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• Protective mediators can help heal injured tendon cells by attacking inflammation

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 05 November, 2019

  Tendon tears, both to the rotator cuff and Achilles heel, are common injuries, especially in aged individuals. Painful and disabling, they can adversely impact quality of life. New approaches are required to help patients suffering from chronic tendon injuries. A novel study identified mediators that promote resolution of inflammation as potential new therapeutics to push chronically injured tendons down an inflammation-resolving pathway.

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• Is Partial Knee Replacement Right For You?

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 05 November, 2019

  The partial knee replacement surgical procedure has generated significant interest because it uses a smaller incision and has a faster recovery than full knee replacement surgery. Partial knee replacement is a type of and minimally invasive surgery. The idea is to remove only the most damaged areas of cartilage from the joint and leave any healthy parts of the joint for continued use.

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• New device sheds light on mechanism, efficacy of arthritis treatment

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 30 June, 2019

  The debate over how one of the most popular osteoarthritis treatments should be federally regulated could change, thanks to a Cornell University study and a new device that provides a better understanding of the science behind hyaluronic acid (HA) injections.

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• Got knee pain? What you need to know about alternatives to surgery

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 30 June, 2019

  Arthritis in the knees can strike people as young as 45, with symptoms severe enough to limit activities and harm quality of life. What can be done about it?

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• Ulnar Neuropathy of the Wrist and Elbow

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 30 June, 2019

  Impingement of the ulnar nerve causes a radiating pain or numbness in the pinky finger, ring finger, and edge of the hand. This is called ulnar neuropathy, which can be caused by two different conditions known as cubital tunnel syndrome and ulnar tunnel syndrome.

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