ACL injuries are one of the most common sports injuries affecting adolescent athletes, leading to lost…
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Results for female ACL graft repair methods differ among younger athletes
Female athletes are two to eight more times likely to injure their ACL than males, however…
Current ACL return to sport criteria fails to identify second injury risk
Returning to your sport after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and not suffering a second…
Limited shoulder function is leading factor for rotator cuff surgery, research shows
For patients with rotator cuff tears, improving shoulder function is the most important reason for moving…
Some of the world’s poorest people are bearing the costs of tropical forest conservation
Researchers show that new conservation restrictions in Madagascar bring very significant costs to local people (representing…
‘Skinny fat’ in older adults may predict dementia, Alzheimer’s risk
A first-of-its-kind study has found that 'skinny fat' -- the combination of low muscle mass and…
Bacteria-powered solar cell converts light to energy, even under overcast skies
Researchers have found a cheap, sustainable way to build a solar cell using bacteria that convert…
Stem cell therapy drug may protect against smoke-related COPD symptoms
A drug used in stem cell therapy to treat certain cancers may also protect against cigarette…
Mothers who follow five healthy habits may reduce risk of obesity in children
Children and adolescents whose mothers follow five healthy habits -- eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly,…
New anti-clotting drugs linked to lower risk of serious bleeding
New drugs known as direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) used to treat serious blood clots are associated…