A new consensus paper provides an updated evaluation of reference bone turnover markers (BTMs) and newer markers in the ...

By analyzing DNA and proteins in the blood of people with and without acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs), researchers at the ...

TYLER, Texas (PRESS RELEASE) - Tyler’s Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital announced that there has been a data breach that may have affected patient private information. The complete ...

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic, originally developed for diabetes management and later approved for weight loss, are being studied for their potential to address age ...

Pain between the shoulder blades is often due to muscle strain, which may result from lifting heavy objects, poor posture, or overuse. Other health issues can cause upper back pain, though, including ...

The act of repeatedly compressing the vertebrae at the top of the spine, known as the cervical spine, while performing these exercises could accelerate the development of upper-back and neck ...

More serious conditions, like a lumbar disc herniation, low back osteoarthritis, or a lumber strain can also ... Back spasms may feel mild—like a small fist is pressing into one side of your spine—or ...

What Is a Spinal MRI? A spinal MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, uses powerful magnets, radio waves, and a computer to make clear, detailed pictures of your spine. The MRI may scan your whole ...

Objectives We aimed to investigate the prevalence of dyslipidemia in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) and whether OA and dyslipidemia are associated. Methods We performed a systematic literature ...

DNA of gut microbiota can be found in synovium of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This finding could result from the translocation of still alive bacteria from gut to joints through blood, ...

Objective: To elucidate the specific mechanism through which AVI affects chondrocytes in osteoarthritis (OA). Conclusion: Our findings suggest that AVI is a promising therapeutic agent for OA. It ...