Bone Health in Older Adults Not Improved by High-Dose Vitamin D
25(OH)D concentration increases with supplements, but no difference in BMD changes among 3 doses.
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Pulsed Ultrasound May Be Effective for the Treatment of Rib Fractures
Pulsed ultrasound treatment may represent an effective option for the treatment of stable rib fractures.
Repetitive Hits May Predispose Athletes to Concussion
Among college football players, number, severity of head impacts may affect risk for concussion.
Concussion-Related Biomarkers Vary Based on Sex, Race
Level of S100B up after sports-related concussion, especially within 4 hours of concussion.
Fifteen Genetic Determinants of Fracture Identified
All determinants also associated with bone mineral density, which showed causal effect on fracture.
Effect of Mediterranean Diet Plus Vitamin D3 on Bone Density in Osteoporosis
Investigators examined the effect of consuming a Mediterranean-style diet for 1 year on inflammatory response and bone health in the elderly.
Get Your Sweat On: Top Fitness Trends of 2018
The American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) annual survey reveals people are going back to basics to get fit in 2018.
NFL players do not have significantly increased mortality risk
Among NFL football players who began their careers between 1982 and 1992, career participation in the NFL, compared with limited NFL exposure obtained primarily as an NFL replacement player during a league-wide strike, was not associated with a statistically significant difference in long-term all-cause mortality.
Calcium intake may not affect fracture risk
Two studies found no evidence that calcium intake is associated with fracture risk.
One-quarter of elderly women have osteoporosis, per CDC
The CDC found that 24.8% of women and 5.6% of men aged 65 years and older had osteoporosis.
Some women may not need regular bone mineral density tests
It took nearly nine years for 3% of the older women without osteoporosis to sustain a spinal fracture or break a hip, wrist, or arm.
Eczema heightens fracture risk in adults
The combined lifetime risk for hip, forearm, and vertebral fractures that will require clinical attention is approximately 40%.
Insufficient evidence for vitamin D deficiency screenings
There is not enough evidence to support vitamin D deficiency screenings said the USPSTF in a final recommendation statement.
Post-concussion, look for physical regression in high-school athletes
Teen athletes who have re-entered athletics following a concussion are reported regressing abilities in their physical abilities.
Impact location does not affect concussion outcomes
Impact location in football accidents was not associated with the number of symptoms reported, prevalence of reported symptoms, or symptom resolution time.
ImPACT program may aid concussion detection in student athletes
The intervention is designed to be administered immediately after a sports injury, in order to evaluate for potential cognitive changes.
A better understanding of barefoot running
Research on the relationship between footwear and injury rates is limited. A switch to a minimalist shoe or barefoot running should be done gradually.
Traumatic brain injury in youth athletes
Accurate identification, assessment and evaluation of concussions will enable clinicians to determine when it is safe for young athletes to return to competition.
Lasers provide lasting tennis elbow relief
Class IV laser treatment improves strength and function, reduces pain associated with chronic epicondylitis.
Testing for closed head injury
What is a good screening test for evaluation of closed head injury?
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