The makers of Vibram’s FiveFingers minimalist running shoes have placed $3.75 million in an escrow account to reimburse customers who purchased their product after settling a class action lawsuit for deceptive practices. The lawsuit claimed that Vibram deceived consumers by advertising that their product “reduces foot injuries and strengthens foot muscles.” Although Vibram “expressly [denies] […]
Ankle Microfractures Could Spell Doom For Michelangelo’s “David”
Even the strongest of figures can be crippled by ankle woes. According to researchers at Italy’s National Research Council and the University of Florence, Michelangelo’s masterpiece David is in danger or collapsing due to tiny cracks in his ankles. Researchers said the tiny deformities could cause a serious problem for the statue’s long-term stability. “Micro-fractures are […]
New Treatment Can Rebuild Tissue Lost To Traumatic Injury
Doctors announced on Wednesday that they have been successful in regenerating muscle tissue with the help of an unlikely source – a pig. A pig’s bladder, to be precise. U.S. doctors say that by implanting some material from the bladder into a wound that has undergone severe trauma, they can spur muscle tissue growth. Although […]
Can Beer Help Prevent Multiple Sclerosis?
A group of Swedish researchers recently published findings that suggest alcohol may help lower a person’s risk of developing multiple sclerosis. According to researchers, the two new studies suggest that moderate alcohol consumption may help lessen inflammatory effects inside the body. Since MS is an inflammatory condition, researchers sought to uncover the effects of alcohol […]
Should POLICE Replace RICE When It Comes To Ankle Care?
This week, Medscape published an article that questioned if the current method of ankle sprain care – RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) – was the optimal course of care for most patients. In lieu of RICE, the authors suggest that physicians switch to an acronym known as POLICE, which keeps the ICE, but replaces Rest […]
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