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New survey shows allergies dramatically impact sufferers' moods and how they feel about themselves
A new Harris Interactive phone survey conducted among 1,000 allergy sufferers, 1,000 consumers (both allergy sufferers and non-sufferers) and 300 physicians shows that beyond the sneezing, sniffling and watery eyes, allergies also have deep and emotional impacts on a sufferer's mood and self-perceptions. view more (2008-03-20)
TiGenix raises EUR 12 million in first round financing
LEUVEN (BELGIUM) - TiGenix, a Belgium based biomedical company, focusing on the functional repair of damaged and diseased musculoskeletal tissues, announces that it has closed a EUR 12 million financing round with leading European venture capital funds. The lead investor in the round is ING Private Equity, with the funds advised by Capricorn... view more... (2003-10-02)
Grandparents, older adults encouraged to seek help for a sleep disorder
September 9th is National Grandparents Day, a day to honor grandparents across America as important members of our families and communities. view more (2007-08-14)
MDCT Arthrography Good for Assessing Hip Dysplasia
MDCT arthrography is an accurate method for assessing cartilage loss in patients with hip dysplasia and may be more reliable than MRI in such instances. view more (2005-08-08)
Study finds sizeable underutilization of hip and knee replacement procedures
A Duke University study reports that of those men and women whose physicians recommended a total hip or knee replacement, a staggering 92 and 88 percent, respectively, did not take advantage of these surgical procedures, despite their safety, success rates and long-term positive outcomes. view more (2006-06-05)
To avoid stomach upset in arthritis patients, drug combination more effective
UCLA/VA researchers found that for arthritis patients, taking a combination of two drugs may be most effective in protecting against stomach upset called dyspepsia, which is a side effect of common pain medications. view more (2006-05-02)
Getting ACL tears to heal themselves
A surgeon at Children's Hospital Boston may have found a better way to repair tears to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a knee injury suffered by more than 100,000 Americans each year, particularly teenage girls. view more (2006-03-29)
Female hormone cycle affects knee joints
New research from the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary has found a connection between the laxity of a woman's knee joint and her monthly hormone cycle. view more (2009-04-20)
Obesity and high physical activity are risk factors for surgery-demanding osteoarthritis
People who are severely overweight are up to three times more likely to need total hip replacement (THR) surgery in later life, a team of researchers from Norway revealed today. In addition, those who take part in high physical activity at work are twice as likely to develop surgery-demanding osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip. Speaking at the Press... view more... (2001-06-14)
Cancer diagnosis - the Star Trek way
A small portable optical tool that can simply be pointed at the body to detect cancerous cells or reveal how body tissue is being affected by laser or cryogenic therapy could one day be the result of research being carried out by laser physicists at Imperial College. view more (2000-03-21)
Tufts researchers are keeping track of vitamin K: Research summary
Much of what is known about the content of vitamin K in the U.S. food supply comes from research conducted in the Vitamin K Laboratory at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. view more (2006-06-07)
Elderly fare better when included in decisions on treatment trade-offs
Halting a medication that treats one ailment because it may worsen another is a treatment trade-off decision that elderly patients with multiple medical conditions would rather take part in, researchers at Yale School of Medicine report in a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. view more (2008-10-29)
Experimental gene therapy 'abolishes' arthritis pain and lessens joint damage
Early-stage research has found that a new gene therapy can nearly eliminate arthritis pain, and significantly reduce long-term damage to the affected joints, according to a study published today in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism. view more (2007-05-29)
MRI shows new types of injuries in young gymnasts
Adolescent gymnasts are developing a wide variety of arm, wrist and hand injuries that are beyond the scope of previously described gymnastic-related trauma, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). view more (2008-12-01)
Smith & Nephew launches Oxinium - a significant technological advance to finding a hip replacement that will last a lifetime
1 April 2004, London, UK - A breakthrough in hip replacement technology from orthopaedic specialists, Smith & Nephew, means that nine million people who suffer with arthritis or chronic hip injury in the UK can now benefit from the new Oxinium hip, which could last their lifetime due to its superior strength and endurance. It also means that... view more... (2004-03-30)
New drug target in obesity: Fat cells make lots of melanin
As millions of Americans gear up for the Thanksgiving holiday, a new research report published online in The FASEB Journal, may provide some relief for those leery of having a second helping. view more (2008-10-30)
Scientists discover why a mother's high-fat diet contributes to obesity in her children
New research published online in The FASEB Journal suggests that pregnant women should think twice about high-fat foods. view more (2008-10-01)
World-leading microscope shows more detail than ever
A unique 3-dimensional microscope that works in a new way is giving unprecedented insight into microscopic internal structure and chemical composition. It is revealing how materials are affected, over time, by changes in temperature, humidity, weight load and other conditions. view more (2006-05-03)
Scientists move towards stem cell therapy trials to mend shattered bones
The UK Stem Cell Foundation, the Medical Research Council and Scottish Enterprise, in partnership with the Chief Scientist's Office, are funding a £1.4 million project to further the research at the University of Edinburgh with a view to setting up a clinical trial within two years. view more (2008-02-19)
Pain relieving effects of acupuncture are limited
The pain relieving effects of acupuncture compared with placebo are small and seem to lack clinical relevance, according to a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2009-01-28)
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