Health
Variations on the plank: popular exercise for your core
(HealthDay)—The plank is one of the most popular exercises, surpassing sit-ups and crunches for effective core work.
May 31, 2019
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News tagged with forearm
Cardiology
New clinical practice guidelines recommend use of arteries rather than veins in heart bypass surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has released new clinical practice guidelines that recommend expanding the use of arteries from the chest and forearm rather than using veins from the leg when performing coronary artery bypass ...
Dec 8, 2015
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E-health made easier—and more comfortable
The future of health care could be found in a tiny, paper-thin skin patch that collects vital information. The Bio-patch sensor developed by researchers at Stockholm's KTH Royal Institute of Technology is inexpensive, versatile ...
Apr 17, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Two cases of progressive cutaneous anthrax described
(HealthDay)—Two cases of cutaneous anthrax which started on the right forearm and progressed are described in a case report published online Dec. 12 in the International Journal of Dermatology.
Dec 20, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Has the COVID-19 pandemic compromised bone health?
Results from a study published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has had negative effects on bone tissue—including both bone mineral density in the forearm and total bone mineral ...
Nov 22, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Ankle fractures could be significant risk factor for subsequent fracture
A study by researchers at the University of Geneva concludes that prevalent ankle fractures should be considered as osteoporotic fractures and taken into account in fracture-risk assessment.
Apr 5, 2014
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Surgery
Shoulder injuries in baseball pitchers could be prevented with 3-D motion detection system
A new 3-D motion detection system could help identify baseball pitchers who are at risk for shoulder injuries, according to a new study. The system can be used on the field, and requires only a laptop computer. Other systems ...
Apr 23, 2013
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Surgery
Case: Exertional compartment syndrome in motorcycle racer
(HealthDay)—In a case study published online April 14 in BMJ Case Reports, chronic exertional compartment syndrome of both flexor and extensor compartments of the forearm is described in a motorcycle racer, which resolved ...
May 10, 2016
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