Orthopedic implants are used to fixate the bone fragments of fractures. Novel smart implants are now being developed that can continuously monitor and actively promote bone healing—by, for example, micro-massaging the fracture ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Researchers from University of Tsukuba have elucidated the molecular mechanism by which macrophages, a type of immune cell, control heat production in brown adipose tissue to increase the body temperature in response to cold.
Mar 26, 2024
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A team of Georgia Tech researchers has introduced a new therapeutic system to offset the poor clinical outcomes often associated with common rotator cuff surgery.
Mar 26, 2024
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If you're in your 60s, 70s or even older, you might think your days of productively pumping iron are behind you.
Mar 22, 2024
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A recent study shows exercise is also beneficial and safe for older people with multiple chronic conditions or risk factors. Exercise can improve physical fitness despite chronic diseases. However, exercise should be started ...
Mar 22, 2024
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Cardiac amyloidosis is a serious disease in which abnormal proteins (amyloids) accumulate in the heart muscle and impair heart function. As the disease leads to serious complications such as heart insufficiency and, in many ...
Mar 21, 2024
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A research consortium led by Nestlé Research in Switzerland and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) made a recent discovery that the natural molecule trigonelline present ...
Mar 21, 2024
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For the thousands of people globally affected by the disease myasthenia gravis (MG), everyday activities become a struggle, and in severe cases, the disease can be life-threatening.
Mar 21, 2024
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A new study comparing muscle structure between active and inactive people has found that older people who regularly do endurance exercise maintain similar muscle characteristics to younger counterparts.
Mar 21, 2024
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Astronauts have been able to track their muscle health in spaceflight for the first time using a handheld device, revealing which muscles are most at risk of weakening in low gravity conditions.
Mar 20, 2024
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