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Relief for Early Shoulder Arthritis
February 27, 2009 — Young and middle-age adults tend to interpret chronic shoulder pain as the result of athletic and overuse injuries and shrug them off. But a subset of those patients under age 50 can't easily shrug ... > full story -
Aching Back? Cholesterol Medication Might Help
February 24, 2009 — A new study finds that using statins may be useful in treatment for degenerative disc. Back pain, a hallmark of degenerative disc disease, sends millions of people to their doctor. In fact, more than ... > full story -
Only Exercise Effective In Preventing Low-Back Problems, Review Suggests
February 20, 2009 — Low-back pain continues to impose a huge burden on industrialized societies, in terms of symptoms, medical costs, productivity, and work absence. But a systematic review of the literature finds ... > full story -
Chronic Low-Back Pain On The Rise: Study Finds 'Alarming Increase' In Prevalence
February 9, 2009 — The proportion of people suffering from long term, impairing low back pain has more than doubled in North Carolina since the early 1990s, according to a new study. What's more, researchers believe ... > full story -
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Routine Scans For Low-Back Pain Do Not Improve Outcomes
February 6, 2009 — Physicians should not immediately order routine scans for low-back pain unless they observe features of a serious underlying condition, researchers report. Performing routine X-rays or MRIs for ... > full story -
Exercise Underutilized For Chronic Back And Neck Pain
January 29, 2009 — Exercise is commonly used to improve physical function, decrease symptoms and minimize disability caused by chronic low back or neck pain. Numerous randomized trials and clinical practice guidelines ... > full story -
Motor Control Exercises Reduce Persistent Low-Back Pain, Study Shows
January 28, 2009 — Motor control exercises, when performed in conjunction with other forms of therapy, can significantly reduce pain and disability in patients with persistent low back pain, according to a new ... > full story -
Shoulder Injuries In US High School Athletes Occur More Often In Boys
January 26, 2009 — Although shoulder injuries accounted for just 8 percent of all injuries sustained by high school athletes, shoulder injuries were relatively common in predominately male sports such as baseball (18 ... > full story -
Here's Venom In Your Eye: Spitting Cobras Hit Their Mark
January 22, 2009 — Spitting cobras have an exceptional ability to spray venom into eyes of potential attackers. A new study reveals how these snakes maximize their chances of hitting the target. Using high-speed ... > full story -
Rise In Antibiotic Resistant Pediatric Head And Neck Infections
January 19, 2009 — There was a nationwide increase in the prevalence of pediatric methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus head and neck infections from January 2001 to December 2006, contributing to a growing ... > full story
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