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New clinical trial seeks a regenerative pharmaceutical solution for meniscal tears

With support from Amplicore, a University of Cincinnati spinoff biopharmaceutical company, researchers at UC have begun a Department of Defense-funded clinical trial that seeks a regenerative pharmaceutical solution for meniscal tears.

10 Jul 2023

Pain and anxiety linked to heavy episodic drinking in emerging adults

Emerging adults – those aged 18 to 24 years –who experience pain are more likely to engage in high-risk patterns of alcohol use such as binge drinking.

4 Jul 2023

Vitamin D deficiency contributes to increased inflammation in older adults

Deficient vitamin D status in older adults is associated with higher inflammation levels, as measured by C-reactive protein (CRP). Optimizing vitamin D levels could potentially modulate inflammation in this population.

2 Jul 2023

Trial shows no benefit of prescribing an opioid for people with acute back or neck pain

Opioid pain-relieving medicines are not more effective than a placebo in relieving acute back and neck pain and may even cause harm, according to a world-first trial led by the University of Sydney.

28 Jun 2023

Orthopedic patients' mental health may not improve even when physical health improves

Orthopedic clinics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis ask patients to fill out an electronic questionnaire at each visit. Analyzing data from questions about anxiety and depression, researchers have found that as patients' musculoskeletal health improves, anxiety and depression don't necessarily follow suit.

28 Jun 2023

Study shows therapeutic potential of HK for treating degenerative rotator cuff injury in humans

The incidence of degenerative rotator cuff injury in the elderly poses a significant economic burden. A novel study by investigators in The American Journal of Pathology, published by Elsevier, has established that mitochondrial sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) activator honokiol (HK) promotes healing of rotator cuff injury in aged mice.

20 Jun 2023

$Study: Hip fracture cases estimated to nearly double by 2050$

Study: Hip fracture cases estimated to nearly double by 2050

An international group of researchers led by the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), and including Douglas P Kiel, MD, MPH, Director Musculoskeletal Research Center, Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, and Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, evaluated the secular trends in hip fracture incidence, treatment patterns following a hip fracture, and all-cause mortality in 19 countries and regions from 2005 to 2018.

15 Jun 2023

Digitally reconstructing the missing soft tissue of an early human ancestor

A Cambridge University researcher has digitally reconstructed the missing soft tissue of an early human ancestor – or hominin – for the first time, revealing a capability to stand as erect as we do today.

14 Jun 2023

Scientists show how pregnancy induces progressive changes in the maternal immune system

We have a good understanding of how a woman's external features can change during pregnancy, but scientists know surprisingly little about what biological changes occur internally.

13 Jun 2023

Researchers develop protein biomarker panels to predict developmental dysplasia of the hip

Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have developed panels of protein biomarkers present in teens and young adults that distinguish individuals with healthy hips from those with developmental dysplasia of the hip, also known as hip dysplasia, which often progresses to hip osteoarthritis if not recognized before early adulthood.

13 Jun 2023

Diets rich in fiber, plant protein, and unsaturated fat may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota involved in weight loss

Researchers evaluated the impact of diet patterns on the gut microbiome among obese individuals.

13 Jun 2023

Rising alcohol consumption in China linked to increased risk of 61 diseases

The associations between alcohol consumption and the risk of diseases in Chinese adults.

12 Jun 2023

Fine-tuning cell mechanics stimulates hair growth: Study

Just as people's joints can get stiff as they age and make it harder for them to move around, hair follicle stem cells also get stiff, making it harder for them to grow hair, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

6 Jun 2023

Poor cardiovascular health may contribute to the development of musculoskeletal disorders

People with higher risks of cardiovascular disease are significantly more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and rotator cuff tendinitis, according to a new study involving researchers at the University of Utah and the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health.

5 Jun 2023

Musculoskeletal News and Research

New clinical trial seeks a regenerative pharmaceutical solution for meniscal tears

Pain and anxiety linked to heavy episodic drinking in emerging adults

Vitamin D deficiency contributes to increased inflammation in older adults

Trial shows no benefit of prescribing an opioid for people with acute back or neck pain

Orthopedic patients' mental health may not improve even when physical health improves

Study shows therapeutic potential of HK for treating degenerative rotator cuff injury in humans

Study: Hip fracture cases estimated to nearly double by 2050

Digitally reconstructing the missing soft tissue of an early human ancestor

Scientists show how pregnancy induces progressive changes in the maternal immune system

Researchers develop protein biomarker panels to predict developmental dysplasia of the hip

Diets rich in fiber, plant protein, and unsaturated fat may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota involved in weight loss

Rising alcohol consumption in China linked to increased risk of 61 diseases

Fine-tuning cell mechanics stimulates hair growth: Study

Poor cardiovascular health may contribute to the development of musculoskeletal disorders

Long-term side effects of modern treatment for rheumatoid arthritis

EULAR launches unique resource of facts and figures related to RMDs across Europe

EULAR announces the launch of new survey targeted directly at RMD patients

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases increase the risk of lethal comorbidities

Systematic approach needed to identify mental health issues in patients with inflammatory arthritis

Association between healthy lifestyle and mortality in people with osteoarthritis

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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