Musculoskeletal
Longevity and Age Management
Dietary supplement improves fitness in elderly
New research suggests that the dietary supplement beta-alanine (BA), which is commonly used by athletes and body builders, can help seniors to improve their fitness levels. ... Continue Reading
Growth hormone secretagogue helps seniors to gain muscle mass
A recent study has found that a daily dose of the growth hormone secretagogue MK-677 can help elderly people retain, and even increase, their muscle mass. ... Continue Reading
Decline in muscle function due to lack of physical activity not aging
Recent study results suggest that the decline in muscle function that occurs with aging is caused by a decline in physical activity and not the aging process. ... Continue Reading
Statins impair muscle repair and regeneration
Statins may impair the ability of skeletal muscle to repair and regenerate itself, suggest results of a recent study by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. ... Continue Reading
Revised rheumatoid arthritis guidelines revealed
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has significantly improved in recent years with the combinations of medications and the development of new anti-arthritis drugs proving successful in the management of symptoms. ... Continue Reading
Older adults benefit from basic resistance training
Resistance training has been found to offer older adults a host of anti-aging health benefits, according to a new study. ... Continue Reading
Birthweight associated with arthritis risk
A new study from the US has linked risk of rheumatoid arthritis in adulthood to birthweight. ... Continue Reading
Pine bark extract found to ease symptoms of osteoarthritis
A new study conducted at Italy's Chieti-Pescara University has discovered the ability of a natural pine bark extract to reduce pain and increase mobility in osteoarthritis patients. ... Continue Reading
Spider Silk Could Repair Human Ligaments
Spider web silk, the strongest natural fiber known, could possess untapped medical potential in artificial tendons or for regenerating ligaments, scientists now say. A body of folklore dating back at least 2,000 years tells of the potential medical value of spider webs in fighting infections, stemming bleeding and healing wounds, explained molecular biologist Randolph Lewis at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. ... Continue Reading
Gene therapy accelerates healing of damaged skeletal muscle
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers have successfully used gene therapy to accelerate muscle regeneration in experimental animals with muscle damage, suggesting this technique may be a novel and effective approach for improving skeletal muscle healing, particularly for serious sports-related injuries. These findings are being presented at the American Society of Gene Therapy annual meeting in Baltimore, May 31 to June 4. ... Continue Reading
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