ONCOLOGY: How a virus causes skin cancer Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare but aggressive form of skin cancer. It was recently found that most cases of MCC are caused by Merkel cell polyomavirus (...
Researchers from NYU Langone Medical Center's Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Radiology found that advanced MRI techniques can be used to detect subtle changes in joint cartilage microstructure...
Everyday movements like making the bed or picking up a shopping bag add up and could, especially in adults, contribute to better health. Exactly how much energy seniors exert is still unclear as most...
Scientists at Mount Sinai Hospital, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Toronto, University Health Network and McGill University have obtained significant new insights into the caus...
Orthopaedic surgeons from Children's National Medical Center are part of a team of researchers that has identified the genetic mutation causing Proteus syndrome, a rare disorder in which tissue and bo...
MedShape Solutions, Inc., the industry leader in innovative shape memory orthopedic devices, announced its new DynaNail™ Intramedullary Ankle Fusion Nail. Ankle fusion is performed to relieve pain in...
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. announced the company has received Food and Drug Administration approval of an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) to begin their SMART pivotal trial to evaluate the safe...
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals announced that its Novel Chemical Entity "Revamilast" (GRC 4039) has initiated Phase IIb human dose range finding trials globally... Read more...