Boston, October 31 -- A new study suggests that the practice of Tai Chi, a gentle form of Chinese martial art, may help soothe pain and improve knee functions in those suffering from osteoarthritis (OA), a painful condition which afflicts the elderly.
Rotterdam, Netherlands, October 21 -- A new study suggests that supervised exercise therapy is more effective than usual care with respect to recovery, pain and function in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
New York, October 13 -- U.S. researchers claim to have found that higher levels of uric acid (urate)-- an antioxidant which is created naturally as we digest food-- may slow down the progression of Parkinson’s disease.
New York, September -- Women who wear unsupportive shoes like high heels or sandals are more likely to develop a bigger foot pain in later life, finds a new study.
London, September 29 -- Findings of a new study are likely to alarm type 2 diabetics who take the diabetes drugs known as thiazolidinediones.
Hong Kong, September 16 -- For centuries green tea has held on strong to its reputation as an effective and trustworthy beverage packed with health benefits. Now researchers in Hong Kong have found new evidence that green tea may be good for our bones also.
California, August 13: As per two studies released on line this Tuesday, a drug called denosumab can be really beneficial in cutting down the number of spinal fractures.
London, August 6: An extensively used and hugely popular surgical treatment for painful spinal compression fractures that involves the use of cement to strengthen cracks in the spine is as good as having no treatment.
Boston, July 15: If the fear of heart disease and diabetes isn’t motivating enough to slim down, here is another: Being overweight or obese can cause rapid wear and tear of the knee cartilage, leading to osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, according to a latest report.
New Delhi, July 5: Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) performed a miraculous surgery, a “first of its kind case,” giving a 10-year-old boy, a new lease to life by rejoining his severed spinal cord.
