Dropped implants in OR: A hidden contamination threat
The “five-second rule” doesn’t hold in the operating room, where even brief contact with the floor contaminates implants…
Prebiotic fiber supplement lowers pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis
A new study has found that a prebiotic fiber supplement reduced pain, improved grip strength, and lowered pain sensitivity…
As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, MAHA derides medications
After a grueling year of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation to treat breast cancer, Sadia Zapp was anxious —…
Early bone molecular changes signal osteoarthritis progression
Osteoarthritis often goes undetected until cartilage damage is advanced, limiting treatment options. A new study shows that molecular…
Super Rugby Pacific: Dylan Pledger to miss Highlanders campaign after ACL rupture
“Incredibly disappointing to get a season-ending injury, as I was very excited about my first full season as…
NFL injury tracker: Latest injury news, fantasy implications as Daniel Jones (fibula) set to play, J.J. McCarthy (concussion) out for Week 13
Daniel Jones is reportedly dealing with a fractured fibula, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. After showing up…
New trial to test extended tranexamic acid use for faster ACL surgery recovery
A breakthrough could be coming in the way young people recover from surgery to reconstruct the anterior cruciate…
HOLY highlights! MMA Friday produces all-time women’s bloodbath, one-legged jumping knee knockout, and a 14-second LFA finish
Fight fans witnessed a plethora of memorable finishes on Friday’s regional mixed martial arts (MMA) circuit, including a…
Novel vaccine strategy could solve the challenge of implanted device infections
Patients with implanted medical devices like orthopedic joint replacements, pacemakers, and artificial heart valves run a small but…
Aerobic exercises the best for knee osteoarthritis
For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling or swimming are likely to be the…
Doctor tripped up by $64K bill for ankle surgery and hospital stay
Physician Lauren Hughes was heading to see patients at a clinic about 20 miles from her Denver home…
Commercial robotic leg could benefit both higher- and lower-mobility amputees
A commercial robotic leg could potentially benefit both higher- and lower-mobility amputees, University of Michigan roboticists have shown…