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  Texting Becoming a Pain in the Neck

  February 26, 2013 — Orthopedic surgeon, spine specialist says excessive leaning head forward and down, while looking at a phone or other mobile device could result in what some people call “text ... > full story
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  Preventing Chronic Pain With Stress Management

  February 25, 2013 — For chronic pain sufferers, such as people who develop back pain after a car accident, avoiding the harmful effects of stress may be key to managing their condition. This is particularly important ... > full story
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  Heavy Backpacks May Damage Nerves, Muscles and Skeleton, Study Suggests

  February 21, 2013 — Damage to muscles and the skeleton is the frequent consequence of carrying heavy backpacks and occupational gear on our backs. New research confirms that damage to the nerves that travel through the ... > full story
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  Surgeons Find Better Ways to Treat Nerve Compression Disorder That Can Sideline Athletes, Studies Suggest

  February 7, 2013 — Two new studies suggest ways to improve surgical treatment for a debilitating condition caused by compressed nerves in the neck and ... > full story
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  Study Identifies Skiers Who Can Be Successfully Treated Without Surgery After an ACL Tear

  February 6, 2013 — Roughly a quarter of recreational skiers who tear their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) while hitting the slopes can be successfully treated without surgery, according to a new ... > full story
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  Discovery of Remains of England's King Richard III Confirmed

  February 4, 2013 — The University of Leicester has confirmed that it has discovered the remains of England's King Richard III. At a specially convened media conference, experts unanimously identified the remains ... > full story
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  Significance of Second Trimester Markers for Down's Syndrome Revealed

  January 30, 2013 — A new analysis has found that some second trimester markers for Down's syndrome that are detected by ultrasound are more telling than others. The study's results will help adjust pregnant women's ... > full story
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  Discovery Could Eventually Help Diagnose and Treat Chronic Pain

  December 20, 2012 — More than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. But treating and studying chronic pain is complex and presents many challenges. Scientists have long searched for a method to objectively ... > full story
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  Progress Reported in Quest to Create Objective Method of Detecting Pain

  December 17, 2012 — A method of analyzing brain structure using advanced computer algorithms accurately predicted 76 percent of the time whether a patient had lower back pain according to a new ... > full story
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  Patients With Severe Back Pain Who Quit Smoking Report Less Pain Than Patients Who Continue to Smoke

  December 5, 2012 — For years, research has shown a link between smoking and an increased risk for low back pain, intervertebral (spine) disc disease, and inferior patient outcomes following surgery. A new study also ... > full story

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