Healthcare News
No One-Size-Fits-All for Hydrating During Sports
Waiting until you're thirsty to drink during sports could lead to dehydration and poorer performance, a new study finds.
Source: Health Day
Joint Replacement: 5 Benefits of Outpatient Surgery
If your doctor says you’re a good candidate, there are several advantages that make outpatient surgery the best option
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Prolonged opioid use before knee or hip replacement surgery increases risk of poor outcomes
Patients who take prescription opioids for more than 60 days before total knee or hip replacement surgery are at significantly higher risk of being readmitted to the hospital and of undergoing repeat joint-replacement surgery, compared to patients with no preoperative opioid use, reports a study in the July 18 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
Source: Medical Xpress
Maximal running shoes may increase injury risk to some runners
Lower leg pain and injuries have long been a problem for runners, but research at Oregon State University-Cascades has shown maximal running shoes may increase such risks for some runners.
Source: Science Dailys
Stem Cell Therapy vs. Surgery
In recent years, there have been dramatic advances in stem cell therapy. The treatments are more effective than ever before. Stem cell treatments are also used to treat an increasing number of diseases, such as: diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s. Increasingly, stem cell therapy is being used instead of surgery to treat a variety of issues, from joint replacement to ligament and tendon damage. This raises a question for doctors and patients: Stem cell vs surgery? This article will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the two approaches.
Source: Stem Cell The Magazine
