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Orthopedics & Sports medicine
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Key link discovered between tissue cell type and different forms of arthritis

Key link discovered between tissue cell type and different forms of arthritis

by University of BirminghamThe research team shows, for the first time, that different types of fibroblasts -- the most common cells of connective tissue in animals -- are organized in different

Key link discovered between tissue cell type and different forms of arthritis

by University of BirminghamThe research team shows, for the first time, that different types of fibroblasts -- the most common cells of connective tissue in animals -- are organized in different
Feel a pop, then pain in your knee? It could be an ACL tear

Feel a pop, then pain in your knee? It could be an ACL tear

by Joel Streed,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicYou're playing tag with your kids, hitting a fast tennis return shot, landing after a gymnastics vault, evading a football tackle or jumping off

Feel a pop, then pain in your knee? It could be an ACL tear

by Joel Streed,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicYou're playing tag with your kids, hitting a fast tennis return shot, landing after a gymnastics vault, evading a football tackle or jumping off
Subclinical synovitis may precede arthritis in anti-CCP2+ individuals

Subclinical synovitis may precede arthritis in anti-CCP2+ individuals

(HealthDay)—Subclinical synovitis frequently precedes the development of inflammatory arthritis among anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) 2-positive at-risk individuals with musculoskeletal sympto

Subclinical synovitis may precede arthritis in anti-CCP2+ individuals

(HealthDay)—Subclinical synovitis frequently precedes the development of inflammatory arthritis among anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) 2-positive at-risk individuals with musculoskeletal sympto
Researchers develop ultra-thin 'computer on the bone'

Researchers develop ultra-thin 'computer on the bone'

by Emily Dieckman,University of ArizonaOsseosurface electronic devices, which attach directly to the bone, could one day help physicians monitor bone health. It's show here applied to a synt

Researchers develop ultra-thin 'computer on the bone'

by Emily Dieckman,University of ArizonaOsseosurface electronic devices, which attach directly to the bone, could one day help physicians monitor bone health. It's show here applied to a synt
3D organoid culture method can generate large numbers of muscle cells in vitro

3D organoid culture method can generate large numbers of muscle cells in vitro

3D organoid culture method can generate large numbers of muscle cells in vitroby Alice McCarthy,Harvard UniversityMicroscopy image of a skeletal muscle organoid. The green cells are in vitro-der

3D organoid culture method can generate large numbers of muscle cells in vitro

3D organoid culture method can generate large numbers of muscle cells in vitroby Alice McCarthy,Harvard UniversityMicroscopy image of a skeletal muscle organoid. The green cells are in vitro-der
First patient-led research registry for arthritis patients launched

First patient-led research registry for arthritis patients launched

by Linda Gunter,University of Alabama at BirminghamCreakyJoints, an online, nonprofit, patient support community with more than 80,000 members, has launchedArthritis Power, the first patie

First patient-led research registry for arthritis patients launched

by Linda Gunter,University of Alabama at BirminghamCreakyJoints, an online, nonprofit, patient support community with more than 80,000 members, has launchedArthritis Power, the first patie
Many elite women athletes don't eat enough carbs, which can affect their performance and health

Many elite women athletes don't eat enough carbs, which can affect their performance and health

by Evangeline Mantzioris, Alison M. Hill and Chloe Otte,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust as a Formula 1 team wouldn't use shoddy fuel for their cars, elite athletes sho

Many elite women athletes don't eat enough carbs, which can affect their performance and health

by Evangeline Mantzioris, Alison M. Hill and Chloe Otte,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust as a Formula 1 team wouldn't use shoddy fuel for their cars, elite athletes sho
New research suggests concussion risks can be outweighed by the benefits of playing sports

New research suggests concussion risks can be outweighed by the benefits of playing sports

by Matt Lennon,The ConversationCredit: Robo Michalec from PexelsCTE:Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. It is the now popularized term that makes athletes, parents, sports administrators and

New research suggests concussion risks can be outweighed by the benefits of playing sports

by Matt Lennon,The ConversationCredit: Robo Michalec from PexelsCTE:Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. It is the now popularized term that makes athletes, parents, sports administrators and
Children with arthritis lack vitamin D

Children with arthritis lack vitamin D

by Alan Rosenberg, Hassan Vatanparast And Sarah Finch,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis of global research, we recently found that children with the most frequent type of a

Children with arthritis lack vitamin D

by Alan Rosenberg, Hassan Vatanparast And Sarah Finch,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis of global research, we recently found that children with the most frequent type of a
Human trials show drug success for treatment of genetic bone disease

Human trials show drug success for treatment of genetic bone disease

by University of LiverpoolAKU was the first human disorder that was recognised as a genetic disease 100 years ago, but is often mistaken for severe arthritisScientists at the University of Liverp

Human trials show drug success for treatment of genetic bone disease

by University of LiverpoolAKU was the first human disorder that was recognised as a genetic disease 100 years ago, but is often mistaken for severe arthritisScientists at the University of Liverp
Combining AI and thermal video offers a new window into weightlifting

Combining AI and thermal video offers a new window into weightlifting

byOpticaResearchers combined video from thermal cameras with AI-based digital processing to enhance weightlifting training. From left to right, the images show pose detection results for a visib

Combining AI and thermal video offers a new window into weightlifting

byOpticaResearchers combined video from thermal cameras with AI-based digital processing to enhance weightlifting training. From left to right, the images show pose detection results for a visib
Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritis

Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA flare responsive drug delivery system titrates drug levels in response to the level of inflammation. Credit: Kai SlaughterArthritis flares - the unpredictable

Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA flare responsive drug delivery system titrates drug levels in response to the level of inflammation. Credit: Kai SlaughterArthritis flares - the unpredictable