Month: November 2010

The American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation (REF) announced it has raised nearly $28 million, and funded $24 million, in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) research through its “Within Our Reach: Finding a Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis” campaign. The social…

Common foot disorders such as flat feet, corns and bunions are more prevalent among African Americans than in whites, according to a new study by University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill researchers. “African Americans in the study age…

Every 2 years, the ORTHOPÄDIE + REHA-TECHNIK is held in Leipzig, Germany as a globally leading event in the trade. The members of the exhibitors advisory board of ORTHOPÄDIE + REHA-TECHNIK have decided upon a new duration for the Trade…

A new study has found that women who receive silicone implants after a double mastectomy are more satisfied with their breasts than women who receive saline implants. The findings may help physicians and breast cancer survivors as they, together, make…

In the largest study to date of the Arthritis Foundation’s Tai Chi program, participants showed improvement in pain, fatigue, stiffness and sense of well-being. Their ability to reach while maintaining balance also improved, Leigh Callahan, PhD, the study’s lead author,…

The CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities and the National Birth Defects Prevention Network have published a new study presenting updated national prevalence estimates for select birth defects from 2004 to 2006. The data shows that more…

    Chi-Ren Shyu University of Missouri researchers are developing a place in cyberspace where relevant and timely information regarding lymphedema can be easily stored, searched, and reviewed from anywhere with the goal of improving health care through the availability…

Though designed to enhance customer experiences, post-service customer surveys might actually harm a business’s relationships with consumers, according to new research by Rice University professors. The research team found that customers who participate in firm-sponsored surveys delay doing repeat business…

Almost 50% of patients undergoing orthopedic surgery have vitamin D deficiency that should be corrected before surgery to improve patient outcomes, based on a study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City. “In the perfect…

A noninvasive technique providing low-level electrical stimulation of the brain produces significant pain-reducing effects in humans, reports the November issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia. With further research and development, transcranial electrostimulation (TES) could provide a valuable, non-drug approach to reducing…