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Fossilized Giant Rhino Bone Questions Isolation Of Anatolia, 25 Million Years Ago
March 10, 2008 The discovery of a fossilized giant rhinocerotoid bone has led researchers to the discovery that, contrary to the generally accepted belief, Anatolia was not geographically isolated 25 million years ... > full story -
Comeback To A Pre-Injury Level Disappointing For Professional Baseball Players
March 8, 2008 Only forty-five percent of baseball players were able to return to the game at the same or higher level after shoulder or elbow surgery. Researchers found that overall, only 20 of the 44 players ... > full story -
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Controversial Shoulder Surgery For First-Time Dislocation Proven Effective Long-Term, According To Study
March 8, 2008 Young, athletic, first-time shoulder dislocation patients benefit from arthroscopic surgery long term, according to a new study. The study found that for highly active patients, surgery, rather than ... > full story -
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Emergency On-Field Treatment For Neck Injuries In Young Sports Athletes No Different Than Adults, Study Suggests
March 8, 2008 New guidelines for on-field treatment and emergency transport of young athletes with suspected neck injuries should recommend keeping both helmet and shoulder pads on for initial stabilization and ... > full story -
Enormous Jurassic Sea Predator, Pliosaur, Discovered In Norway
February 29, 2008 Archaeologists have discovered of one of the largest dinosaur-era marine reptiles ever found -- an enormous sea predator known as a pliosaur estimated to be almost 15 meters (50 feet) feet long. The ... > full story -
Swiftwater Rescue Harness Designed For Neck And Back Injuries
February 26, 2008 Four students have created a swiftwater victim-transport harness for boat transport. In swiftwater rescue, neck and back injuries are among the most difficult for rescuers. Victims must be ... > full story -
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Spine Surgery Yields Greater Benefits Over Nonsurgical Treatments, Study Suggests
February 22, 2008 Orthopedic spine, back and neck surgeons found that patients who underwent surgery for spinal stenosis showed significantly more improvement in all primary outcomes than did patients who were treated ... > full story -
Expenditures Rising For Back And Neck Problems, But Health Outcomes Do Not Appear To Be Improving
February 12, 2008 Although expenses related to back and neck problems have increased substantially in the last decade, outcomes such as functional disability and work limitations do not appear to be ... > full story -
Training On The Correct Way To Lift Heavy Objects Does Not Prevent Back Pain
January 31, 2008 Training showing the correct way to lift heavy objects does not prevent back injuries, according to a systematic review. Back pain is a highly prevalent complaint and a cause of much suffering. In ... > full story -
No Clear Evidence That Antidepressants Assist In The Management Of Chronic Low Back Pain
January 22, 2008 Doctors commonly prescribe antidepressants for patients with low back pain for three main reasons; to relieve pain; reduce mild depression and improve a person's mood; and improve sleep. Despite ... > full story
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