients undergoing total hip or knee replacement, smoking is associated with an increased risk of infectious (septic) complications requiring repeat surgery, reports a study in the February 15 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

16 Feb 2017

New Doppler sound digital library could save lives of people with precursors to cardiovascular disease

HANDHELD devices can scan the lower limbs of a patient and "listen" to the blood flow, providing vital early indication of problems that could lead to strokes or heart attacks.

15 Feb 2017

CU Boulder scientists develop brain-based model to predict pain using variables beyond sensory input

Pain is a signal of actual or potential damage to the body, so it is natural to think of it as a localized sensation: knee pain in the knee, back pain in the back and so on.

14 Feb 2017

Neuromuscular changes following concussion may contribute to increased injury risk in athletes

Despite being cleared to return to play following a concussion, research has suggested that athletes may be at a greater risk for other kinds of injuries - namely, those affecting the lower extremities.

14 Feb 2017

UTA researchers use novel technique to provide additional insight into heart failure

Using a novel noninvasive technique, a team of researchers led by a professor at the University of Texas Arlington's College of Nursing and Health Innovation has been able to measure oxygen consumption in the legs of heart failure patients, providing additional insight into this syndrome.

8 Feb 2017

Quadricep strength, speed of force production linked to physical function in knee OA patients

Quadricep strength and speed of force production both affect physical functioning in people with, or at risk for, knee osteoarthritis, according to research presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.

7 Feb 2017

Brain computer interface holds potential to improve daily lives of people with prosthetic limbs

The use of brain computer interface has the potential to improve the daily lives of people with prosthetic limbs, according to research presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.

7 Feb 2017

Avoiding post-operative surgical precautions may lead to better inpatient rehabilitation outcomes

Avoiding the typical post-surgical precautions after hip replacement surgery — such as avoiding bending the hip past 90 degrees, turning the knee or foot inward and crossing the leg past the middle of the body — may lead to shorter inpatient rehabilitation time and faster overall recovery, according to research presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.

7 Feb 2017

Advances in prosthetic knee technology

These prosthetics are a big change from traditional models. The knees are designed with a programmable computer that is built in to the joint. This battery powered technology continuously controls both the swing and the stance phase of the prosthetic through real time data that the computer receives from its built-in sensors.

6 Feb 2017

ACA: Warming up prior to winter sport activities essential to prevent injuries

Winter recreational activities can pose painful problems for the outdoor enthusiast who is not in the best condition. Preparing your body before participating in winter sports such as snowboarding, skiing or ice-skating decreases the potential for spasms, strains and sprains, according to the American Chiropractic Association.

6 Feb 2017

SMU researchers develop concise approach to understand basic mechanics of human running

Researchers at Southern Methodist University in Dallas have developed a concise new explanation for the basic mechanics involved in human running.

1 Feb 2017

Acupuncture improves effectiveness of standard treatment for chronic pain and depression

Health specialists at the University of York have found than acupuncture treatment can boost the effectiveness of standard medical care, lessening the severity of chronic pain and depression.

30 Jan 2017

Orthopaedic research helps nurse recover from knee injury

Working as a bedside nurse requires extensive physical effort — pushing wheelchairs and beds, twisting and lifting, and long periods on your feet.

28 Jan 2017

Access to anesthesia care not increased when states ‘opt-out’ of Medicare rule, study finds

Patient access to anesthesia care for seven common surgical procedures is not increased when states "opt-out" of the Medicare rule that requires anesthesia to be administered with physician supervision, reports a study published in the Online First edition of Anesthesiology, the peer-reviewed medical journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

20 Jan 2017

Technical heart surgery procedure to be demonstrated at Arab Health 2017

A technically demanding cardiac surgery which provides hope to regional sufferers of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, a common inherited cardiac condition, will be demonstrated on the UK Pavilion at Arab Health 2017.

19 Jan 2017

Chair yoga may be effective approach to reduce osteoarthritis pain in older adults, study shows

For the millions of older adults who suffer from osteoarthritis in their lower extremities (hip, knee, ankle or foot), chair yoga is proving to be an effective way to reduce pain and improve quality of life while avoiding pharmacologic treatment or adverse events.

11 Jan 2017

Weather conditions play no part in symptoms linked to back pain or osteoarthritis

New research from The George Institute for Global Health has revealed the weather plays no part in the symptoms associated with either back pain or osteoarthritis.

10 Jan 2017

SLU expert suggests viewing exercise as daily contribution that offers cumulative health benefits

Have you already faltered on your New Year's resolution to exercise regularly in 2017? Joined a gym, but only worked out two days so far? New workout gear still neatly folded with tags attached? Don't give up your admirable ambition just yet. Instead, consider a new attitude to refocus your approach toward your exercise goal.

10 Jan 2017

Scientists develop breakthrough technique that uses light to activate drug stored in red blood cells

Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have developed a breakthrough technique that uses light to activate a drug stored in circulating red blood cells so that it is released exactly when and where it is needed.

4 Jan 2017

High-fiber diet may inhibit gout-related inflammation

New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, shows that a high-fiber diet likely inhibits gout-related inflammation caused by monosodium urate (MSU) crystals.

4 Jan 2017

Knee News and Research

Smokers at increased risk of septic reoperation after joint replacement surgery, study finds

New Doppler sound digital library could save lives of people with precursors to cardiovascular disease

CU Boulder scientists develop brain-based model to predict pain using variables beyond sensory input

Neuromuscular changes following concussion may contribute to increased injury risk in athletes

UTA researchers use novel technique to provide additional insight into heart failure

Quadricep strength, speed of force production linked to physical function in knee OA patients

Brain computer interface holds potential to improve daily lives of people with prosthetic limbs

Avoiding post-operative surgical precautions may lead to better inpatient rehabilitation outcomes

Advances in prosthetic knee technology

ACA: Warming up prior to winter sport activities essential to prevent injuries

SMU researchers develop concise approach to understand basic mechanics of human running

Acupuncture improves effectiveness of standard treatment for chronic pain and depression

Orthopaedic research helps nurse recover from knee injury

Access to anesthesia care not increased when states ‘opt-out’ of Medicare rule, study finds

Technical heart surgery procedure to be demonstrated at Arab Health 2017

Chair yoga may be effective approach to reduce osteoarthritis pain in older adults, study shows

Weather conditions play no part in symptoms linked to back pain or osteoarthritis

SLU expert suggests viewing exercise as daily contribution that offers cumulative health benefits

Scientists develop breakthrough technique that uses light to activate drug stored in red blood cells

High-fiber diet may inhibit gout-related inflammation

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