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Research examines factors in delaying or declining total knee replacement surgery

A study led by Dr. Ann F. Jacobson, associate professor in Kent State’s College of Nursing, unveils the reasons why people may initially choose to postpone but ultimately undergo total knee repl

Study confirms link between mothers' depression, young children's injuries

Infants and toddlers whose mothers are severely depressed are almost three times more likely to suffer accidental injuries than other children in the same age group, according to a new study. The stud

Study shows how T cell's machinery dials down autoimmunity

A St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital study shows that T cells, the body’s master immune regulators, do not use simple on/off switches to govern the cellular machinery that regulates the

Falls a leading cause of injury-related emergency department visits for infants each year

Half of the estimated 328,500 infants 12 months of age or younger who were treated for injuries in hospital emergency departments each year from 2001 to 2004 were injured as a result of a fall, accord

Arthritis is a potential barrier to physical activity for adults with diabetes

People with diagnosed diabetes are nearly twice as likely to have arthritis, and the inactivity caused by arthritis hinders the successful management of both diseases, according to a new Morbidity and

Seeking quality of life for cancer sufferers

The Faculty of Health Sciences been awarded funding for a new study with the potential to improve the quality of life for many breast cancer sufferers.

The spring in your step is more than just a good mood

Scientists using a bionic boot found that during walking, the ankle does about three times the work for the same amount of energy compared to isolated muscles, in other words, the spring in your step

Presence of certain antibodies signals healthier teeth and gums

Antibodies present in people with good oral health could become the first tool for dental professionals to assess a patient's probable response to periodontal disease treatments, say researchers at th

Monash expert warns of fall injury epidemic

A leading Monash University injury prevention expert has warned governments must act quickly to prevent a looming epidemic of fall-related deaths and injuries among elderly Victorians.

Researchers to focus on G.I. war injuries

Mayo Clinic researchers are part of a national consortium that will focus on developing innovative medical treatments for American war wounded. Mayo's role will emphasise bone and peripheral nerve reg

Diagnosing brittle bones before they break

With an Australian admitted to hospital every eight minutes suffering from the brittle bone condition osteoporosis, a Queensland University Technology researcher is using a Smart State PhD Scholarship

Cavities in children reduced more than 60 percent by new experimental chewable mint

Ortek Therapeutics, Inc., and Stony Brook University announced today that new data published in the most recent issue of the Journal of Clinical Dentistry demonstrate the effects of a new chewable min

A tall story: new research adds to growing body of knowledge of genetics of height

Scientists are beginning to develop a clearer picture of what makes some people stand head and shoulders above the rest. A team of researchers who last year identified the first common version of a ge

HPV, periodontitis work in tandem to increase risk of tongue cancer

Persons with periodontitis who also are infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) are at increased risk of developing tongue cancer, new research conducted at the University at Buffalo School of Dental

1st US study -- gymnastics lands thousands in ER

More than 600,000 children participate in school-sponsored and club-level gymnastics competitions annually in the United States. Yet gymnastics continues to be overlooked in terms of potential for inj