Healthcare News
New way to generate human cartilage
University of Montana researchers and their partners have found a new method to generate human cartilage of the head and neck.
Biking revealed to be associated with less knee pain later in life
A study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise reveals that people who participated in regular bicycling over their lifetime had a lower prevalence of frequent knee pain, radiographic osteoarthritis (ROA) and symptomatic radiographic osteoarthritis (SOA).
Are you sitting too long in your office job? Study offers some health tips
Sedentary behavior can result in chronic health conditions such as obesity and heart diseases, bad news for the millions of office workers who are forced to sit behind their desks every day.
Dry Needling for Neck Pain: Does It Work?
While evidence of long-term benefits is lacking, research suggests dry needling may provide safe, short-term relief for neck pain.
Nerve decompression shows promise for diabetic neuropathy patients
Surgical nerve decompression, used to treat conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica, could play a role in relieving the pain of diabetic neuropathy patients, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found.
The relationship between balance control and thigh muscle strength and muscle activity in persons with incomplete spinal cord injury
A spinal cord injury (SCI) can compromise the ability to maintain sufficient balance control during activities in an upraised position.
Cell-Based Therapies for Rotator Cuff Injuries: An Updated Review of the Literature
This review focuses on non-surgical treatment options for rotator cuff injuries and highlights the potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) as a potential regenerative approach.
Revolutionizing Chronic Back Pain
Groundbreaking neurostimulation technology offers hope and healing for difficult-to-manage pain.
Scientists show focused ultrasound can reach deep into the brain to relieve pain
The study involved 23 healthy human participants. Heat was applied to the backs of their hands to induce pain. At the same time, they wore a device that delivered focused ultrasound waves to a spot in their brain guided by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
How long does it take to recover after a shoulder impingement?
Shoulder impingements are common injuries that can take between a few weeks to 6 months to heal. In people with severe cases, this time can increase to a year.