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Illness, surgery not linked to seniors' mental decline
New research published in the journal Anesthesiology suggests that illness and surgery don't contribute to long-term cognitive decline in seniors, nor do they accelerate the development of dementia. Read Summary > -
Easy access to MRIs increases back surgeries
An analysis of Medicare data has found that people with new pain in their low back are more likely to undergo surgery if they live in an area that has an abundance of MRI machines. Read Summary > -
High fiber foods may fight inflammatory disease: study
Eating a diet that is a high in fiber appears to reduce people's risk of developing inflammatory diseases such as asthma, arthritis, inflammatory bowel conditions, and diabetes, Australian researchers have found. Read Summary > -
Tai Chi may improve knee pain in older adults
New research published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research has found that regular Tai Chi exercise may both reduce pain and improve function in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee. Read Summary > -
Tips for a safe Halloween
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers this list of safety tips on treats, costumes, pumpkins, and trick-or-treating. Read Summary > -
Knee pain condition may improve with therapy: study
People who suffer from the severe knee pain condition known as patellofemoral pain syndrome fare better with supervised physical therapy than they do taking a "wait and see" approach, researchers say. Read Summary > -
Healthcare system wastes as much as $800 billion each year: report
A new report from Thomson Reuters has found that the U.S. healthcare system wastes up to $800 billion every year, and that proposed healthcare reform measures could be paid for by eliminating these wasteful practices. Read Summary > -
ACL Tears Send More Teens to OR
It sends thousands of patients to the OR every year, and those patients are getting younger. New research shows ACL tears are on the rise in women and teens, and more and more often leading to re-injury and multiple surgeries. Read More >
