Musculoskeletal Diseases

Tai Chi Positevely Influence to Musculoskeletal Pain

harminka — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:43:01 -0500

A new study by The George Institute for International Health has found Tai Chi to have positive health benefits for musculoskeletal pain. The results of the first comprehensive analysis of Tai Chi suggest that it produces positive effects for improving pain and disability among arthritis sufferers. The researchers are now embarking on a new trial to establish if similar benefits can be seen among people with chronic low back pain.

MRI Can Eliminate Unnecessary Surgery for Children with Suspected Musculoskeletal Infections

harminka — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:06:51 -0600

Pre-treatment MRI can eliminate unnecessary diagnostic or surgical procedures for children with suspected musculoskeletal infections (septic arthritis and osteomyelitis) according to a study performed at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Potential therapy discovered for hypophosphatasia

harminka — Sat, 31 May 2008 04:37:46 -0500

Researchers at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research, led by Josй Luis Millбn, Ph.D., have demonstrated in mice the first successful use of enzyme replacement therapy to prevent hypophosphatasia (HPP), a primary skeletal disease of genetic origin. This discovery lays the foundation for future clinical trials for HPP patients.

Tendon complications, though rare, linked to statins

harminka — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:57:15 -0600

Statins, the most effective treatment for lowering cholesterol, are widely used and have been demonstrated to be safe in large clinical trials. Although side effects are usually mild, more severe side effects, especially musculoskeletal complications, have been reported.

New role that protein lubricin plays in synovial fluid

harminka — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 11:48:44 -0500

Synovial fluid is slime with a serious purpose: Protecting shoulders, hips and other joints from wear, reducing the likelihood of injuries and arthritis.

Gene may underlie differences between African Americans and Caucasians

harminka — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 05:13:23 -0500

Today, researchers report the identification of a gene that may play a role in susceptibility to osteoporosis-the crippling disease that leads to bone fractures, especially of the hip and spine. The study, conducted by scientists at the Musculoskeletal Diseases Center of the Jerry L Pettis Memorial Veteran's Affairs Medical Center at Loma Linda, shows convincing evidence that a gene called DARC negatively regulates bone density in mice. The report appears online in Genome Research.