Last updated: 25th December, 2019 MRI scan or magnetic resonance imaging is an advanced test that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create pictures of organs inside the body. It is among one of the most sophisticated diagnosis tool available to the physicians. An MRI scan is often quite helpful in analyzing following […]
Last updated: 24th December, 2019 Musculoskeletal diseases are often associated with aging. It is true that the overall prevalence of muscle and bone-related diseases in a young age group is only about 3%, but increases to as high as 25% in age 70 and above. [1] However, the risk factors for musculoskeletal diseases such as obesity […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Several studies have already proven that smoking leads to higher complication rates after surgery. A study published in Arthritis Care and Research studied a cohort of nearly 33 thousand patients who underwent either total hip replacement or total knee replacement, of whom 57% were non-smokers, 19% were prior smokers, and 24% […]
Last updated: 24th December, 2019 Importance of Second Opinion Almost a year back around January 2015, an eye-popping headline on Times of India, grabbed my attention. The article suggested that as many as 44% of suggested surgeries were unnecessary. As much as I recall, this article trended for a couple of days as the most shared […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 At HealthClues, one of our endeavors is to find and curate the latest medical research information available. Generally, we are able to find scientifically sound information, but sometimes we come across bogus studies that are nothing more than eye-grabbing headlines. Here’s an example of one such article. “Fish, omega-3 supplements may […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 December 22, 2015: FDA has approved AstraZeneca’s (AZN) new drug for Gout named Zurampic, but requires AstraZeneca to conduct a post-marketing study on its effect on kidneys and cardiovascular systems. The drug would also need to have a boxed warning about the risks of Kidney failure. What is Gout? Gout is a […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Do you know that there is a relation between the level of your hunger and bone mass? In a recent study, the researchers of Yale School of Medicine has found that a cluster of neurons in the brain, which controls human appetite, is also involved in generating the bone mass. This particular […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 As your little one grows and starts learning to stand or walk, you may suddenly notice any abnormality or change in their movement and growth. Some of the problems are temporary and disappear gradually, without any treatment, and others become severe with age, and require a proper orthopedic care. So, it […]
Last updated: 23rd December, 2019 Does your little one have a clubfoot? Want to know more about the condition? Clubfoot is a congenital deformity (from birth), where the foot points downward and twists inward. In extreme cases, the foot may also point up. It is also termed as congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV). According to the research, […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Orthopedic surgeries are broadly of two types, trauma, and cold orthopedic surgeries. Trauma orthopedic surgeries Trauma Surgery repairs or reconstructs damaged musculoskeletal structures like bones, tendons, nerves, blood vessels and ligaments. Trauma surgeries often follow a timeline, within or after which the surgery is scheduled. This can be as early as within […]