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Majority of Americans fail at keeping their New Years resolutions to lose weight and get in shape

Nutritionist Judy Pentra, of Patients Medical, a multi-specialty wellness center in New York, warns that the New Year can be a vulnerable time for people trying to lose weight and get in shape. The average person can gain 2-5 pounds during the holidays and many resolve to lose the weight in January, however, 70 percent of Americans fail at keeping their New Years resolutions.

30 Dec 2009

MiMedx Group launches its Paradis Vaso Shield vessel cover product

MiMedx Group, Inc. announced today that it has officially launched its first product, Paradis Vaso Shield(TM). In April 2009, The Food and Drug Administration cleared the Vaso Shield for use as a cover for vessels following anterior vertebral surgeries. The Vaso Shield is a permanent and transparent hydrogel product protected by multiple patents and patent applications, as well as a proprietary manufacturing process.

24 Dec 2009

Orthopaedic Center of the Rockies updates its name to Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies

The Orthopaedic Center of the Rockies (Fort Collins and Loveland, CO) has updated its name to Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies. The name change highlights the 40-year-old medical practice's services for patients with disorders or injuries to their back or neck.

22 Dec 2009

Prophylactic misuse of NSAIDs cause more harm than good

Athletes' superstitions and rituals can help them get psyched up for contests, but when these rituals involve non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which many athletes gobble down before and during events, they could be causing more harm than good.

17 Dec 2009

Pillo1 for chronic neck and back pain

At a time when Americans spend over $50 billion on ways to alleviate neck and back pain, Dr. Raymond Hall is theorizing a painful connection between conventional pillows and neck issues and created a revolutionary solution called Pillo1 (www.pillo1.com) to address the problem.

16 Dec 2009

OU lab completes studies on new type of training technique

Bemben's lab at the university is currently only one of four labs outside of Japan that has been working with the KAATSU-Master training system, testing the effectiveness of reducing blood flow to exercising muscle.

15 Dec 2009

Registered dietitians recommend vitamins and supplements for improved bone health

It wouldn't be surprising to find that registered dietitians (RDs) are among the healthiest eaters in the United States, but their healthy habits extend beyond diet. Registered dietitians demonstrate a commitment to the three pillars of health: a healthy diet, supplements and regular exercise.

10 Dec 2009

Patients with recurrent shoulder dislocations may benefit from new surgical technique

The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated joint in the human body, occurring most often in young, athletic people. New research from the University of Michigan Health System shows patients who have recurrent shoulder dislocations may benefit from surgical reconstruction using cadaver bone and cartilage to essentially 'sculpt' a new shoulder.

8 Dec 2009

SonoSite launches new portable and compact ultrasound system in Europe

SonoSite Inc., the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, announced today that the company has completed the launch of the 6 pound NanoMaxx™ ultrasound tool in Europe.

7 Dec 2009

Benchmark Physical Therapy selects Dynatronics as sole-source vendor

Dynatronics Corporation announced it has signed a sole-source vendor agreement to provide therapy equipment and rehab supplies to Benchmark Physical Therapy with 65 clinics located in Tennessee and Georgia.

5 Dec 2009

Orthofix International announces the launch of its FUSION Lateral OA Brace

Orthofix International announced today that its sports medicine division, BREG, has expanded its successful line of FUSION® functional knee braces by introducing the FUSION® Lateral OA Brace, which features an ultra-thin low-profile hinge designed for individuals suffering from lateral compartment osteoarthritis (OA).

4 Dec 2009

PRP shows strong potential for accelerated healing of dental implant procedures

An exciting treatment gaining acceptance in orthopedics and sports medicine, called platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP), is showing strong potential for accelerated healing of dental implant procedures, according to a prominent dental researcher and editor of the Journal of Oral Implantology.

4 Dec 2009

Researchers find causes for patellofemoral pain syndrome

From professional athletes to weekend warriors, the condition known as "runner's knee" is a painful and potentially debilitating injury suffered by millions of people - although until now, it has been unclear just what causes it.

24 Nov 2009

Low-level laser therapy increases tumour growth in skin cancer

High irradiances of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) should not be used over melanomas. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Cancer studied the pain relieving, anti-inflammatory 'cold laser', finding that it caused increased tumour growth in a mouse model of skin cancer.

19 Nov 2009

GTS, the first company to develop and commercialize a unique form of ultrasound technology

Guided Therapy Systems, LLC (GTS), a leading medical technology company, is the first company in the world to develop and commercialize products that employ a unique form of ultrasound technology, Intense Therapeutic Ultrasound (ITU).

18 Nov 2009

Five strength training exercises reduce repetitive strain injury caused by office work

Strength training exercises using dumbbells can reduce pain and improve function in the trapezius muscle, the large muscle which extends from the back of the head, down the neck and into the upper back. The exercises also improve the muscle's ability to respond quickly and forcefully among women suffering trapezius myalgia, a tenderness and tightness in the upper trapezius muscle.

18 Nov 2009

First phase of new electronic health record system launched at Trinity Center

NYU Langone Medical Center launched the first phase of its new electronic health record system last week at their multi-disciplinary faculty group practice at Trinity Center in lower Manhattan. The integrated system, powered by software from Epic Systems Corporation, provides a single platform from which physicians, staff and patients themselves can access and manage medical information.

17 Nov 2009

Bullseye Anatomic Cruciate Reconstruction System released

CONMED Corporation's CONMED Linvatec arthroscopy unit today announced the release of the Bullseye™ Anatomic Cruciate Reconstruction System, a novel guide system for anatomic cruciate ligament (ACL and PCL) reconstructions of the knee.

16 Nov 2009

Orthopedic surgeon specializes in cutting-edge shoulder procedures from a 45-minute technique

Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Corey G. Solman specializes in cutting-edge shoulder procedures including everything from a 45-minute technique called shoulder resurfacing to a reversed shoulder replacement that relieves pain, restores shoulder function and improves range of motion.

13 Nov 2009

PRP injections expedite the healing process in injured athletes

Injured athletes who have their own enriched plasma injected into their bodies are healing faster and spending less time on the bench or on the disabled list.