Surgical procedures to correct Achilles tendon ruptures resulted in a significant reduction in the likelihood of re-rupture compared to non-operative treatment, according to a study conducted by researchers at The State University of New York at Buffalo. For their study, researchers analyzed multiple databases to discover how many patients suffered a re-rupture of their Achilles […]
Showering After Surgery Not Linked to Increased Infection Rates
Although it may sound obvious, a new study found that showering or bathing after ankle surgery but before having your sutures removed has not been linked to an increased likelihood of developing a foot infection. The study was conducted to determine if a patient was at a greater risk to develop an infection if they […]
Shoe Inserts Won’t Ease Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
Certain shoe insoles do not appear to alleviate osteoarthritis knee pain other than to create a placebo effect, according to a study by researchers at the University of Manchester Institute of Inflammation and Repair. 885 patients with osteoarthritis participated in the study. The individuals were divided into 12 different groups, with each receiving a different […]
Soda Linked to Behavioral Problems in Young Children
Children who consume one or more sodas a day are more likely to exhibit negative behavioral attitudes, like inattentiveness and aggression, according to a new study. For their study, researchers detailed the beverage consumption habits of nearly 3,000 5-year-olds. Mothers were than asked to fill out a Child Behavioral Checklist, which allowed researchers to assign […]
Food Packaging Linked to Health Risks
Urinary concentrations consisting of two common chemicals found in food packaging have been linked to an increased likelihood of obesity in children and insulin rejection in teenagers, two studies concluded. The first study focused on Bisphenol A (BPA) concentration in urine samples and their association with certain health risks. BPA is commonly used in many […]
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