People in pain feel more socially excluded than ever
A new study of 18,097 people across 18 countries has discovered that society has grown less tolerant of people in pain, despite the effects of...
Muscular & Skeletal
The Muscular & Skeletal section offers a deep dive into various aspects of the human muscular and skeletal system. It addresses specific challenges and advancements, such as coping with ‘Winter of Pain’ for spinal cord injury sufferers, maintaining joint health through different life stages, and developing wearable diagnostics for neuromuscular diseases. The section also explores social aspects like the exclusion felt by people in pain, and highlights innovative solutions like biobank for genetic muscle diseases and bionic limb technology. Additionally, it provides practical guidance on issues like ACL injuries, osteoarthritis treatments, and adapting to working from home without physical discomfort.
Biobank for children with genetic muscle diseases
An Australian first biobank will be established to improve and discover new treatments for children with genetic muscle diseases such as muscular dystrophy. The National...
Successful patient inclusion of Phase II clinical trial for Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Neuroplast, a Dutch clinical-stage biotech, focusing on cell-based treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, has Injury (TSCI). Preliminary data indicate an excellent safety profile due to the...
Physical activity may prevent fatigue in patients with MS
A study led by the University of Eastern Finland found that better physical condition and higher daily activity predicted lower levels of fatigue in patients...
Comprehensive guide to ACL injuries
Many people will have heard of ACL injuries, particularly when it comes to high profile sports as they are common injuries amongst footballers. ACL injuries...
Revolutionary bionic limb technology
Life-changing bionic limb technology is now being developed in Australia, with internationally renowned prosthesis expert Professor Max Ortiz Catalan joining the Bionics Institute in Melbourne....
New therapeutic approach for osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis was long considered to be the result of wear and tear in advanced age. In the meantime, more and more studies are linking the...
Avoiding surgery by healing ACL rupture
New treatment could help avoid surgery by healing ACL rupture: The new study looked at 80 people treated with the cross bracing protocol, and found...
WFH doesn’t have to be a pain
Working from home doesn’t have to be a pain in the neck…or back: More than 2.5 million people in the UK are currently not working...
Pre-term and low birthweight newborns have fewer fractures in childhood than others
Pre-term and low birthweight infants have fewer fractures in childhood than full-term and normal-weight newborns, according to a new a study from the University of...
