Newswise Feature Channel: Bone Health

Bone Marrow Transplant Donor and Recipient to Meet at Survivor Picnic

Loyola Medicine — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:05:06 EST

On Sunday, September 8, a 27-year-old Loyola Medicine patient will meet for the first time the Arizona man who donated bone marrow on three separate occasions to help save her life.

Novel immunotherapy improves recovery from spinal cord injury

Washington University in St. Louis — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:00:00 EST

WashU Medicine researchers have designed, in mice, an approach to minimizing the damage from a spinal cord injury through the use of engineered immune cells. Mice given the treatment had improved recovery from injuries, demonstrating potential for developing the therapy for people.

Perimenopause, menopause and ... weightlifting? Expert explains value for bone health

Mayo Clinic — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:05:09 EST

Menopause affects women all the way to their bones, and that is why building skeletal health is especially important during perimenopause and after menopause, says May Al-Araji, MBChB, a women's health and family medicine expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London.

Summer Program Reaffirms Student's Passion for Orthopedics

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:05:05 EST

This summer PCOM South Georgia medical student Michael Abaskaron (DO '27) was one of 20 medical school students selected to participate in the Summer Research Externship Program at Ohio Health in Columbus. He focused on orthopedics. "This program provides medical students with exposure to a field they might be interested in," he said.

Local Undergrad Conducts Research with PCOM South Georgia Faculty Mentor

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:05:49 EST

Scott Holmes of Camilla, Georgia, is a senior nursing major at Georgia Southern University. This summer he became the South Georgia campus' first participant in PCOM's Pathways to Medicine Undergraduate Research program.

Curious by Nature: The Robotic Revolution of Knee Replacements with Dr. Marc Hungerford

Newswise — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:05:02 EST

Dr. Marc Hungerford, the director of the Joint Journey Program and Chief of Orthopedics at Mercy Medical Center, explains the use of robotic technology in orthopedic surgeries. The robots, particularly haptic robots, assist surgeons by guiding them during the surgery to make precise cuts on the bones.

New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Makes A Comeback After Season Ending Achilles Injury With The Jets Last Year

Hackensack Meridian Health — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:05:24 EST

Achilles tear surgery and comeback

New technique paves the way for efficient Vitamin D3 production

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:05:01 EST

Scientists have developed a new method for crafting intricate microfluidic channels in glass using intense laser pulses. These tiny channels offer exceptional clarity for ultraviolet (UV) light, making them ideal for continuous-flow photochemical reactions like synthesising vitamin D3. The technique paves the way for miniaturized, efficient chemical production methods with promising applications in medicine, materials science, and beyond.

Endocrine Society honors endocrinology field's leaders with 2025 Laureate Awards

Endocrine Society — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:00:10 EST

The Endocrine Society today announced it has chosen 14 leading endocrinologists as winners of its prestigious 2025 Laureate Awards, the top honors in the field.

Modic changes linked to microbial differences in lumbar spine

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:00:54 EST

Among patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion, the presence of Modic changes is associated with differences in microbial diversity and metabolites in the lumbar cartilaginous endplates (LCEPs), reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Can Magnesium Supplements Improve Health?

Tufts University — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:05:55 EST

Edward Saltzman, a nutrition scientist at Tufts University, shares what scientists know and don't know about magnesium and how to take it responsibly.

American Society of Anesthesiologists Brings ANESTHESIOLOGY(r) 2024 to Philadelphia

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:05:41 EST

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen may be a simple way to reduce the risk of postoperative delirium. Combining two common blood tests may help doctors identify pregnant women who are at higher risk for life-threatening preeclampsia.

Tecnologia smart knee permite que a equipe medica monitore remotamente a recuperacao dos pacientes

Mayo Clinic — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 06:05:30 EST

Por mais de 15 anos, Ronald Gary Woods finalizava a maioria dos seus dias com os joelhos doendo.

La tecnologia smart knee permite al equipo de atencion medica monitorear de forma remota la recuperacion de los pacientes

Mayo Clinic — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 06:00:00 EST

Durante mas de 15 anos, Ronald Gary Woods terminaba la mayoria de sus dias con dolor en las rodillas.

تقنية ذكية للركبة تتيح لفريق الرعاية مراقبة تعافي المرضى عن بُعد

Mayo Clinic — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 02:05:56 EST

مانكاتو، مينيسوتا -- لأكثر من 15 عامًا، كان رونالد جاري وودز ينهي معظم أيامه بألم في ركبتيه.

Electric Scooter-related Injuries Are Becoming More Frequent and Costly

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:00:27 EST

The introduction of publicly shared electric scooters ("escooters") in Denver, Colorado has resulted in a steady increase in injuries and hospital admissions, according to research led by Alexander Lauder, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Denver Health Medical Center.

Good outcomes 10 years after surgery for ectopic bone in thoracic spine

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:00:33 EST

Thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (TOPLL) is a rare condition associated with ectopic bone formation in the thoracic spine. A long-term follow-up study from Japan shows significant and lasting improvement in outcomes with posterior decompression and fixation surgery for patients with T-OPLL, reports The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Spinal Fusion Linked to Higher LIV for 'Tweeners' With Scoliosis

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:05:10 EST

What is the best approach for children ages 8 to 11 who need surgery for early onset scoliosis? Is it better to implant growing rods--or perform a "one and done" posterior spinal fusion?There's no one-size-fits-all answer to that question for patients in this age group, often called "tweeners."

Improved chemokine homing enhances CAR T-cell therapy for osteosarcoma

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:05:38 EST

Learn how scientists at St. Jude are leading research to improve CAR T-cell therapy for osteosarcoma by enhancing chemokine homing.

White Matter May Aid Recovery From Spinal Cord Injuries: Study

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:05:45 EST

At the Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science (VUIIS), scientists are focusing on a previously understudied part of the brain and spinal cord -- white matter. Their discoveries could lead to treatments that restore nerve activity through the targeted delivery of electromagnetic stimuli or drugs.