ENS 2013: 3,000 neurologists meet in Barcelona Coma researchers reported at the Congress of the European Neurological Society in Barcelona that resistance to eye-opening in patients in a persistent vegetative state (PVS) is a sign
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Migraines do not exacerbate mental deterioration
ENS 2013: 3,000 neurologists meet in Barcelona There is good news for migraine patients. The LADIS Study Group provided evidence in Barcelona at the Congress of the European Neurological Society that there is no correlation
WeiterlesenPark Avenue Smart Lipo™ offering Advanced Laser Liposuction in NYC
Several kinds of laser assisted liposuction options are available in New York City right now. Men and women looking to reduce stubborn localized fat deposits using advanced minimally invasive technology can benefit from laser liposuction
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KUKA Systems @ Beijing Essen Welding & Cutting 2013 This year, the Beijing Essen Welding & Cutting fair is being held in Shanghai – thus giving KUKA Systems a home crowd. Together with its Chinese
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EFORT 2013: 7,500 orthopaedic specialists gather in Istanbul Using local anaesthetic infiltration has already been shown to reduce pain, morbidity and mortality after elective knee replacement operations. A new study from the UK, presented at
WeiterlesenBotox countering child gait disorder
EFORT 2013: 7,500 orthopaedic specialists gather in Istanbul When small children unintentionally walk on their toes, the cause may be a gait disorder called idiopathic toe-walking. If the disorder does not cease by itself or
WeiterlesenNew study recommends autologous blood donations prior to knee and hip replacement for selected patients only
EFORT 2013: 7,500 orthopaedic specialists gather in Istanbul Speaking at the EFORT Congress, experts urged that autologous blood donations prior to a knee implants be reserved for anaemic patients only. A new study shows that
WeiterlesenExercise as a means of pain relief for patients with osteoarthritis
EFORT 2013: 7,500 orthopaedic specialists gather in Istanbul Exercise is one essential aspect of the treatment regime for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip, according to current guidelines in developed countries. New strategies
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EFORT 2013: 7,500 orthopaedic specialists gather in Istanbul Infections following orthopaedic surgery cause prolonged suffering and multiply the costs of care. They pose a serious problem for the health care sector. A scientific app is
WeiterlesenOrthogeriatric service improves outcomes for elderly patients with a proximal femoral fracture
EFORT 2013: 7,500 orthopaedic specialists gather in Istanbul Around 10% of patients suffering a proximal femoral fracture die within thirty days. A team from the United Kingdom presented a new model of care for elderly
WeiterlesenTotal knee replacement: international differences in frequency and surgical technique
EFORT 2013: 7,500 orthopaedic specialists gather in Istanbul Countries vary considerably in the number of cases in which artificial knee joints are employed, according to researchers from the Medical University of Graz (Austria) reporting at
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EFORT 2013: 7,500 orthopaedic specialists gather in Istanbul Proximal femoral fracture is the most common cause of acute orthopaedic admission. Around one in ten patients die within 30 days of admission. A study from the
WeiterlesenLow back pain in children and adolescents: a growing problem
EFORT 2013: 7,500 orthopaedic specialists gather in Istanbul Recent research suggests a significant increase in the incidence of low back pain reported among children and adolescents. Prevalence increases with age, and may be a strong
WeiterlesenBone cancer: endoprotheses save legs, growing prostheses for children
EFORT 2013: 7,500 orthopaedic specialists gather in Istanbul Bone tumours often require major operations in which substantial parts of an extremity must be removed. That used to mean amputation. Today, the arm or leg can
WeiterlesenPatients physically more active than ever before and after hip implantations
EFORT 2013: 7,500 orthopaedic specialists gather in Istanbul The proportion of patients physically active before and after a hip implantation increased in the last decade by 14%, Swiss researchers reported at the EFORT Congress in
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