News Feature Channel: Bone Health

NJ Man Will Dance At His Wedding, Thanks To Robotic Double Knee Replacement AT HUMC

Hackensack Meridian Health — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:45:55 EST

Hackensack University Medical Center now offering robotically assisted knee replacement surgery with the TMINI Miniature Robotic System.

3D-Printed Femurs May Enhance Biomechanical Studies

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:35:15 EST

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed a breakthrough three-dimensional (3D) printing technique for generating realistic models of the human femur that could make it easier and less expensive to conduct biomechanical research.

Can Small Bursts of Activity Throughout the Day Decrease Chronic Pain?

Wake Forest University School of Medicine — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:10:52 EST

Setting out to prove that movement indeed is medicine for older adults with chronic knee and hip pain, Wake Forest University researchers have received a $5.7 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct a five-year study.

Does Gut Microbiome Affect Spine Health?

RUSH — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:30:02 EST

Are back problems influenced by your gut? Researchers at Rush think there may be a connection.

Prolonged Fasting for Multiple Orthopedic Surgeries Raises Risk of Malnutrition, Leading to Worse Outcomes

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 13:30:00 EST

People who have multiple orthopedic surgeries during the same hospital stay are more likely to suffer malnutrition due to repeated or prolonged fasting, which can slow recovery and increase the risk of death, according to a study of more than 28 million patients presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY(r) 2024 annual meeting.

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine Receive $4.5 Million Grant from Department of Defense to Study Neck Injuries

Wake Forest University School of Medicine — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:05:09 EST

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have received a three-year, $4.5 million grant from the Department of Defense to study cervical spine injuries in military personnel.

51 Mercy Medical Center Physicians Named Among Region's "TOP DOCTORS" in November 2024 Issue of BALTIMORE Magazine

Mercy Medical Center — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:35:57 EST

A total of 51 Mercy Medical Center physicians were recognized in Baltimore magazine's November 2024 "Top Doctors" issue, representing 32 separate specialties, ranging from cardiology to urogynecology.

Detroit Lions Aidan Hutchinson Tibia Break Against Dallas Cowboys

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:20:16 EST

$8.1M Grant Will Allow Researchers to Study the Role of Skeletal Stem Cells in Craniofacial Bone Diseases and Deformities

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:25:27 EST

Researchers at UTHealth Houston have been awarded an $8.1 million grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to examine skeletal stem cells as potential drivers of craniofacial bone diseases and deformities. The study is led by Noriaki Ono, DDS, PhD, associate professor of orthodontics, and diagnostic and biomedical sciences at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry.

Which Nonsurgical Treatments Help Adolescent Scoliosis?

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:05:47 EST

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common spinal condition in children. But while the most severe cases require surgical treatment, the main goal is to prevent curves from progressing--and avoid the need for surgery.What's the best way to do this? Is a back brace the only option? And what should parents do if a child won't wear a brace to school?

Nationwide Children's Hospital Recognized Among Best of the Best

Nationwide Children's Hospital — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:05:00 EST

Nationwide Children's Hospital has been named to U.S. �鶹��ý & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll for the 11th consecutive year. The Honor Roll is a top distinction awarded to only 10 children's hospitals nationwide. Nationwide Children's also is ranked in the top 10 in seven of the 10 specialties.

Tool Listens in on Early Osteoarthritis Biochemical Communication in Joints

Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:05:25 EST

New research in FASEB BioAdvances reveals that a fluorescent dye could help scientists listen to biochemical conversations between cartilage and bone during the earliest stages of osteoarthritis--even before the disease causes pain.

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation to Host Symposium on Xylazine Crisis in Pennsylvania

The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:05:01 EST

The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research & Education announces a symposium titled "The Next Chapter of the Opioid Epidemic in Pennsylvania: The Xylazine Crisis" to be held on November 23, 2024, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Bluemle Life Science Building at Jefferson Med in Philadelphia.

Loyola University Medical Center Awarded on �鶹��ýweek's list of America's Best Orthopedic Hospitals 2024

Loyola Medicine — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:05:25 EST

Loyola University Medical Center has been included on �鶹��ýweek's inaugural list of America's Best Orthopedic Hospitals 2024. This prestigious award is presented by �鶹��ýweek and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on July 24th, 2024, and can be viewed on the �鶹��ýweek website. America's Best Orthopedic Hospitals 2024 ranking awards 175 leading hospitals in the field of orthopedics in the U.S., as well as highlighting the notable treatments.

Cedars-Sinai Experts Available to Comment on Children's Health Topics

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:05:31 EST

Experts from Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's are available to discuss a range of pediatric topics, including infectious diseases, adolescent weight management and the latest pediatric research coming out of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) annual conference happening Sept. 27-Oct. 1 in Orlando, Florida.

Nickolas to lead Division of Bone and Mineral Diseases

Washington University in St. Louis — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:05:49 EST

Thomas Nickolas, MD, has been named the next director of the Division of Bone and Mineral Diseases in the Department of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He comes to WashU Medicine from Columbia University and will begin his new role in January.

Bone Health Matters: Essential Tips for Women in Menopause

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:30:36 EST

Strong bones and joints are essential for overall quality of life. They enable us to perform daily tasks, participate in activities we enjoy and maintain independence as we age. For women going through menopause, preserving bone and joint health is particularly important, as the risk of osteoporosis and fractures increases significantly during this time.

Hillandale Farms Family Giving to Support Musculoskeletal Care and Research Tops $45 Million with the Creation of the Orland Bethel Musculoskeletal Research Center Biobank

University of Pittsburgh — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:05:46 EST

With this second gift of $18.5 million, Pitt will launch the Orland Bethel Musculoskeletal Research Center Biobank that will collect, house and properly distribute specimens that will shed light on disorders such as arthritis, osteoporosis, and a range of spinal conditions and orthopedic joint issues.

Liposomal Bupivacaine Doesn't Decrease Pain After Hip Fracture Surgery

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:00:57 EST

For older adults undergoing hemiarthroplasty for hip fracture, intraoperative use of liposomal bupivacaine does not improve pain scores or other relevant outcomes, compared to conventional bupivacaine, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Augmented Reality Navigation System Could Improve Lumbar Puncture Accuracy

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:05:01 EST

A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, can be challenging for physicians to perform manually. A new ultrasound navigation system could provide accurate, real-time, and intuitive needle insertion planning and guidance.