Patients with severe thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum, a condition in which a ligament in the spine hardens and compresses the spinal cord, may fare better with a minimally invasive endoscopic technique than with traditional open surgery, according to…
The angle and position of the scapular glenoid are important in shoulder mechanics, the interpretation of diseases, and planning shoulder replacement surgery. In total shoulder replacement, understanding the bony parameters of the glenoid is also of... Thank you for visiting…
Patients who underwent either scapholunate ligament repair or reconstruction experienced worse pain as they were removed from their casts at 6 weeks postoperatively compared with their preoperative status, according to Amen. However, he said patients in both groups had significant improvements…
Some of the country's most popular destinations get even better once fall arrives. Cooler temperatures can make hiking and sightseeing more comfortable, while changing leaves, harvest season and seasonal events give familiar places a different reason to visit. And fall…
Read about the conference program and presenters in the story below, originally published by UPEI. National meeting on aging to be held in Charlottetown, October 15-17 Canadian Association on Gerontology hosts 55th annual scientific and educational meeting The Canadian Association on Gerontology,…
Thousands of events and volunteers worldwide will celebrate community repair and help people fix things for free this Saturday, October 17. Do you have a broken lamp, or pants that need a patch? Join people around the globe in celebrating repair…
Enjoy 50% off your 1st Month’s Rent & Community Fee Through July At Touchmark, we’ve spent decades perfecting the art of creating communities that enrich every aspect of life. Watch a quick video about life at Touchmark in the West Hills I have…
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's or another dementia brings a flood of questions - what to do first, who to call, how to plan for what's ahead. For Montana families who may live hours from the nearest specialist or support group, having…
On a certain quiet residential block in Skokie, most houses display modest Halloween decorations — the occasional carved pumpkin, a ghost here, a ghoul there. But one house is teeming with spooky embellishments. Tombstones pepper the yard. Skeletons climb the home’s…
At a minimum, a medical test will cost you time and could mean a hefty medical bill. Many tests marketed directly to consumers, like full-body scans and at-home blood screening kits, are not covered by insurance, and some tests can…
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