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Clinical trial recruits patients with lower back pain to investigate non-surgical treatment

A clinical trial being conducted at the University of British Columbia, sponsored by Active-O, is currently recruiting patients suffering from lower back pain caused by a contained herniated disc to investigate a new, non-surgical treatment.

6 May 2013

Merck's LIPTRUZET tablets get FDA approval for treatment of elevated LDL cholesterol

Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved LIPTRUZET (ezetimibe and atorvastatin) tablets for the treatment of elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in patients with primary or mixed hyperlipidemia as adjunctive therapy to diet when diet alone is not enough.

4 May 2013

Researchers identify genetic risk factor for persistent pain after traumatic events

A new study led by University of North Carolina School of Medicine researchers is the first to identify a genetic risk factor for persistent pain after traumatic events such as motor vehicle collision and sexual assault.

3 May 2013

Regional anesthesia improves outcomes in sleep apnea patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty

Using regional anesthesia instead of general anesthesia in patients with sleep apnea undergoing total joint replacement decreases major complications by 17%, according to a study published online, ahead of print, in the journal Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.

3 May 2013

New study shows that exercise does not worsen pain associated with fibromyalgia

For many people who have fibromyalgia, even the thought of exercising is painful. Yet a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center shows that exercise does not worsen the pain associated with the disorder and may even lessen it over time.

3 May 2013

Neuraxial anesthesia improves outcomes in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement

A highly underutilized anesthesia technique called neuraxial anesthesia, also known as spinal or epidural anesthesia, improves outcomes in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery.

2 May 2013

PET/CT may enhance detection of inflammatory bowel diseases in the future

Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, may be detected and monitored more effectively in the future with positron emission tomography/computed tomography, according to research published in the May issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

2 May 2013

UCSF study focuses on vexing problems of handling skin cancers among elderly patients

Surgery is often recommended for skin cancers, but older, sicker patients can endure complications as a result and may not live long enough to benefit from the treatment.

30 Apr 2013

Dental problems create substantial burden

Over 40 million hours are lost each year due to dental problems and their treatment in the Canadian population, study findings indicate.

29 Apr 2013

Upcoming symposium to offer highlights of 150-year history of Hospital for Special Surgery

An upcoming symposium will offer highlights of the 150-year history of Hospital for Special Surgery and at the same time provide a fascinating look at the evolution of medicine from the "Dark Ages" of the Civil War period to modern medicine as we know it today.

29 Apr 2013

DJO Global reports first quarter results for 2013

DJO Global, Inc., a leading global provider of medical device solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management, today announced financial results for its public reporting subsidiary, DJO Finance LLC ("DJOFL"), for the first quarter ended March 30, 2013.

26 Apr 2013

Caliper test reliable for feet

Two-point discrimination using mechanical calipers is a reliable assessment for testing tactile acuity of the foot, demonstrates research published in Rheumatology.

25 Apr 2013

New study shows Achilles tendon injuries more common among male athletes

Male athletes are the group most likely to tear their Achilles tendon, according to a new study published in the April 2013 issue of Foot & Ankle International, A SAGE journal.

25 Apr 2013

Research paper focuses on social factors involved in back pain sufferers

Researchers at the University of Huddersfield have published a research paper that focuses on the social factors involved in back pain sufferers returning to work, to give a wider context to the medical factors that are often considered.

25 Apr 2013

Hospital for Special Surgery receives grant for new genomics center to study autoimmune diseases

Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City has received a $5.6 million grant from The Tow Foundation to establish the Hospital for Special Surgery Genomics Center.

25 Apr 2013

Study reveals 3-D motion detection system could help prevent shoulder injuries in baseball pitchers

A new 3-D motion detection system could help identify baseball pitchers who are at risk for shoulder injuries, according to a new study.

24 Apr 2013

$Fracture liaison systems help reduce burden of fragility fractures$

Fracture liaison systems help reduce burden of fragility fractures

Fragility fractures due to osteoporosis are a major cause of disability or premature death in older adults. Those at highest risk are patients who have already suffered one fragility fracture; they are at twice the risk of suffering a future fracture compared to others who have not fractured.

23 Apr 2013

Scientists identify new genes that offer potential treatment options for childhood arthritis

Scientists from The University of Manchester have identified 14 new genes which could have important consequences for future treatments of childhood arthritis.

From The University of Manchester 23 Apr 2013

$Study shows 30.4% of hip fracture patients in India died within one year$

Study shows 30.4% of hip fracture patients in India died within one year

In various studies across different countries the reported one year mortality risks after hip fracture can vary anywhere from 5 to 50 %. In India, however, there has been little research on the risk of mortality and functional impairment following hip fracture.

23 Apr 2013

$Belgian investigators present study results of hip fracture in older patients at ESCEO13-IOF$

Belgian investigators present study results of hip fracture in older patients at ESCEO13-IOF

Although hip fractures in older patients are known to be a major cause of long term disability and increased risk of death, less is known about the relationship between surgical delay after hip fracture and mortality risk.

23 Apr 2013

Musculoskeletal News and Research

Clinical trial recruits patients with lower back pain to investigate non-surgical treatment

Merck's LIPTRUZET tablets get FDA approval for treatment of elevated LDL cholesterol

Researchers identify genetic risk factor for persistent pain after traumatic events

Regional anesthesia improves outcomes in sleep apnea patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty

New study shows that exercise does not worsen pain associated with fibromyalgia

Neuraxial anesthesia improves outcomes in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement

PET/CT may enhance detection of inflammatory bowel diseases in the future

UCSF study focuses on vexing problems of handling skin cancers among elderly patients

Dental problems create substantial burden

Upcoming symposium to offer highlights of 150-year history of Hospital for Special Surgery

DJO Global reports first quarter results for 2013

Caliper test reliable for feet

New study shows Achilles tendon injuries more common among male athletes

Research paper focuses on social factors involved in back pain sufferers

Hospital for Special Surgery receives grant for new genomics center to study autoimmune diseases

Study reveals 3-D motion detection system could help prevent shoulder injuries in baseball pitchers

Fracture liaison systems help reduce burden of fragility fractures

Scientists identify new genes that offer potential treatment options for childhood arthritis

Study shows 30.4% of hip fracture patients in India died within one year

Belgian investigators present study results of hip fracture in older patients at ESCEO13-IOF

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