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Study shows how spinal deformity affects success of total hip replacement

People with spinal deformity also requiring a total hip replacement are at greater risk for dislocation or follow-up revision surgery, suggesting that these higher-risk patients may benefit from a more personalized approach to their surgeries to reduce the risk of poorer outcomes.

17 Mar 2017

MPFI researchers develop new tool to study CaMKII kinetics in learning and memory

As we learn, the structure of individual neurons in our brains change to strengthen important connections and weaken less important ones, a process known as structural plasticity.

16 Mar 2017

PJK risk following lumbar spinal fusion depends on level of spine fused, study shows

The surgical correction of adult spinal deformities often involves realigning the lower portion of the spine, or the 'lumbar' spine.

15 Mar 2017

Study warns against use of bone morphogenetic proteins in pediatric spinal fusion

Bone morphogenetic proteins, commonly used off-label to enhance pediatric spinal fusion (spinal arthrodesis), did not improve revision rates for pediatric spinal fusion, according to a study presented on March 14 at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in San Diego.

15 Mar 2017

Shared decision making leads to better patient outcomes, higher satisfaction rates

Well-informed patients who decide with their orthopaedic surgeon what treatment is best for them have better outcomes and higher patient satisfaction rates, according to new study presented today at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

14 Mar 2017

Joint efforts may pave way for new, intelligent neuroprosthetics to treat paralysis

Scientists Stéphanie Lacour and Grégoire Courtine of Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland are paving the way for new, intelligent neuroprosthetics that may one day assist people with neurological dysfunction in everyday tasks.

14 Mar 2017

Researchers develop optimized sensors to study biochemical underpinnings of learning and memory

Learning and memory are crucial aspects of everyday life. When we learn, our neurons use chemical and molecular signals to change their shapes and strengthen connections between neurons, a process known as synaptic plasticity.

9 Mar 2017

Siemens Healthineers introduces new platform for computed tomography at ECR 2017

For the first time at ECR in Vienna (March 1 – 5) the healthcare division of Siemens AG will be appearing under its new brand – Siemens Healthineers – and with the motto, “Let’s shape the future of healthcare together”.

3 Mar 2017

Commonly-prescribed drug for treating weak bone condition linked to increased risk of 'micro-cracks'

A type of drug used to treat weak bones is associated with an increased risk of 'micro-cracks' in bone, according to new research.

1 Mar 2017

TSRI study defines new protocol for MRI scanning in patients with implanted cardiac devices

The MagnaSafe Registry, a new multicenter study led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), has demonstrated that appropriately screened and monitored patients with standard or non-MRI-conditional pacemakers and defibrillators can undergo MRI at a field strength of 1.5 tesla without harm.

24 Feb 2017

Scientists attempt to slow down ageing using novel compound

A group of Russian and Swedish scientists just published a breakthrough paper, reporting results of a joint study by Lomonosov Moscow State University and Stockholm university. The article was published in the US journal Aging.

17 Feb 2017

UAB to bring advanced cancer-fighting radiation technology to Alabama

The University of Alabama at Birmingham will partner with Proton International to bring proton therapy, one of the most technically advanced forms of cancer-killing radiation, to Alabama.

17 Feb 2017

New report highlights serious health problems faced by spinal cord injury patients

Paralysis is just one of the many serious health problems faced by patients who suffer spinal cord injuries.

16 Feb 2017

Product to assist bone formation in spinal fusion surgery released by DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes*, in collaboration with LifeNet Health®, launches ViviGen Formable™ Cellular Bone Matrix**, a second generation cellular allograft used to assist in the formation of bone during spinal fusion surgery. ViviGen Formable augments the DePuy Synthes biomaterials portfolio and joins the first generation, ViviGen® Cellular Bone Matrix, which launched in late 2014. With both ViviGen and ViviGen Formable, surgeons may now choose a preferred handling option based on the needs of each surgical case.

16 Feb 2017

New ASTRO guideline underscores safety, effectiveness of palliative radiation therapy for bone metastases

$Tracking bone changes in women during menopause may help prevent fractures$

Tracking bone changes in women during menopause may help prevent fractures

Bone fragility has long been a worrisome condition affecting women as they age

27 Jan 2017

Spine News and Research

Study shows how spinal deformity affects success of total hip replacement

MPFI researchers develop new tool to study CaMKII kinetics in learning and memory

PJK risk following lumbar spinal fusion depends on level of spine fused, study shows

Study warns against use of bone morphogenetic proteins in pediatric spinal fusion

Shared decision making leads to better patient outcomes, higher satisfaction rates

Joint efforts may pave way for new, intelligent neuroprosthetics to treat paralysis

Researchers develop optimized sensors to study biochemical underpinnings of learning and memory

Siemens Healthineers introduces new platform for computed tomography at ECR 2017

Commonly-prescribed drug for treating weak bone condition linked to increased risk of 'micro-cracks'

TSRI study defines new protocol for MRI scanning in patients with implanted cardiac devices

Scientists attempt to slow down ageing using novel compound

UAB to bring advanced cancer-fighting radiation technology to Alabama

New report highlights serious health problems faced by spinal cord injury patients

Product to assist bone formation in spinal fusion surgery released by DePuy Synthes

New ASTRO guideline underscores safety, effectiveness of palliative radiation therapy for bone metastases

Researchers identify E. coli bacteria linking Crohn's disease to spondyloarthritis

New article outlines identical symptoms linked to hip and spine pain

Researcher creates molecular diagnostic system that can quickly identify dangerous bacteria

NICO receives new clearance from FDA for brain surgery technology

Tracking bone changes in women during menopause may help prevent fractures

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