Soy Compound May Bolster Women's Bones
Genistein, a compound found in soy foods, may boost bone density in postmenopausal women with osteopenia, an Italian study shows.
Category : Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Apple Cider Vinegar Can Be An Effective Nail Fungus Treatment
If you discover you have a fungus somewhere on your body, it can be quite traumatic. You never know whether this is a sign of a more serious condition or maybe if it can lead to such conditions in the future. Fungal nail infections are very common.
Knee Arthroscopy Complications
Arthroscopic knee surgery has helped the field of orthopedics tremendously. In many cases, where an open surgery would have been necessary to treat an injury or problem, a surgeon can now use arthroscopic instruments to do all the work within the joint and only make three small incisions. Even with
Compliance of a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for LBP
Treatment compliance can affect the outcome of group cognitive behavioral intervention for low back pain. Which factors may contribute to patient non-compliance?
Osteoporosis: Keeping Bones Strong
If you have osteoporosis, learn how to keep your bones strong with these tips.
Getting Rid of Verrucas With Cryosurgery
Cryosurgery: more people than you might think can benefit from it! We'll look at what it is and how it can help you or your family and friends if you have persistent verrucas (verrucae).
Effectiveness of Abatacept for RA in Europe and Canada
IV abatacept may be a safe and effective therapeutic option for patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis.
Patient Attitudes Towards Receiving Anti-TNF Information
How do patients describe their experience in receiving anti-TNF information prior to starting therapy?
Tennis Elbow Description
Tennis elbow is a painful condition that describes pain on the outer arm above the elbow. It is termed tennis elbow but afflicts people with activities that add stress to the elbow by throwing, swinging or pushing. Tennis elbow is medically known as lateral epicondylitis and is characterized by seve
Lower Leg Pain during Pregnancy
Leg cramps can cause lower leg pain during pregnancy. Learn why leg cramps happen, how to soothe a leg cramp and how to prevent them.
What Are the Signs of Osteoporosis?
According to the National Institute of Health, 10 million people currently suffer from osteoporosis and millions more are at risk of developing this degenerative bone disease. Approximately half of all women and 25 percent of men will incur a fracture that is related to osteoporosis at some point in
Accupressure for Wrist Pain
When experiencing wrist pain, using acupressure may help relieve your suffering. Acupressure is a form of alternative medicine.
Increasing Obesity and Comorbidity in Primary THA Patients
What are the trends in obesity and comorbidity in primary THA patients? This study examines data over a 13-year period.
Exercises to Prevent Bone Density Loss
Loss of bone density is assumed to be one of the hazards of getting older. But brittle bones that crack or become deformed with age needn't be a worry. While bone density loss is a very real threat, an exercise routine that includes exercises to prevent bone loss can help prevent and reverse the eff
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - An Unusual Cause of Arm Pain and Numbness
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is an unusual cause of shoulder and arm pain and tingling.
Non-displaced Distal Radial Fractures in Adult Patients
In patients with non-displaced distal radial fractures, can cast immobilization be safely reduced to three weeks?
How to Estimate the Cost of Spinal Fusion
A spinal fusion is a procedure often used after other minimally invasive treatment options have failed to stabilize the spine. It fuses vertebrae together with grafts, rods and screws. If you are considering spinal fusion, it is important to estimate the cost before agreeing to a procedure, whether
How to Treat a Sore Achilles Tendon
The Achilles tendon is located along the side of the foot, and is the largest tendon in the human body. The tendon is also one of the most common places of injury, and Achilles tendonitis, an injury that occurs when the Achilles tendon is strained, accounts for 11 percent of all running injuries, a
Help for Leg Cramps
Abnormalities of the nerves can mean that your neurological system is not communicating, as it should with movement of your muscles. Disease of the muscles or nerves, while much less common than the usual reasons for cramping leg muscles, is still a concern if more simple methods of treatment do not
How to Get Rid of Toenail Fungus - 3 Useful Tips From Experts
The internet can be a rich source for people who are looking for a guide on how to get rid of toenail fungus. Likewise there are many charlatans that are prepared to exploit the perceived vulnerability of patients in order to ensure that they can maximize the profits from their business enterprises.