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  Rotator Cuff Tears: Are They All In The Family?

  May 1, 2009 — People with relatives who have experienced rotator cuff tears are at increased risk of similar tendon tears themselves, according to a new ... > full story
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  Chronic Ankle Pain May Be More Than Just A Sprain

  May 1, 2009 — Ankle sprains are a common injury after a fall, sudden twist or blow to the ankle joint. New information indicates tendon injuries may be the ... > full story
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  Americans May Be Missing Direct Route To Head And Neck Cancer Care, Survey Shows

  April 23, 2009 — Tens of thousands of Americans are diagnosed annually with head and neck cancers, but many adults are unaware of doctors who specialize in treating these conditions, according to a recent ... > full story
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  Inexpensive Drug Appears To Relieve Fibromyalgia Pain

  April 17, 2009 — A small pilot study was conducted over a 14-week period to test the new use of a low dose of a drug called naltrexone for the treatment of chronic pain. The drug, which has been used clinically for ... > full story
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  Orthopedic Experts Examine Overhead Throwing Injuries

  April 8, 2009 — Baseball season is underway. With the pros, college and high school teams taking to the baseball diamonds and Little Leaguers soon to follow, orthopedic specialists are cautioning players to be aware ... > full story
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  Simple Bedside Test Improves Diagnosis Of Chronic Back Pain, Could Guide Treatment

  April 6, 2009 — A simple and inexpensive method of assessing pain is better than currently used techniques for distinguishing neuropathic pain -- pain caused by damage to the nervous system -- from other types of ... > full story
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  Surgeons Disagree On Best Treatment For Healing A Moderate Shoulder Separation

  April 1, 2009 — While low-level shoulder separations can commonly be treated nonsurgically and high-level injuries often require surgery, a literature review finds that many surgeons still disagree on the best ... > full story
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  Reverse Surgical Solution For A Painful Shoulder

  March 25, 2009 — A few months ago, 63-year old Leona Carter could no longer use her right arm. She couldn't raise it, brush her teeth or get ... > full story
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  Analysis Of Windmill Pitching Shows Risk Of Injury To Biceps In Softball Players

  March 24, 2009 — Contrary to common belief, softball pitching subjects the biceps to high forces and torques when the player's arm swings around to release the ball, according to an analysis of muscle firing ... > full story
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  Computerized Female Form For Designers

  March 12, 2009 — Researchers in Japan have turned to mathematics to build a computerized 3-D model of the female trunk that could help lingerie and other clothes designers make more sensuous, comfortable and better ... > full story

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