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
Total Knee Arthroplasty After High Tibial Osteotomy. A Systematic Review
Investigators conducted a systematic review of nonrandomized studies to analyze the effect of high tibial osteotomy on total knee arthroplasty
Ultrasound and Paraffin Therapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This study examines the use of a wrist orthosis combined with therapeutic ultrasound or paraffin bath therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome. Did either method prove more effective?
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
How to Prevent Osteoporosis in the Elderly
The risk of developing osteoporosis typically increases with age, and women are more likely to develop it than men, particularly petite women. Osteoporosis causes your bones to lose density and become frail and brittle, which makes you much more susceptible to broken bones. The good news is that ost
Medical Anatomy of the Human Tongue
The human tongue serves multiple functions and is a uniquely structured organ--a combination of muscles covered with touch and taste sensors. The taste buds of our tongue provide a sense of taste, helping us to select appropriate foods. Sweet and salty tastes indicate high energy (calorie) foods or
How Does a Sprained Ankle Heal?
Give It TimeAnkle sprains hurt and unfortunately, are all too common. Most of us have experienced the pain, swelling and inconvenience of dealing with a sprained ankle. Although they may seem like they take forever to heal, most ankle sprains heal nicely with a little rest and...
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?
Alternatives to Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Total knee replacement surgery is a major operation where damaged bone and cartilage in a knee is removed and replaced with an artificial joint or prosthesis. Since knee replacement is a major costly surgery, less drastic alternatives that can support the knees and increase function should be consid
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