Articles tagged with Nerve Injuries
A study by Temple University researchers found that nerve injuries caused by repetitive strain can lead to chronic pain and degenerative problems, with cytokines playing a key role. Cytokines may affect employees' psychosocial responses, leading to 'sick-worker' syndrome, characterized by slacking off work and low-grade depression.
Researchers discovered a gene, Hsp27, that protects mature nerve cells from death following injury. Delivering this gene via therapy may lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases and nerve injuries.
A Mayo Clinic study found that youth football injuries are rare and often mild. The risk of injury increased with the player's age and level of play, but not with body weight. Most injuries were contusions, while fractures involving the ankle growth plate were more common in higher grades.
Research reveals that specific growth factors can speed up muscle regeneration and quicken healing in animal models. The findings hold promise for treating various types of muscle injuries in humans, including those affecting athletes who risk ending their careers due to disabilities caused by muscle injuries.