Spinal Cord Stimulation Gives Big Boost to Arm Function After Stroke
MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s a brutal reality that confronts many recovering stroke patients: After six months or so of rehab, any arm and hand movement not yet restored is unlikely to return.But new cutting-edge research aims to use…
Learn MoreScrolling, Staring at Screens Could Give You ‘Tech Neck’
FRIDAY, Feb. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you spend hours a day scrolling on your smartphone or tablet, you might get “tech neck.”“Humans are upright creatures, and our bodies aren’t designed to look down for long periods of time, which puts extra …
Learn MoreLower Loading on Patellofemoral Joint Tied to Worse Outcomes After ACL Reconstruction
MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For young adults, lower patellofemoral joint (PFJ) loading during hopping is associated with an increased likelihood of early PFJ osteoarthritis at one year and with PFJ osteoarthritis worsening between one an…
Learn MoreGeriatric Fracture Program Tied to Improved Outcomes
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The Geriatric Fracture Program (GFP), implemented in a mixed-practice health system, resulted in improved inpatient outcomes and reduced costs of care, according to a study published in the February issue of …
Learn MoreSufrió un debilitante dolor lumbar durante décadas, hasta que un nuevo implante lo cambió todo
LUNES, 6 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tras vivir con un dolor lumbar que lo dejaba discapacitado durante casi 30 años, Dennis Bassett, de 64 años, por fin tiene una nueva oportunidad en la vida. El nativo de Hampstead, Nueva York, se lesionó…
Learn MorePatients With Degenerative Meniscus Tears Do Not Benefit From Surgery
TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with magnetic resonance imaging-confirmed degenerative meniscus tears do not benefit from arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) versus nonsurgical or sham treatment, according to a study published o…
Learn MoreHis Debilitating Back Pain Lasted Decades, Until a New Implant Changed Everything
MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — After living with disabling low back pain for nearly 30 years, Dennis Bassett, 64, finally has a new lease on life.The Hempstead, N.Y., native injured his back in the 1980s when helping a friend. He tried every…
Learn MoreSleep Apnea Linked to Weaker Bones, Teeth
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People who have sleep apnea may have another issue to worry about — weaker bones and teeth. Known as low bone-mineral density, the condition is an indicator of osteoporosis and can increase the risk of fractu…
Learn MoreDiabetes Tied to Higher Risk for Frozen Shoulder
MONDAY Jan. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People with diabetes are more likely to develop frozen shoulder, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Jan. 4 in BMJ Open.Brett Paul Dyer, from the School of Medicine at Keele Univ…
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