On Wednesday we shared a story of how doctors are recommending that ultrasound imaging be used to diagnose partial and full rotator cuff tears in lieu of MRIs, and now we’ve learned of another study that shows ultrasound can help diagnose and treat plantar fasciitis. Although the small study only involved 65 patients, researchers were […]
Brain Blood Flow Can Help Predict Concussion Outcomes
New research presented in the online journal JAMA Neurology found that cerebral blood flow could be a helpful biomarker for predicting concussion outcomes. To determine how blood flow is impacted in the days and weeks following a concussion, researchers studied a large sample of college football players who had suffered a concussion. While examining blood flow […]
Ultrasound Imaging Preferred Over MRIs For Shoulder Injuries
Ultrasonography (US) isn’t just for looking at babies in the womb. According to researchers, US should be preferred over magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance arthrography (MRA) for diagnosing rotator cuff tears. Researchers noted that the three techniques all produce similar results, and considering the price and availability, ultrasound technology sound be the preferred […]
Childhood Asthma Risk Linked To Juice At Early Age
A report at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology meeting revealed that children exposed to elevated levels of fructose at an early age are at an increased risk for developing asthma. According to presenter Dr. Lakiea Wright, the odds ratio for asthma in mid-childhood increased 22 percent for children whose mothers consumed large amounts […]
Measles: Parent Choice Vs. Child Safety
Infectious diseases are always in the news. We’ve heard about norovirus on cruise ships, Ebola in the United States, and now the media has shifted its focus towards measles, and for good reason. Last year there were approximately 650 cases of measles in the United States. It only got worse in 2015, as there were 121 […]
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