Balloon kyphoplasty provides pain relief and functional improvement in patients with malignant spinal fractures, say researchers from Spain in the September 9th BMC Palliative Care. Reuters Health Information
This is the first study to ascertain the influence of spinal instrumentation surgery for subsequent vertebral fractures in patients more than 55 years of age. Spine
Greater cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with lower risks for hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, and hypertension. What is the prevalence of these conditions relative to running speed? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
What is the willingness of adolescents to use a supplement or anabolic steroids? What is the need for involvement of teachers, coaches, and physicians? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Does patient activation determine adherence to physical therapy (PT)? What is the association between baseline patient activation and participation in postoperative PT after lumbar spine surgery? Spine
