No evidence stretching prevents running injuries
(Reuters Health) – It’s a common and persistent myth that static stretching improves running performance and decreases the risk of…
Short sleep after menopause linked to weaker bones
(Reuters Health) – Bones may age faster in older women who get too little sleep, a U.S. study suggests. Based…
Surgeons not good at predicting benefit from knee operations
(Reuters Health) – Surgeons are no better at determining which patients might benefit from operations to treat torn knee cartilage…
Virtual reality experiences can help ease severe pain
(Reuters Health) – Playing virtual reality games or relaxing in a virtual nature setting might help ease chronic pain, particularly…
Short-term opioids for pain still come with side effects
(Reuters Health) – Patients who only briefly take opioid painkillers are still likely to face side effects, a new study…
Got an antibiotic prescription from your dentist? Chances are, it might be unnecessary
(Reuters Health) – More than three-quarters of antibiotic prescriptions written by dentists before dental procedures are unnecessary and might do…
Study finds weight loss target for morbidly obese before knee surgery
(Reuters Health) – For morbidly obese patients having knee replacement surgery, losing at least 20 pounds beforehand leads to shorter…
Quality of surgical care across a hospital network may vary
(Reuters Health) – Just because the flagship hospital gets good marks for patient care doesn’t mean results will be equally…
Seniors increasingly breaking bones while walking dogs
(Reuters Health) – Older adults who walk their dogs on a leash have been breaking bones at an increasing rate,…
Knee surgery for torn cartilage may not be worthwhile
(Reuters Health) – Many middle-aged and older adults with torn cartilage and pain in their knee are not likely to…
Yoga linked to lowered blood pressure with regular practice
(Reuters Health) – Adults who practice yoga with breathing and relaxation exercises at least three times a week may have…
J&J, U.S. states settle hip implant claims for $120 million
(Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson and its DePuy Orthopaedics unit have agreed to pay $120 million to resolve deceptive marketing…
3D-printed scaffold helps treat severed spinal cords in rats
(Reuters Health) – Patients with severed spinal cords once had no hope of regaining limb function. But a method that…
Cryotherapy malfunction results in burn, blisters
(Reuters Health) – Whole-body cryotherapy – a trendy procedure that exposes the naked body to subzero temperatures – isn’t backed…
Childhood obesity tied to severe hip disorder
(Reuters Health) – Kids who are obese may be more likely to develop a severe hip disorder than children who…
Team mix affects operating room social behavior
(Reuters Health) – Social behavior in the operating room is significantly affected by the mix of professional roles and the…
Bunk bed injuries in college dorms could be avoided
(Reuters Health) – College students who live in dorms with bunk beds could avoid potential injuries by having the proper…
Surgeons’ skills improve with age
(Reuters Health) – Surgeons’ skills may improve with age, and male and female surgeons perform equally well, a recent U.S.…