“The beauty of this procedure . . . is that you can restore an area that has no cartilage left by putting in a patient’s own normal cells,” orthopedic surgeon says. View original article Contributor: Marlene Cimons
To strengthen your injured limb, experts still recommend the old sports acronym RICE: rest, ice, compression and elevation. Here are the steps to follow. View original article Contributor: Marlene Cimons
Within weeks of the gathering that drew nearly half a million bikers, the Dakotas, along with Wyoming, Minnesota and Montana, were leading the nation in new coronavirus infections per capita. View original article Contributor: Brittany Shammas
“The beauty of this procedure . . . is that you can restore an area that has no cartilage left by putting in a patient’s own normal cells,” orthopedic surgeon says. View original article Contributor: Marlene Cimons
To strengthen your injured limb, experts still recommend the old sports acronym RICE: rest, ice, compression and elevation. Here are the steps to follow. View original article Contributor: Marlene Cimons
Movement and even minor exercise bring nutrients to the joints and keeps them healthy, health experts say. View original article Contributor: Christie Aschwanden
One researchers says long-term knuckle cracking can cause significant damage short of arthritis to the hands, stressing and ultimately degenerating cartilage. View original article Contributor: Katherine Ellison
Weekly newsletter explores themes such as diversity in medicine, suffering and uncertainty. View original article Contributor: Erin Blakemore
A few years ago, Jaime Seltzer was helping coordinate research projects, grant applications and funding for a Stanford research group studying a condition called myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Up to 2.5 million Americans, including Seltzer, have ME/CFS, and yet it felt like almost no one paid attention to her group’s research. “What is it … Read more
Pfizer chief executive Albert Bourla confirmed Friday the company will not file for regulatory authorization until the third week of November. View original article Contributor: Carolyn Y. Johnson