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Player position influences risk of ACL tear in the NFL

A new study from the University of Missouri-Columbia found that NFL players who play wide receiver or tight end are at a higher risk of suffering an injury to their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The study examined 520 tears over a ten-year period and found that contact injuries and non-contact mechanisms, such as landing from a jum...

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalThe Journal of Knee Surgery·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 20, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Proteomics of bone formation in young-adult and old mice

A new proteomics study explores the relationship between protein and transcript levels in young-adult and old mice bones. The research identifies key targets associated with bone mineral density and aging, shedding light on protein-specific changes that occur with age.

SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeNews article·DateOct 15, 2024
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

Landmark study finds antisepsis agents interchangeable in reducing infection risk in open fracture surgeries

A landmark study published in The Lancet found that chlorhexidine gluconate and povidone-iodine aqueous solutions are equally effective in preventing surgical site infections in patients with open fractures. This finding has significant implications for healthcare practitioners and may reduce costs associated with accessing these antis...

SourceLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center·JournalThe Lancet·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateOct 14, 2022

A new way to control pain after knee replacement surgery

Researchers at Houston Methodist found that injecting morphine into the tibia during knee replacement surgery reduces postoperative pain and the need for pain medication. This method, known as intraosseous infusion, may also facilitate a swifter recovery of the knee joint.

SourceHouston Methodist·JournalThe Journal of Arthroplasty·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateAug 12, 2022
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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Scientific investigations of believed remains of two apostles

Researchers from University of Southern Denmark analyze fragments of a tibia, femur, and mummified foot attributed to the apostles, finding the femur dates back to AD 214-340, not St. James' time, casting doubt on their authenticity. The study sheds light on early Christian traditions and practices surrounding relic movements.

SourceUniversity of Southern Denmark·JournalHeritage Science·DateFeb 1, 2021

Stress fracture? Your foot hitting pavement wasn't the main problem

Researchers at Vanderbilt University found that wearable sensors measure the wrong thing, focusing on foot impact rather than muscle contraction forces. They discovered a strong correlation between ground reaction forces and tibial bone loading was false, and only combined data from multiple sensors can estimate bone stress accurately.

SourceVanderbilt University·JournalPLOS ONE·DateJan 17, 2019

Smoking associated with delayed shinbone healing

Researchers found that smoking significantly delays bone healing and increases risk of nonunion among women aged 30-49. The study analyzed patient records over 20 years and revealed a significant delay in bone healing among smokers, with implications for treatment and prevention strategies.

SourceLehigh University·JournalJournal of Orthopaedic Trauma·DateJun 28, 2018
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

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Researcher: New forensic analysis indicates bones were Amelia Earhart's

A researcher re-examined seven bone measurements from 1940 and found they were more similar to Amelia Earhart than 99% of individuals in a large reference sample. The study concluded that the bones belonged to Earhart, citing evidence including her humerus and radius lengths.

SourceUniversity of Tennessee at Knoxville·JournalForensic Anthropology·DateMar 7, 2018

Bones show prehistoric women's intensive manual labor during advent of agriculture

A recent study reveals prehistoric women performed intensive manual labor for thousands of years, surpassing modern female athletes. This finding highlights the crucial role of women's labor in agriculture's development and underscores the importance of using female comparative data to interpret past behavior.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience Advances·DateNov 29, 2017

Courtship behavior trapped in 100-million-year-old amber

Scientists have discovered fossilized damselflies in Burmese amber that display ancient courtship behaviors, including elaborate leg structures and wing-like features. The findings suggest that damselfly mating rituals may have occurred as far back as the dinosaur era.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalScientific Reports·DateMar 20, 2017

Popular ultrasound treatment does not improve fracture healing

A large international study led by McMaster University researchers found that low-intensity ultrasound treatment after surgical repair of a bone fracture has no effect on recovery time or quality of life. The study involved 501 patients and showed that using either an active or placebo device did not improve outcomes.

SourceMcMaster University·JournalThe BMJ·DateOct 25, 2016
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

Mammoth injuries indicate humans occupied Arctic earlier than thought

A frozen mammoth carcass with signs of weapon-inflicted injuries suggests human occupation of the Eurasian Arctic at 45,000 years ago. This finding challenges previous estimates and highlights advancements in mammoth hunting that enabled human survival and spread across northernmost Arctic Siberia.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateJan 14, 2016

GVSU professor, student help discover one-million-year-old monkey fossil

A team of scientists, including a GVSU professor and alumni, discovered a 1-million-year-old monkey fossil in the Dominican Republic. The species, Antillothrix bernensis, was found to be morphologically consistent with previously collected material but dated to 1.3 million years ago.

SourceGrand Valley State University·JournalJournal of Human Evolution·DateSep 4, 2015
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

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Knee replacement is effective treatment for degeneration caused by Blount disease

A study at Loyola University Medical Center found that knee replacements can treat degeneration caused by Blount disease, resulting in stable knees and no pain medications. Researchers used a scoring system to evaluate the success of the surgery, with mean scores indicating excellent range of motion and low disability.

SourceLoyola Medicine·JournalThe Journal of Arthroplasty·DateAug 10, 2015

Should paramedics be allowed to give antibiotics to trauma victims?

A new study found that administering antibiotics within the first hour of injury can significantly reduce infection rates in trauma patients. The study, published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, included 137 patients with open fractures and found that those who received antibiotics early had much lower infection rates.

SourceLoyola Medicine·JournalJournal of Orthopaedic Trauma·DateFeb 23, 2015

From athletes to couch potatoes: Humans through 6,000 years of farming

Research suggests that humans became less mobile and physically active after the transition to agriculture in Central Europe around 5300 BC. Male bones show a decline in strength and rigidity, indicating reduced mobility and heavy physical work, while female bones exhibit more inconsistent trends.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·DateApr 7, 2014
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

44-year-old mystery of how fleas jump resolved

Researchers at Cambridge University have finally resolved the debate on how fleas jump, discovering that they push off with their toes. The team used high-speed cameras and mathematical modeling to analyze flea jumps, finding that both the tarsus and trochanter were involved in the jumping process.

SourceThe Company of Biologists·JournalJournal of Experimental Biology·DateFeb 10, 2011

Cholesterol-lowering drug boosts bone repair

A cholesterol-lowering drug, lovastatin, has been shown to improve bone healing in an animal model of NF1. The study found marked improvements in bone healing compared to control animals.

SourceBMC (BioMed Central)·JournalBMC Medicine·DateJul 30, 2008

High-resolution CT accurately diagnoses shin splints

A study conducted at the University of Messina found that high-resolution CT can accurately diagnose medial tibial stress syndrome, also known as shin splints, in distance runners. The study evaluated 41 subjects and found CT abnormalities in all painful tibiae of patients with shin splints.

SourceAmerican College of Radiology·JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology·DateSep 28, 2006
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only) delivers reliable low-light performance and rugged build for astrophotography, lab documentation, and field expeditions.

Long-term lead exposure linked to cognitive decline in older adults

A study published by the American Academy of Neurology found that long-term lead exposure is linked to cognitive decline in older adults. The researchers tested 985 participants and found higher tibia lead levels were consistently associated with worse cognitive performance on tests, equivalent to two to six years of aging.

SourceAmerican Academy of Neurology·JournalNeurology·DateSep 13, 2006

New study links lead exposure with increased risk of cataract

A recent study found that individuals exposed to high levels of lead are more likely to develop cataracts, with bone lead levels being the best predictor. The researchers estimate that lead exposure plays a role in approximately 42 percent of all cataracts in the studied population.

SourceNIH/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences·JournalJAMA·DateDec 10, 2004