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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 -
Unique Skeletal Muscle Design Contributes To Spine Stability
January 7, 2009 The novel design of a deep muscle along the spinal column called the multifidus muscle may in fact be key to spinal support and a healthy back, according to researchers. Their findings about the ... > full story -
MR Arthrography Is More Accurate Than MR In Diagnosing Shoulder Tears, Study Suggests
January 6, 2009 MR arthrography of the shoulder allows physicians to better identify tears and provides patients with an accurate diagnosis to determine whether or not surgery is needed, according to a new ... > full story -
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Gesture Recognition Will Allow People With Disabilities To Interact More Easily With Computers
December 18, 2008 A system that can recognize human gestures could provide a new way for people with physical disabilities to interact with computers. A related system for the able bodied could also be used to make ... > full story -
Head And Neck Injury Risks In Heavy Metal: Head Bangers Stuck Between Rock And A Hard Bass
December 18, 2008 Head banging increases the risk of head and neck injury, but the effects may be lessened with reduced head and neck motion, head banging to lower tempo songs or to every second beat, and using ... > full story -
Physical Therapy Offers Evidence-Based Solution To Musculoskeletal Pain
December 15, 2008 The American Physical Therapy Association is urging patients with musculoskeletal pain to consider treatment by a physical therapist, in light of a new federal survey showing that more than one-third ... > full story -
Lumbar Fusion Has Long-Term Benefits, Study Suggests
December 15, 2008 Lumbar fusion is becoming an increasingly common treatment for low-back pain, but its long-term effects are relatively unknown. New research now suggests that the long-term effects are superior to ... > full story -
Use Weights, Not Aerobics, To Ease Back Pain, Study Suggests
December 11, 2008 People who use weight training to ease their lower back pain are better off than those who choose other forms of exercise such as ... > full story -
High School Sports: Football Leads Sports Associated With Rare Injuries
December 2, 2008 Rare injuries accounted for 3.5 percent of high school athletes' injuries 2005 through 2007, according to the first study to examine rare injuries and conditions of US high school athletes. Rare ... > full story -
Pain Automatically Activates Facial Muscle Groups
October 27, 2008 All individuals have a nonverbal mode of communication influenced by culture, education, age, sex. A new study has found that people who facially express pain in a more intense way are not ... > full story
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