For treating articular defects of the knee, implanting autologous cartilage cells in a new collagen hydrogel base may be at least as effective as conventional autologous cell implants, German researchers report. Reuters Health Information
Is there an association between lumbar spine facet joint osteoarthritis and low back pain? See the results from this community-based Framingham Heart Study. Spine
Exercise is rarely discouraged these days, but do endurance sports increase the incidence of lone atrial fibrillation in men? Explore these novel findings. Europace
Most healthcare workers acknowledge the importance of getting vaccinated against seasonal influenza, yet most remain unvaccinated, this study confirms. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses