Why most knee injuries don't need surgery to heal
Two decades ago, orthopedic surgeons began taking notice of a particular oddity in patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery.
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What goes into the toilet doesn't always stay there, and other coronavirus risks in public bathrooms
Most public restrooms are grungy in the best of times. Now, we have the coronavirus risk to contend with, too. There are lots of risks—dirty sinks and door handles, airborne particles and other people in small, enclosed ...
Jun 5, 2020
Thrombosis risk particularly high for people suffering from rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease activity
People suffering from rheumatoid arthritis with increased disease activity are more often affected by thrombosis. A current Swedish study came to the result that among patients with high disease activity, one in one hundred ...
Jun 5, 2020
Hormonal changes during menopause decrease muscle mass, but physical activity might slow the decrement
A large study of middle-aged women shows that age-related changes in skeletal muscle are part of everyday life for women in their fifties. During this time, women transition from perimenopause to postmenopause and the production ...
Jun 5, 2020
