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Rheumatoid arthritis could be treated with a novel hydrogel
A simple yet effective new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis may be in sight; researchers have now created a hydrogel that could absorb the excess joint fluid that arises with disease, as well as deliver medications to affected joints.On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : Medical News Today -
What are hand cramps
Hand cramping can occur for many reasons and cause significant discomfort in some people.On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : Medical News Today -
Asthma medication may prevent loss of joint motion following injury
Hildebrand's research has shown that ketotifen, a medication used to treat asthma for over 40 years, shows promise in preventing post-traumatic contractions. Ketotifen works by inhibiting the activity of mast cells. "The prospects of using this drug to treat contractures is exciting...On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : Medical Xpress -
Nonoperative treatment approaches for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis seen as safe effective
Various nonoperative treatment approaches were safe and efficacious for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis, according to a presenter at the North American Spine Society.On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : Healio -
MRI reveals sacroiliac inflammation in both healthy runners patients with spondyloarthritis
Although sacroiliac MRI has been extensively relied on to diagnose axial spondyloarthritis, research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting demonstrated that similar inflammation of sacroiliac joints was observed among even healthy individuals, highlighting the need for com...On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : Healio -
Researchers use novel imaging technique for precise assessment of spinal degeneration
Research by a Barrow Neurological Institute neurosurgery team on novel imaging technique assessment of patients with lumbar spine degeneration was published in the Aug. 28 issue of PLOS ONE.On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : News Medical -
Study provides insights into potential causes of spinal stenosis
A new study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research indicates that certain genetic changes are linked with an increased risk of developing lumbar spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the open spaces in the lower spine that can lead to pain in the legs when individuals walk.On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : News Medical -
Drug can safely and effectively help infants with SMA gain muscle function study shows
More than half of the babies with infantile-onset spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who were treated with nusinersen (Spinraza) gained motor milestones, compared to none of the babies in the control group. Infants treated with the drug also had 63 percent lower risk of death. These final results from th...On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : News Medical -
DePuy Synthes unveils new VIPER PRIME System designed to simplify MIS spinal fusion surgery
T o d a y , D e P u y S y n t h e s , p a r t o f t h e J o h n s o n &