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Hip-focused physical therapy provides faster low back pain relief in older adults

When the University of Delaware's Gregory Hicks started his research career two decades ago, he was one of only a few people in the United States studying chronic low back pain in people over 60 years old.

19 Dec 2023

New study challenges "gold standard" opioid treatment for cancer pain

Researchers examining the data on opioids for pain caused by cancer have found surprisingly large gaps in evidence regarding the true benefits of these medicines for cancer pain.

18 Dec 2023

COVID-19 hospitalization linked to greater long-term health risks than seasonal influenza

Study reveals that hospitalized COVID-19 patients face higher long-term risks of death and health adversities across multiple organ systems compared to those hospitalized with seasonal influenza.

18 Dec 2023

How exercise battles muscle fat: New gene holds the answer

Myosteatosis, or aging-related fat accumulation in skeletal muscles, is a leading cause of declines in muscle strength and quality of life in elderly adults.

18 Dec 2023

New study casts doubt on effectiveness of opioids for cancer pain

The world's largest review on opioid medicines for cancer pain has found it is unclear whether some commonly used opioid medicines are better than a placebo and suggests that non-opioid medicines, including aspirin, may be as effective as opioids.

18 Dec 2023

Light physical activity can be a powerful tool for combating childhood obesity

Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study.

15 Dec 2023

Scientists unlock secret to repairing malnourished children's guts

A clinical trial reported in 2021 and conducted by a team of researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research in Dhaka, Bangladesh, showed that a newly designed therapeutic food aimed at repairing malnourished children's underdeveloped gut microbiomes was superior to a widely used standard therapeutic food.

13 Dec 2023

Light activity holds promise for combating childhood obesity

Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study.

13 Dec 2023

How does the combined effect of smoking and HIV infection influence the aging-related manifestations?

The combination of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and smoking influence.

12 Dec 2023

What level of smartphone use affects adolescent health?

A higher rate of multiple conditions associated with poor health among young people with high mean daily smartphone usage.

11 Dec 2023

Balancing act: Less work, more social life key to happiness for seniors, study shows

A modified work-life balance (WLB) concept for older adults aged ≥ 55 years.

11 Dec 2023

EULAR publishes updated recommendations for SLE management

SLE is a heterogeneous disease, which can cause many different manifestations and symptoms, and traditionally did not have many treatment options.

8 Dec 2023

New guidelines offer hope for fatigue management in people with inflammatory RMD

Fatigue is common in people with inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases(RMD). The causes of fatigue are not well understood, and it is likely that they vary between people and over time.

8 Dec 2023

COST's Network of Actions against COVID-19

Throughout history, infectious diseases have been a constant presence, and this is still the case today, with frequent outbreaks.

7 Dec 2023

Excessive smartphone use linked to mental health risks in adolescents, study indicates

A study in PLOS ONE involving over 50,000 Korean adolescents reveals that those using smartphones for more than 4 hours daily have higher rates of mental health issues and substance use, while moderate use may be beneficial.

6 Dec 2023

Individuals with acne face stigmatizing attitudes from the general public, study finds

A new study highlights how stigmatizing attitudes about individuals with acne may influence social and professional perceptions.

6 Dec 2023

Deep learning models can improve low-field MRI images for better clinical diagnoses

Image-to-image translation model LoHiResGAN.

5 Dec 2023

Stronger quadriceps may reduce knee replacement risk

Stronger quadriceps muscles, relative to the hamstrings, may lower the risk of total knee replacement, according to research being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

27 Nov 2023

Revolutionizing pain management: Study highlights effectiveness of low-dose local anesthetics

The therapeutic efficacy of low-dose local anesthetics (LAs) in various clinical conditions, highlighting gaps in current research for future exploration.

23 Nov 2023

Image-guided procedure may alleviate parosmia symptoms in long COVID patients

Using an image-guided minimally invasive procedure, researchers may be able to restore the sense of smell in patients who have suffered with long-COVID, according to research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

20 Nov 2023

Musculoskeletal News and Research

Hip-focused physical therapy provides faster low back pain relief in older adults

New study challenges "gold standard" opioid treatment for cancer pain

COVID-19 hospitalization linked to greater long-term health risks than seasonal influenza

How exercise battles muscle fat: New gene holds the answer

New study casts doubt on effectiveness of opioids for cancer pain

Light physical activity can be a powerful tool for combating childhood obesity

Scientists unlock secret to repairing malnourished children's guts

Light activity holds promise for combating childhood obesity

How does the combined effect of smoking and HIV infection influence the aging-related manifestations?

What level of smartphone use affects adolescent health?

Balancing act: Less work, more social life key to happiness for seniors, study shows

EULAR publishes updated recommendations for SLE management

New guidelines offer hope for fatigue management in people with inflammatory RMD

COST's Network of Actions against COVID-19

Excessive smartphone use linked to mental health risks in adolescents, study indicates

Individuals with acne face stigmatizing attitudes from the general public, study finds

Deep learning models can improve low-field MRI images for better clinical diagnoses

Stronger quadriceps may reduce knee replacement risk

Revolutionizing pain management: Study highlights effectiveness of low-dose local anesthetics

Image-guided procedure may alleviate parosmia symptoms in long COVID patients

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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