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Technology October 24, 2015

Doctors hope groundbreaking spinal cord surgery will help Arizona man walk again

Doctors hope a Scottsdale man who severed his spine in a dirt bike accident will regain the ability to walk after becoming the first-ever patient to undergo a groundbreaking new spinal cord surgery.

Sports Medicine October 24, 2015

Researchers use nanotechnology to engineer ACL replacements

One of the most devastating knee injuries both professional and recreational athletes can endure is a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

Sports Medicine October 24, 2015

Which state has the highest death rate from injuries?

West Virginia is the state with the highest rate of death from injuries, such as those sustained in car crashes, falls, fires and drug overdoses, while New York has the lowest rate, according to a new report.

Technology October 24, 2015

New 'smart' running shoes could help prevent injury

Running shoes may soon be smart enough to tell their wearers how to improve their technique, which could prevent injuries. 

PAIN MANAGEMENT October 24, 2015

Super Bowl XLVIII athletes may face increased injury risk in cold temperatures

It’s the first time the Super Bowl will be played outside in a cold climate – and it could be tough going for the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. Doctors say a player’s odds of getting hurt increase significantly as temperatures drop.

Technology October 24, 2015

Dave Goldberg death: Treadmills linked with 3 fatalities yearly

The death of 47-year-old Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey and husband of Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg, shows that serious and even fatal accidents can happen while you're using exercise equipment.

Technology October 24, 2015

Latest NFL draftees could benefit from new-age concussion test

The 2015 NFL Draft class has now been welcomed into the league, one that could grow safer as their careers unfold through new-age research into identifying concussions.

Children's Health October 23, 2015

Pediatricians recommend neuromuscular training to avoid ACL injuries

Doctors who work with schools and sports organizations should encourage training to reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament tears, according to a leading group of U.S. pediatricians.

Fitness October 23, 2015

There’s little evidence to help avoid stress fractures

Although there are plenty of opinions about what causes tiny, painful stress fractures in the bones of regular runners, a new review of existing research finds solid evidence for only two risk factors.

Sports Medicine October 23, 2015

Ibuprofen good as morphine, and safer, for kids with fractures, study says

The narcotic drug morphine is not the best choice for pain relief in kids with broken bones, a new study suggests.

Technology October 23, 2015

Tackling goes high-tech at Dartmouth with new dummies

On the Ivy League campus of Dartmouth College, even the football tackling dummies are smart.