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Study suggests protein made in the liver is a key factor in men's bone health
New research suggests the liver plays a previously unrecognized role in bone health, but only in males. A McGill University-led study published in Matrix Biology found that a protein made in the liver helps regulate bone ...
Feb 7, 2026
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From injury to inspiration: Teen's Lego project brightens hospital recovery
When high school athlete Devin Brenner suffered a catastrophic knee injury during a long jump event, his competitive dreams were suddenly replaced by a grueling 10-month road to recovery. Now, the 18-year-old is using the ...
Feb 4, 2026
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Why do our joints crack, pop and crunch? Should we worry about it?
Many of us have noisy joints. Knees crack on the stairs, necks pop when we stretch, and knuckles seem to crack almost on demand. These sounds can be startling and are often blamed on aging, damage or the looming threat of ...
Feb 3, 2026
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Engineered micro scaffolds show promise for helping people recover from severe muscle loss
When a car accident or athletic injury destroys more than 20% of a muscle's mass, the body faces a problem it often can't heal fully on its own. Without intervention, scar tissue fills the injury site and can leave patients ...
Jan 31, 2026
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People with unstable ankle fractures may avoid surgery and do well with casts
Ankle fractures are among the most common fractures in adults. Some ankle fractures are "stable," so the patient can carry on walking on the ankle without the bones falling out of position. However, some fractures are "unstable" ...
Jan 31, 2026
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Universal tissue engineering approach could transform future of bone transplantation
Bone and skeletal injuries cause extensive and long-term functional impairments worldwide. In a new study, researchers at Lund University in Sweden show how a cell-free cartilage structure can safely guide bone repair without ...
Jan 28, 2026
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Slippery streets after winter storms raise risk of falls, doctor warns
After a winter storm, sidewalks, parking lots and stairways can quickly turn into slip hazards, even after plows and salt trucks have passed.
Jan 28, 2026
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Neuropathic bladder patients face complications after hip surgery
Patients with neuropathic bladder (NB), a condition in which nerve damage affects bladder function, have a significantly higher risk of joint infections, blood clots, and other adverse events after receiving total hip replacement ...
Jan 27, 2026
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As taurine fuels leukemia, it may also impact bone health
In a basic science study last year, researchers discovered that taurine, available in energy drinks and as a supplement, feeds the growth of leukemia stem cells. A new study recently published by the same Wilmot Cancer Institute ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Knee braces offer low-risk and effective option for managing painful arthritis, research shows
Using a knee brace can help people with painful knee osteoarthritis manage their symptoms, according to new research led by Professor Melanie Holden at Keele University and Professor George Peat at Sheffield Hallam University.
Jan 26, 2026
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AI-powered model advances treatment planning for patients with spinal metastasis
Spinal metastasis, the spread of cancer to the spine, is a frequent complication in advanced cancer. It often causes severe pain and paralysis, significantly impacting quality of life.
Jan 26, 2026
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Surgery unnecessary for elbow fractures in children, new study finds
Researchers in Liverpool and Oxford have found that surgery for a common elbow fracture in children offers no clinical benefit compared to non-surgical care. The findings could have significant implications for treatment ...
Jan 21, 2026
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Fracture prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: Research uncovers perspectives on bone health
Despite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing a higher rate of fragility fractures from low-impact injuries, such as a fall from standing height, bone health remains an under-researched health issue.
Jan 20, 2026
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Basivertebral nerve ablation provides early, sustained chronic low back pain relief
Chronic low back pain significantly affects quality of life for millions of people worldwide. Back pain makes it difficult to perform everyday tasks and is among the leading reasons why patients see their doctor.
Jan 15, 2026
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Glucocorticoid injection shows little benefit for knee osteoarthritis, clinical trial finds
Researchers in China have found no statistically significant advantage for infrapatellar fat pad glucocorticoid injection over saline for 12-week knee pain change or effusion synovitis volume change in inflammatory knee osteoarthritis.
HIF1 protein identified as key trigger in common tendon diseases
Complaints such as pain in the Achilles tendon, tennis elbow, swimmer's shoulder and jumper's knee are familiar to many young sportspeople, as well as to older individuals. These conditions are all caused by overloading of ...
Jan 14, 2026
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Surgery is no more effective than six weeks in a cast for unstable ankle fractures, clinical trial finds
Wearing a cast for six weeks appears to be no less effective than surgery for healing unstable ankle fractures and carries fewer treatment-related harms, finds a clinical trial from Finland published in The BMJ.
Jan 14, 2026
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What's the difference between a sprained ankle and a twisted ankle?
After the summer break, you're ready to get back into exercise. You put on your shoes, pop on your headphones and head out the door on your first run of the new year.
Jan 14, 2026
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Q&A: Touted as non-contact, flag football is still a game of hard knocks
Pigskin passers are invading athletic fields once dominated by soccer and lacrosse teams. But these blitzers aren't suited up like gladiators.
Jan 9, 2026
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First map of nerve circuitry in bone helps physicians identify key signals for bone repair
When a house catches on fire, we assume that a smoke alarm inside will serve one purpose and one purpose only: warn the occupants of danger. But imagine if the device could transform into something that could fight the fire ...
Jan 8, 2026
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People as young as 50 can need a hip replacement. Here's everything you need to know about this common surgery
Around 117,000 people living in England and Wales had a hip replacement in 2024. Although hip replacements are often thought of as a surgery that mainly older people need, reports from previous years show that around 43% ...
Jan 8, 2026
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Shared genes may influence both artery calcification and bone density
A new study published suggests that the connection between coronary artery calcification—a measure of calcium buildup in the arteries—and bone mineral density may be driven in part by shared genetic factors, rather than ...
Jan 8, 2026
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Amid a rise in knee injuries, tips for prevention and recovery
Does it seem like the number of people you know who have sustained knee injuries has increased recently? That's likely because of a rising incidence rate in acute knee injuries, as documented and analyzed in a 2022 study.
Jan 7, 2026
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Identifying injury mechanisms influencing the severity of knee injuries in rugby
Knee injuries in rugby players occur with high incidence and severity, posing a significant burden on athletes. Although many studies on rugby injuries have been published, few combine video analysis with epidemiological ...
Jan 7, 2026
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Schizophrenia and osteoporosis share 195 genetic loci, highlighting unexpected biological bridges between brain and bone
A comprehensive genetic investigation led by Dr. Feng Liu at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital has uncovered striking molecular connections between schizophrenia and bone health, identifying 195 shared genetic loci ...
Jan 6, 2026
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