Slip sliding away: Shield yourself from winter injury
A white winter landscape might look magical, but the cold and snow and ice can make even the simplest of tasks potentially dangerous.
Jan 30, 2024
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Wounds and Injuries: News and Research on Sprains and Strains
MeSH tree: C26.844
Injuries, burnout keep too many kids from sticking with sports: Report
Sports provides many physical and mental health benefits to children and teens, but many quit due to injury, overtraining and burnout.
Jan 22, 2024
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AI tool aids in screening ultrasound videos for carpal tunnel syndrome
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in collaboration with Aster-CMI Hospital, have developed an AI tool that can identify the median nerve in ultrasound videos and detect carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The ...
Dec 22, 2023
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Stacking your exercise over the weekend as effective as spreading activity out
Researchers have found that condensing exercise into a few days is as effective as spreading activity out across a week. Dr. Wes Troyer, a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, explains how people who ...
Nov 8, 2023
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Nail salon and other small beauty service workers face significant daily health challenges
The beauty service microbusiness industry in the United States—such as the small, independently-owned nail salons found across the country—is huge, with more than $62 billion in annual sales.
Oct 19, 2023
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Can ChatGPT diagnose your condition? Not yet, say researchers
ChatGPT, a sophisticated chatbot driven by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, has been increasingly used in health care contexts, one of which is assisting patients in self-diagnosing before seeking medical help.
Oct 16, 2023
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Females less likely to heal from ACL injuries than males, finds study
Injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), located in the knee, are typically thought to be caused by acute traumatic events, such as sudden twists. Led by Penn State researchers, new work analyzing an animal model ...
Oct 16, 2023
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Q&A: 'Sports specialization' in young athletes can do more harm than good
"Sports specialization" is a topic that's come to the forefront in recent years, meaning athletes that are playing one particular sport, especially year-round. This is at the exclusion of other activities that they would ...
Oct 3, 2023
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Another school sports season: How to lower your child's odds for injury
Playing sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it's also important to help protect them from injuries.
Sep 19, 2023
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What makes a Grand Slam champion? Research finds three key guidelines for tennis coaches
To provide adequate support to young athletes, it is important to understand their development path. Over the years, researchers have recognized the significance of tracking all processes aimed at optimizing athletes' progress ...
Sep 13, 2023
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