THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) — A knee replacement can help improve an elderly person’s balance, according to a new study. Balance problems and increased risk for falls are common among seniors with severe knee osteoarthritis, the result of [Continue ]

Dingell, 83, says he’ll seek re-election - Detroit Free Press
WASHINGTON — John Dingell, at age 83 and having already set the record for longevity in the U.S. House, is setting out for a new term in Congress. He made the announcement Saturday in Ann Arbor, saying he can’t walk away at a time when the economy

People who go for knee replacement surgery tend to gain weight after the operation, according to a University of Delaware study. Researchers Joseph Zeni and Lynn Snyder-Mackler found that patients typically drop weight in the first few weeks after [Continue ]

Chris Ashton & Shontayne Hape win England squad calls - BBC Sport
England have called up rugby league converts Chris Ashton and Shontayne Hape to their revised elite player squad for the forthcoming Six Nations. Northampton wing Ashton, 22, is top try scorer in the Premiership this season while Auckland-born Hape

Running Shoes May Cause Pain, Injury - Massage Mag.com
Pain and injuries bring clients to massage. New research shows some running shoes may cause damage to knees, hips and ankles—and create greater stresses on joints than even running barefoot or walking in high-heeled shoes. Sixty-eight healthy young

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Injury scare for Gul ahead of first Test Cricketnext.com … Umar Gul has survived an injury scare with doctors clearing him to play in the three-Test series in Australia after he complained of severe knee pain. … and more »

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William Stanfield, MD, Is First Cleveland-area Orthopedic Surgeon to Perform OtisKnee® Custom Fit Knee Replacement

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Southern Illinois University researchers determined Medicare beneficiaries living in rural areas were 27% more likely than urban recipients to have total knee or hip replacement surgeries. Researchers found women were more likely than men to undergo [Continue ]

Cancer Program Benefits from 2009 Carnation Ball - PR-USA.net
The Carnation Ball honoree is recognized for exemplary leadership and contributions in support of South Nassau’s mission to provide cost-effective, high weight-loss surgery, image-guided joint replacement surgery, knee cartilage and ligament