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Epilepsy drug may alleviate joint degeneration associated with osteoarthritis

A new study in Nature described Nav1.7 as a key regulatory molecule in cartilage cells and reported the effectiveness of Nav1.7 blockade in reducing pain and slowing progression in OA.

5 Jan 2024

Corticosteroid injections associated with progression of knee osteoarthritis

Two studies comparing injections commonly used to relieve the pain of knee osteoarthritis found that corticosteroid injections were associated with the progression of the disease.

29 Nov 2022

Stem cells that repair broken bones can also generate arthritic bone spurs

The same stem cells that heal broken bones can also generate arthritic bone spurs called osteophytes, according to a new study in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

12 Oct 2020

NYU Langone performs first-ever foot and ankle arthroscopic procedure with new camera system

NYU Langone Health recently became the first ever health system to perform a foot and ankle arthroscopic procedure with a new camera system for minimally invasive surgery that requires only local anesthesia.

16 Sep 2019

'Text neck' may be causing bone spurs in young people

Researchers at the University of Sunshine Coast in Australia have claimed that dipping the head while using phones and tablets could be the cause of horn-like spurs on the skull.

25 Jun 2019

Surgery to remove degenerated discs in the neck can be performed safely in outpatient setting

Surgery to remove multiple herniated or degenerated discs in the neck, a procedure known as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, can be safely performed in an outpatient setting in select patients, according to a study at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.

15 Mar 2019

Surfer's ear reveals important clues to lives of ancient pearl divers in Panama

While examining a skull from an ancient burial ground in a pre-Columbian village in Panama, Nicole Smith-Guzmán, bioarchaeologist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), was surprised to discover an example of surfers' ear: a small, bony bump in the ear canal common among surfers, kayakers and free divers in cold climates.

24 Dec 2018

New study launched to examine effects of rheumatologic agent on bone health

Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have launched a pilot study to see how a drug that treats several related autoimmune disorders affects the skeleton.

7 May 2018

New imaging methods could help identify early stages of arthrosis

Arthrosis, a degenerative disease that affects the joints, becomes more common as people become older. The disease is becoming increasingly common among older people in Finland as well. Arthrosis is currently the subject of research in a number of projects funded by the Academy of Finland.

26 May 2016

Emergent Financial Group raises $11.8M for Tenex Health

Emergent Financial Group, Inc. today announced the completion of a $11.8 million private placement transaction for Tenex Health Inc., a California-based medical technology company developing the FAST Procedure (Focused Aspiration of Scar Tissue) for the treatment of tendon injuries.

6 Feb 2012

Medtronic's English Channel swimming competition to raise awareness on ALS

In August 2011, Doug McConnell of Barrington, Illinois, expects to be the 48th person over age 50 to successfully swim across the English Channel. He will be swimming more than 21 grueling miles in memory of his father, David, who passed away from ALS.

From Medtronic 25 Apr 2011

Covidien introduces PENNSAID to the U.S. market

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, has introduced PENNSAID (diclofenac sodium topical solution) 1.5% w/w to the U.S. market. PENNSAID is the only FDA-approved topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in a vehicle solution containing dimethyl sulfoxide, a known penetrating agent. It is indicated for treatment of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee(s).

26 Apr 2010

Prevention and nonsurgical treatment options to prevent low back pain and protect spine

Back and neck problems can be caused by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, injury, strain or osteoarthritis. "Although more than 75 percent of Americans will experience some back pain during their lifetime, about 90 percent of cases are resolved without surgery," stated John K. Ratliff, MD, FACS, a Philadelphia spine surgeon and American Association of Neurological Surgeons spokesperson.

24 Apr 2010

LSI collaborates with United Healthcare to meet the growing demand for spinal procedures

Laser Spine Institute (LSI), the leader in minimally invasive spinal surgery, is pleased to announce a partnership with United Healthcare and affiliates after an extensive six-month negotiation and clinical review process.

3 Dec 2009

Laser Spine Institute opens new medical center in Philadelphia

After helping thousands of patients get their lives back through minimally invasive endoscopic spinal surgery at their facilities in Tampa and Scottsdale, the Laser Spine Institute announces the opening of a new medical center in Philadelphia.

11 Nov 2009

Laser Spine Institute acquires Aspen Back & Body

After helping thousands of patients get their lives back through minimally invasive endoscopic spinal surgery at facilities in Tampa and Scottsdale and soon Philadelphia, the Laser Spine Institute (LSI) announces their acquisition of Aspen Back & Body, LLC (ABB), extending LSI's patient care capabilities into non-surgical areas for the first time.

22 Oct 2009

Laser Spine Institute opens medical consultation facilities in Beverly Hills and Fort Lauderdale

After helping thousands of patients get their lives back through minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery at facilities in Tampa, Scottsdale, and soon in Philadelphia, the Laser Spine Institute (LSI) announces the opening of their newest medical consultation facilities -- in Beverly Hills, Ca., and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in October -- which aim to meet the growing demand for LSI's spinal procedures and provide greater convenience for local patients.

14 Oct 2009

AAAHC accreditation for Laser Spine Institute Tampa

Laser Spine Institute, leaders in minimally invasive spinal surgery, is pleased to announce the accreditation of LSI Tampa by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

6 Oct 2009

Surgeons warn: Skateboarding tough on feet, ankles

Children and young adults love the thrill of skateboarding. They learn to master their skills of "riding the rail" and "catching air." But according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), such tricks, while fun, can be physically demanding and cause serious foot and ankle injuries.

30 Jun 2009

Spinal taps carry higher risks for infants and elderly, study shows

An X-ray-guided spinal tap procedure fails more than half of the time in young infants and should be used sparingly, if at all, for those patients, according to a new study done by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

19 Mar 2009