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Osteoporosis Drug May Save Lives by Strengthening Immune System
An osteoporosis drug proven to save lives after hip fractures may do so by strengthening the body's immune system, according to geriatrics researchers at Duke University Medical Center.
July 15, 2009
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Novel Spinal Cord Stimulator Sparks Hope for Parkinson’s Disease Treatment
A novel stimulation method, the first potential therapy to target the spinal cord instead of the brain, may offer an effective and less invasive approach for Parkinson’s disease treatment, according to pre-clinical data published in the journal Science by researchers at Duke University Medical Center.
Mar. 19, 2009
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Diabetes Linked to Joint Replacement Complications and Higher Costs
Durham, NC – People with diabetes who undergo knee or hip replacements are more likely to experience serious complications resulting in longer...
Mar. 5, 2008
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Musculoskeletal Injuries Persist at Chicken Processing Plant
DURHAM, N.C. – Despite changes made at a chicken processing plant in eastern North Carolina since being cited by state inspectors in 1989, employees...
Nov. 13, 2007
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Woven Scaffolds Could Improve Cartilage Repair
DURHAM, N.C. -- Using a unique weaving machine of their design, Duke University Medical Center researchers have created a three-dimensional fabric...
Feb. 5, 2007
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Saturday Injury Clinic
Duke Sports Medicine Center will offer special Saturday hours to treat high school athletes who suffer from musculoskeletal injury.
Aug. 19, 2006
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Landis Should Be Able to Compete After Hip Surgery
DURHAM, N.C. -- Floyd Landis, who just won the 2006 Tour de France, has a good chance of continuing his career as a competitive bicyclist after...
July 24, 2006
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Baby Boomers Need to Care for Shoulders
DURHAM, N.C. -- Many Baby Boomers swat tennis balls, swim or dribble basketballs for two reasons – the joy of physical activity and competition, as...
July 19, 2006
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Shin Splints Are a Repetitive Injury
DURHAM, N.C. -- With the warm of spring drawing many people outside for exercise, sports medicine experts at Duke University Medical Center recommend...
May 22, 2006
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Avoiding Back Injuries While Shoveling Snow
DURHAM, N.C. -- With a winter blizzard expected to hit New York City this weekend and up to a foot of snow anticipated in much of the Mid-Atlantic and...
Feb. 10, 2006
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Published: Sept. 6, 2007
Updated: Sept. 6, 2007
URL: http://www.dukehealth.org/HealthLibrary/TopicCenters/Orthopaedics
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