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Study: Calcium supplements can help women live longer

Taking a calcium supplement of up to 1,000 mg per day can help women live longer, according to a study whose lead author was Lisa Langsetmo, a Ph.D. Research Associate at McGill University, and whose senior author was Prof. David Goltzman, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine and researcher in the Musculoskeletal Disorders axis at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC).

23 May 2013

New telerehabilitation approach lets physical therapists assess LBP patients with accuracy

A new "telerehabilitation" approach lets physical therapists assess patients with low back pain over the Internet, with good accuracy compared with face-to-face examinations, reports a study in the May 15 issue of Spine. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

21 May 2013

Common foot disorders are inherited, says Framingham Foot Study

A novel study reports that white men and women of European descent inherit common foot disorders, such as bunions (hallux valgus) and lesser toe deformities, including hammer or claw toe.

20 May 2013

Joint replacement surgery might be avoidable in the future, suggest scientists

Scientists at Johns Hopkins have turned their view of osteoarthritis inside out. Literally. Instead of seeing the painful degenerative disease as a problem primarily of the cartilage that cushions joints, they now have evidence that the bone underneath the cartilage is also a key player and exacerbates the damage.

20 May 2013

Blue Belt Technologies, DJO Surgical announce implant partnership

Blue Belt Technologies, Inc., an innovative medical technology company commercializing robotic solutions for orthopedic surgery, announces an implant partnership with DJO Surgical, a DJO Global Company.

20 May 2013

Metal-on-metal hip implants cause inflammation of joint lining long before symptoms appear

Metal-on-metal hip implants can cause inflammation of the joint lining (synovitis) long before symptoms appear, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to identify this inflammation, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery. The study, which appears in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, demonstrates that MRI can be used to identify implants that are going to fail before people become symptomatic.

17 May 2013

Prevention tips for lawn mower-related injuries

In just a few weeks the school year will come to a close and thousands of children across the country will take on a familiar chore: mowing the lawn. Safety is always a priority, and three national medical organizations are warning families that the routine task of lawn mowing can be extremely dangerous to children, the operator, and those nearby if proper safety precautions aren't taken.

17 May 2013

Researchers uncover unique cellular, molecular mechanisms behind tooth renewal

Alligators may help scientists learn how to stimulate tooth regeneration in people, according to new research led by the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.

15 May 2013

New British technologies are transforming healthcare and saving lives

Innovative projects including: smart-phone test and tracking systems for infectious diseases; fibre optic probes that can monitor people's condition in intensive care; and in-home sensors that can relay patient information to doctors immediately, have benefitted from a -32 million investment.

10 May 2013

Nearly 1/10 stroke patients suffer from chronic and debilitating pain

Nearly 1 in 10 stroke patients suffer chronic and debilitating pain, typically described as sharp, stabbing or burning. It's called central poststroke pain syndrome (CPSP). It was first described more than 100 years ago, and it is treatable with medications and magnetic or electrical stimulation of the brain.

9 May 2013

Study says influenza immunization is safe in children with IBD

Influenza immunization rates in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are low despite its safety according to a new study by researchers at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES), Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI), and the University of Ottawa.

7 May 2013

Hospital for Special Surgery signs agreement with Brazilian healthcare organization

Clinical pathways and quality initiatives leading to world class outcomes are the foundation of a far-reaching agreement between New York-based Hospital for Special Surgery, the recognized leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and related specialties, and Amil Par, the largest managed healthcare organization in Brazil, on behalf of Hospitalys Ortopedia, its newly opened orthopedic center in Rio de Janeiro.

7 May 2013

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

Musculoskeletal News and Research

Study: Calcium supplements can help women live longer

New telerehabilitation approach lets physical therapists assess LBP patients with accuracy

Common foot disorders are inherited, says Framingham Foot Study

Joint replacement surgery might be avoidable in the future, suggest scientists

Blue Belt Technologies, DJO Surgical announce implant partnership

Metal-on-metal hip implants cause inflammation of joint lining long before symptoms appear

Prevention tips for lawn mower-related injuries

Researchers uncover unique cellular, molecular mechanisms behind tooth renewal

New British technologies are transforming healthcare and saving lives

Nearly 1/10 stroke patients suffer from chronic and debilitating pain

Study says influenza immunization is safe in children with IBD

Hospital for Special Surgery signs agreement with Brazilian healthcare organization

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

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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