Americans Try Many Things to Ease Chronic Back Pain
Nearly half of all U.S. adults have back pain, and 40% say the pain limits their social activities, according to a new poll.
Hype up fitness to support kids' health post-lockdowns
As COVID-19 reaches record levels in the UK, health experts are calling for a focus on children's physical fitness as new research reveals concerning changes to children's health and physical fitness following the pandemic.
Take a weight off kids' shoulders: Backpack safety tips
Now that children and teenagers are back in the classroom, many have dusted off their trusty backpacks or plan to buy a new one. As in years past, many parents are likely to be surprised by how much kids cram into their backpack and how heavy it becomes. Pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have advice for parents and students when choosing and using a backpack to avoid injury.
Does bracing after casting make forearm refracture less likely?
The answer to this question appears to be no, according to a retrospective study in 426 children aged younger than 15 years who were treated nonoperatively at 3 tertiary pediatric hospitals for a forearm fracture in both bones. Investigators reviewed patients’ radiographs, including angulation, translation, and percent translation of both the ulna and radius. They documented the treatment course, number of days in a cast, and return to full activity for each fracture and, to document refractures, examined each medical record for 2 years following the initial injury.
Testing and treating newborns for spinal muscular atrophy: Saving lives and healthcare costs
Gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy might have a high up-front price tag. But by screening and treating infants early, the therapy can save both lives and money in the long term.
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