Health
Study finds tear gas could have temporary impact on lung health
The effects of tear gas are not just short term and could be experienced for up to two weeks after the event, according to a new study.
Sep 8, 2014
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Surgery
Animal joint surgeries may lead to human repairs
A pair of unique surgical procedures performed on animals promises to revolutionize the ways surgeons repair cartilage and meniscus tears in human knees and other joints.
Aug 26, 2014
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Surgery
Knee surgery shows no benefit for people with mild osteoarthritis
A new study indicates that there is no apparent benefit to arthroscopic knee surgery for age-related tears of the meniscus in comparison with nonsurgical or sham treatments. The study, published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical ...
Aug 25, 2014
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Pediatrics
Girls in sports need to worry about their knees, study finds
Watch your knees, girls. A new study in Pediatrics, the journal for the American Academy of Pediatrics, found that anterior cruciate ligament injuries are on the rise, and girls are more likely to get this injury than their ...
Jun 24, 2014
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Health
ACL injuries in young female athletes now an epidemic
(Medical Xpress)—With young female athletes experiencing an epidemic of ACL knee injuries, a Loyola University Medical Center sports medicine specialist is urging parents to demand that coaches implement injury-prevention ...
May 1, 2014
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Pediatrics
Training programs protect young athletes from ACL tears
(HealthDay)—Certain training methods can greatly reduce young athletes' risk of serious and potentially debilitating knee injuries, a new report says.
Apr 28, 2014
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Other
3Qs: New ways to treat injuries like Gronk's
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski tore both his articular cartilage and medial cartilage ligaments in a game two weeks ago after a defender's jarring hit to his leg. The current recovery period for ligament tears ...
Dec 18, 2013
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Surgery
New health economics study highlights long-term benefits of rotator cuff surgery
Each year, close to 2 million people in the United States visit their doctor for shoulder pain associated with a rotator cuff injury. Approximately one-third of rotator cuff tears will require surgery, with the remaining ...
Nov 20, 2013
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Health
ACL injuries may be prevented by different landing strategy
Women are two to eight times more likely than men to suffer a debilitating tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee and a new study suggests that a combination of body type and landing techniques may be to ...
Sep 3, 2013
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Health
After an ACL tear: Research opens door to new treatments to improve recovery for athletes
Striking the likes of Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose, L.A. Lakers' Kobe Bryant and Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez, tears in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are one of the most rampant and serious knee injuries among athletes.
Jun 13, 2013
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