Gene associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis identified
Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan have identified the first gene to be associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (also called AIS) across Asian and Caucasian ...
Genetics
May 12, 2013 |
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Self-image worse for teens with untreated scoliosis
(HealthDay)—Adolescents with untreated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis report worse pain and worse self-image than unaffected adolescents, although the difference is clinically significant only for self-image, ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 13, 2013 |
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Risk factors ID'd for scoliosis surgery complications
(HealthDay)—Increases in the upper thoracic scoliotic curve, thoracic kyphosis, and number of rod-lengthening procedures are risk factors for postoperative complications associated with growing-rod (GR) ...
Surgery
Apr 30, 2013 |
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