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Researchers investigate the effect of sulfur water baths on rheological blood properties

Researchers evaluated the health benefits of sulfur balneotherapy (sulfur baths) on the rheological properties of the blood of osteoarthritis (OA) patients.

19 May 2023

Long-term opioid use more common among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions

Patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions are vulnerable to long term opioid use, with up to 1 in 3 of those with rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia, who take these drugs for the first time, potentially at risk, suggest the findings of a research letter, published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

18 May 2023

Amputations for combat-related injuries may negatively affect bone mass, study suggests

Combat-related injuries to bone are common in military personnel and can lead to pain and disability.

17 May 2023

Higher sunlight and vitamin D exposure is associated with a lower likelihood of having high perceived stress

Researchers from Italy evaluated the association between perceived stress levels and dietary and lifestyle factors.

16 May 2023

Vascular health management may play role in preserving physical function during aging

Managing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors may play a role in preserving physical function during the aging process, according to new research published today by The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences.

15 May 2023

Drive-thru baby showers serve express needs of pregnant veterans in Atlanta

When 28-year-old Navy veteran Carisma Carter pulled her car up to the front of the Atlanta VA Clinic, her seat was pushed far back from the steering wheel to make room for her big belly. Carter was 8 months pregnant.

11 May 2023

Study shows link between obesity and adverse postoperative outcomes

In the United States, almost 74% of adults age 20 and older have overweight or obesity, and of that number almost 42% have obesity.

2 May 2023

Developing a more effective treatment for torn tendons

Cedars-Sinai investigators are working to develop a more effective treatment for one of the most common and hard-to-heal musculoskeletal injuries: torn tendons.

27 Apr 2023

COVID-19 mitigation strategies decreased childhood medical mortality in the US

Research examines the impact of pandemic mitigation strategies on childhood mortality during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

25 Apr 2023

Online tool analyzes at-home videos to predict musculoskeletal health

Musculoskeletal conditions-;which encompass impairments of the joints, bones, or muscles-;affect more than 1.5 billion people around the world.

21 Apr 2023

Ear-EEG device aims to detect Alzheimer's and Parkinson's years before symptoms appear

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20 Apr 2023

Sleeve gastrectomy can cause loss of bone density and strength in adolescents

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG), where about 80% of the stomach is removed, is effective for treating obesity and its complications, but it has been associated with bone loss in adolescents.

20 Apr 2023

Newly discovered protein may be pivotal for traumatic heterotopic ossification

A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has discovered a protein that appears to be pivotal for traumatic heterotopic ossification (HO), a condition in which bone forms in muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues after traumatic injury or surgery.

19 Apr 2023

Musculoskeletal News and Research

Researchers investigate the effect of sulfur water baths on rheological blood properties

Long-term opioid use more common among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions

Amputations for combat-related injuries may negatively affect bone mass, study suggests

Higher sunlight and vitamin D exposure is associated with a lower likelihood of having high perceived stress

Vascular health management may play role in preserving physical function during aging

Drive-thru baby showers serve express needs of pregnant veterans in Atlanta

Study shows link between obesity and adverse postoperative outcomes

Developing a more effective treatment for torn tendons

COVID-19 mitigation strategies decreased childhood medical mortality in the US

Online tool analyzes at-home videos to predict musculoskeletal health

Ear-EEG device aims to detect Alzheimer's and Parkinson's years before symptoms appear

Sleeve gastrectomy can cause loss of bone density and strength in adolescents

Newly discovered protein may be pivotal for traumatic heterotopic ossification

Study finds no clear evidence of increased internet gaming disorder during COVID-19 pandemic

US adults with post-COVID-19 condition more likely to face healthcare access and affordability challenges

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir reduces risk of post-COVID syndrome in non-hospitalized vaccinated patients

UH researcher examines the causes of skeletal muscle atrophy

Study examines the causal role of insomnia symptoms on 11,409 health related-symptoms

The association between neutralizing antibody response breadth and long COVID symptoms

Fatigue is common among older adults, and it has many possible causes

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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