Surgery
Why some ACL surgeries fail
Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are devastating for athletes of any age.
Mar 22, 2017
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Ophthalmology
Floaters are common as we age but may signal a more serious eye problem
Have you ever noticed the sudden appearance of a black dot in your field of vision that moves around when you move your eyes? It could also look like a cob web. You try blinking but it just won't go away. They can be quite ...
Feb 6, 2017
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Pediatrics
Crybaby: The vitamins in your tears
Testing for nutritional deficiencies in blood can be invasive and expensive. A team led by Michigan Technological University explored what it takes to switch to tears instead.
Jan 12, 2017
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Ophthalmology
New dry eye drug is first that aims to treat cause, rather than symptoms
University of Virginia Health System researchers have developed a potential therapeutic treatment for dry eye, with human testing to start in March. The drug differs from other treatments of dry eye in that it aims to treat ...
Jan 6, 2017
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Experts outline importance of recognizing, treating meniscal root tears
The menisci, cartilage discs between the joint surfaces in the knee, play an important role in distributing stress across the curved surfaces of the knee. However, tears of the root of the meniscus have been increasingly ...
Nov 15, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Evidence of Zika virus found in tears
Researchers have found that Zika virus can live in eyes and have identified genetic material from the virus in tears, according to a study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The study, in mice, helps ...
Sep 6, 2016
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Ophthalmology
Dry eye is common and easily treated
Our eyes can become dry and uncomfortable due to a number of things - irritants in the environment, age, gender, certain medications or medical conditions - that can leave them feeling gritty, burning, itchy, and often feeling ...
Jul 18, 2016
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Surgery
Location of UCL tears in MLB pitchers can help determine if surgery is necessary
Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries in Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers are high-impact due to player time lost and the resulting effect on teams and an athlete's career, making treatment decisions an even greater ...
Jul 7, 2016
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Ophthalmology
New insight may lead to better detection and treatment of autoimmune disorder Sjögren's syndrome
The autoimmune disorder Sjögren's syndrome is often overlooked or misdiagnosed because the symptoms are similar to other conditions. Its characteristic symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth, and reduced tear production is ...
May 4, 2016
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Surgery
New procedure for massive rotator cuff tears restores stability better, say researchers
Repairing massive rotator cuff tears is often a tricky proposition, especially for those who have failed prior surgery. Researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Specialty ...
Mar 6, 2016
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