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Dual-Biomarker Algorithm Can Inform Osteoarthritis Diagnosis

Dec 20, 2024

THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A new diagnostic test using a dual-biomarker algorithm can inform osteoarthritis diagnosis with high accuracy, according to a study published online Dec. 1...

USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin D Supplementation for Fracture, Fall Prevention

Dec 18, 2024

TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for preventing fractures and falls i...

Application of modified Curie and SIOPEN skeleton scoring systems in F-AlF-NOTA-octreotide PET/CT for neuroblastoma.

Dec 16, 2024

The study aimed to explore the role of fluorine-18-aluminum fluoride-1,4,7-triazacyclononane-1,4,7-triacetic acid-octreotide (F-OC) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in neurobl...

Spinal Manipulation Lowers Likelihood of Butalbital Rx With Tension-Type Headache

Dec 12, 2024

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Adults receiving chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for tension-type headache have a significantly lower likelihood of butalbital prescription...

Altered Gait Following ACL Surgery May Lead to Additional Knee Problems

Dec 12, 2024

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- During the first 12 months after primary unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), gait becomes more symmetrical, but aberrant gait bio...

2019 to 2022 Saw Increase in E-Scooter/Bike-Related Injury ED Visits

Dec 12, 2024

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- From 2019 to 2022, there was an increase in electric-powered scooter and bike (e-scooter/bike)-related injuries resulting in emergency department visits, ...

Health Span-Lifespan Gaps Widening Globally

Dec 12, 2024

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Health span-lifespan gaps, resulting from health-adjusted life expectancy lagging behind longevity gains, are growing worldwide, with women exhibiting a l...

Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression Alleviates Pain From Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Dec 10, 2024

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild®) procedure provides pain relief and improved physical function for at least a year in patients suffering f...

Integration of functional electrical stimulation during robotic-assisted intervention to increase bone mineral density in individuals with complete spinal cord injury: case report.

Dec 09, 2024

A spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to an alteration of the central nervous system which significantly impacts the health, function and quality of life of those affected. Since SCI leads to a loss lower ...

The Use of the Facial Sinus Wall as Bone Shell Onlay Graft for Maxillary Posterior Ridge Reconstruction: A Retrospective Case Series.

Dec 09, 2024

To evaluate the performance and clinical outcome of vertical and horizontal bone augmentation (VHBA) in posterior maxillary regions combining lateral window sinus floor elevation (LWSFE) with a horizo...

Preferential Promotion of White Men Persisting in Academic Medicine

Dec 04, 2024

TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Preferential promotion of White men within academic medicine is persisting, with racially and ethnically diverse women experiencing greater underpromotion, a...

Comparing talent development environments of girls and boys in handball and ice hockey in Norway.

Dec 02, 2024

Currently, there is little research on successful talent development environments (TDEs) focusing on women and girls. In response, the main aim of the present study was to compare TDEs of age-specific...

Efficacy of a thermoplastic mask and pneumatic abdominal compression device for immobilization in stereotactic ablative radiotherapy of spine metastases.

Dec 02, 2024

Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) has become a key technique in management of spine metastases. With improved control over treatment plan dosimetry, there is a greater need for accurate patien...

Poor Control Over Aspects of Work Linked to Physician Burnout

Nov 28, 2024

TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Poor control over specific aspects of work is associated with burnout among physicians, according to a study published online Nov. 26 in the Annals of Inter...

RSNA: Levothyroxine Tied to Bone Loss Over Time in Older Adults

Nov 26, 2024

MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Levothyroxine (LT4) use is associated with longitudinal loss of bone mass and density in older adults, according to a study scheduled to be presented at the ...

Spinal Cord Stimulation Holds Promise for Chronic Pain

Nov 21, 2024

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for treatment of chronic pain in the back and/or lower extremities is associated with greater improvements in pain compared ...

ACR: Colchicine No Benefit for Painful Knee Osteoarthritis

Nov 20, 2024

TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Colchicine fails to improve knee pain, function, or size of synovial effusions with painful knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study presented at the ...

Risk for Emergently Treated Hypocalcemia With Denosumab Rises With CKD Stage

Nov 20, 2024

TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the risk for emergently treated hypocalcemia with denosumab increases with worsening CKD stage, according to...

Oral Infigratinib Seems Safe for Children With Achondroplasia

Nov 19, 2024

MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For children with achondroplasia, oral infigratinib does not result in major safety signals and yields increased annualized height velocity and z score at a ...

Gabapentinoid Use Tied to Higher Risk for Hip Fractures

Nov 19, 2024

MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Gabapentinoid use is associated with an increased risk for hip fractures, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in JAMA Network Open.Miriam T.Y....

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