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Researchers design low-cost wearable biosensor to enhance athletic performance, physical health

Researchers design low-cost wearable biosensor to enhance athletic performance, physical health

by Russ Nelson,University of Alabama in HuntsvilleDr. Moonhyung Jang, left, operates a TENG generator to light an LED display as Dr. Gang Wang looks on in the Adaptive Structures Laboratory. Cre

Researchers design low-cost wearable biosensor to enhance athletic performance, physical health

by Russ Nelson,University of Alabama in HuntsvilleDr. Moonhyung Jang, left, operates a TENG generator to light an LED display as Dr. Gang Wang looks on in the Adaptive Structures Laboratory. Cre
Genetic discovery could lead to early detection, treatment for osteoarthritis

Genetic discovery could lead to early detection, treatment for osteoarthritis

by Doug M. Dollemore,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newly detected flaw in a genetic signaling pathway that leads to a hyper-active inflammatory response co

Genetic discovery could lead to early detection, treatment for osteoarthritis

by Doug M. Dollemore,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newly detected flaw in a genetic signaling pathway that leads to a hyper-active inflammatory response co
Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTotal knee replacement (TKR) surgery is cost-effective in patients with severe obesity (BMI of 40Kg/m2or greater) and end-stage ost

Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTotal knee replacement (TKR) surgery is cost-effective in patients with severe obesity (BMI of 40Kg/m2or greater) and end-stage ost
Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors

Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors

by Teju Hari Krishna,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Monash University medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids—medicines widely used to treat neu

Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors

by Teju Hari Krishna,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Monash University medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids—medicines widely used to treat neu
How exercise can support eating disorder recovery

How exercise can support eating disorder recovery

byDurham UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Dr. Hester Hockin-Boyers (Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences), suggests that combining seemingly opposing approaches t

How exercise can support eating disorder recovery

byDurham UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Dr. Hester Hockin-Boyers (Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences), suggests that combining seemingly opposing approaches t
Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is one of the most common problems associated with aging, and although there are therap

Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is one of the most common problems associated with aging, and although there are therap
A spinal muscle's size and shape is linked to body fat, according to new research

A spinal muscle's size and shape is linked to body fat, according to new research

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study carried out by researchers at Concordia's School of Health provides a new way of looking at the spine. Nowp

A spinal muscle's size and shape is linked to body fat, according to new research

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study carried out by researchers at Concordia's School of Health provides a new way of looking at the spine. Nowp
Osteoporosis drug could half number of redo hip replacement operations

Osteoporosis drug could half number of redo hip replacement operations

by University of SheffieldOsteolysis with denosumab treatment. Credit: University of SheffieldMore than half of repeat hip replacement operations could be prevented with a drug already successful

Osteoporosis drug could half number of redo hip replacement operations

by University of SheffieldOsteolysis with denosumab treatment. Credit: University of SheffieldMore than half of repeat hip replacement operations could be prevented with a drug already successful
An innovative approach for evaluating muscle coordination and fatigue

An innovative approach for evaluating muscle coordination and fatigue

by Chiba UniversityThe traditional sEMG approaches are unable to evaluate the activity of multiple muscles at the same time. This is important to study the coordination of muscles in the human bo

An innovative approach for evaluating muscle coordination and fatigue

by Chiba UniversityThe traditional sEMG approaches are unable to evaluate the activity of multiple muscles at the same time. This is important to study the coordination of muscles in the human bo
Can telemedicine be an alternative to on-site physiotherapy care?

Can telemedicine be an alternative to on-site physiotherapy care?

by Jan Vestweber, Hochschule für GesundheitCredit: CC0 Public DomainBack, knee and hip pain as well as osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia are among the most common reasons for incapacity to work and rest

Can telemedicine be an alternative to on-site physiotherapy care?

by Jan Vestweber, Hochschule für GesundheitCredit: CC0 Public DomainBack, knee and hip pain as well as osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia are among the most common reasons for incapacity to work and rest
Better implants key to repair damaged knees

Better implants key to repair damaged knees

by Martin Viljoen,Stellenbosch University South AfricaExample of an implant design. Credit: Dr. Johan van der MerwePeople whose knees have been affected by osteoarthritis, also known as the &#39

Better implants key to repair damaged knees

by Martin Viljoen,Stellenbosch University South AfricaExample of an implant design. Credit: Dr. Johan van der MerwePeople whose knees have been affected by osteoarthritis, also known as the &#39