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Space experiment offers new path to fighting osteoarthritis

More than 650 million people worldwide are affected by osteoarthritis, and few treatment options exist. However, new promising results from an International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory-sponsored experiment detail a tissue chip model that accurately reproduces the conditions under which post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is initiated. Published in Frontiers in Space in March, these findings mark an important step forward in understanding and testing treatments for the underlying causes of osteoarthritis and related conditions.

3 Jun 2024

Long-term health risks linger for severe COVID-19 patients three years after hospitalization

Three years after severe COVID-19 hospitalization, significant risks of mortality and long-term symptoms persist, impacting overall health and quality of life.

2 Jun 2024

Omega-3 supplements show promise in battling osteoarthritis

A recent study in Nutrients reviewed the efficacy of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in slowing the progression of osteoarthritis (OA) by reducing inflammation and supporting joint health.

2 Jun 2024

Synthetic cartilage plugs may help heal osteochondral defects and avoid total knee replacements

Osteochondral defects (OCDs) can cause damage to cartilage and underlying bone, leading to chronic pain and loss of joint function.

31 May 2024

From ancient remedies to modern medicine: Inorganic materials offer new hope for tissue regeneration

For centuries, civilizations have used naturally occurring, inorganic materials for their perceived healing properties.

31 May 2024

Wake Forest researchers to study bone health post-bariatric surgery with $1.5 million NIH grant

Researchers at Wake Forest University of School of Medicine have received a five-year, $1.5 million grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, to study bone microarchitecture in patients following bariatric surgery.

30 May 2024

Three-year study shows lingering effects of COVID-19

New findings on long COVID -; long-term effects on health experienced by many who have had COVID-19 -; present a good-news, bad-news situation, according to a study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care system.

30 May 2024

Exercise-induced exerkines: Secret weapon in disease prevention and therapy

A recent review in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy highlights the role of exercise-induced molecules, exerkines, in disease prevention and treatment, emphasizing their molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential.

29 May 2024

Decline in family physicians’ outpatient Medicare procedures amid aging demographic trends

Family physicians perform a wide range of procedures outside the hospital and tend to be office based. Examples may include surgical procedures such as excisions, suturing, and joint injections.

28 May 2024

Leveraging wearable technology to mitigate military musculoskeletal injuries

Of the many perils facing members of the military, injuries incurred in training or on deployment repeatedly sideline elite operators.

27 May 2024

Global study highlights major health risks: air pollution and high blood pressure top the list

A comprehensive study in The Lancet reveals the global health impacts of 88 risk factors, emphasizing the significant burden of air pollution and high blood pressure.

21 May 2024

Personalized vitamin D guidelines based on latitude and skin type could tackle deficiencies

Study highlights the importance of personalized vitamin D exposure recommendations based on latitude, skin type, and seasonal variations, providing valuable insights for addressing widespread deficiencies.

17 May 2024

Comparative analysis of sprint interval exercises on metabolic and physiological responses

Physical activities like jogging, walking, cycling, and sprinting are activities known to engage the musculoskeletal system and result in the utilization of energy.

15 May 2024

Research collaboration could help promote health and reduce injuries in NBA G League players

National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), and the Next Gen Basketball Players Union (NBGPU) in collaboration with GE HealthCare and MedStar Health today announced the completion of the data collection phase of a longitudinal pilot study of NBA G League players.

13 May 2024

Musculoskeletal News and Research

Space experiment offers new path to fighting osteoarthritis

Long-term health risks linger for severe COVID-19 patients three years after hospitalization

Omega-3 supplements show promise in battling osteoarthritis

Synthetic cartilage plugs may help heal osteochondral defects and avoid total knee replacements

From ancient remedies to modern medicine: Inorganic materials offer new hope for tissue regeneration

Wake Forest researchers to study bone health post-bariatric surgery with $1.5 million NIH grant

Three-year study shows lingering effects of COVID-19

Exercise-induced exerkines: Secret weapon in disease prevention and therapy

Decline in family physicians’ outpatient Medicare procedures amid aging demographic trends

Leveraging wearable technology to mitigate military musculoskeletal injuries

Global study highlights major health risks: air pollution and high blood pressure top the list

Personalized vitamin D guidelines based on latitude and skin type could tackle deficiencies

Comparative analysis of sprint interval exercises on metabolic and physiological responses

Research collaboration could help promote health and reduce injuries in NBA G League players

Scripps Research professor emeritus John Johnson selected as member of the National Academy of Sciences

New book on orthopedic and trauma nursing to be published in Chinese

A previously unknown post-COVID syndrome found

Differences in leading causes of disease burden between males and females

Inulin fiber exacerbates inflammatory bowel disease, study finds

Study finds social and psychological factors fuel teen cravings for ultra-processed foods during screen time

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Why use light scattering to analyze proteins and viral vectors?

Changing the landscape of R&D to build clinical success from the ground up

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