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Cartilage repair gel gives injuries a sporting chance

March 6, 2012
A cartilage gel being developed by tissue engineers and biochemists at the University of Sydney could bring increased mobility to people living with debilitating sports injuries.

Long-Term Success Of Hip Resurfacing May Be Impaired By Excessive Sporting Activity

February 12, 2012
In hip resurfacing the femoral ball in the hip joint is not removed, but instead is trimmed and capped with a smooth metal covering. Young and active patients with arthritis often choose hip resurfacing over total hip replacement to minimize the risk of hip dislocation, and to preserve the bone ...

Patients should limit sporting activities to maintain hip prosthesis

February 9, 2012
In hip resurfacing the femoral ball in the hip joint is not removed, but instead is trimmed and capped with a smooth metal covering. Young and active patients with arthritis often choose hip resurfacing over total hip replacement to minimize the risk of hip dislocation, and to preserve the bone ...

Excessive sporting activity may impair long-term success of hip resurfacing

February 8, 2012
In hip resurfacing the femoral ball in the hip joint is not removed, but instead is trimmed and capped with a smooth metal covering. Young and active patients with arthritis often choose hip resurfacing over total hip replacement to minimize the risk of hip dislocation, and to preserve the bone ...

Excessive sporting activity may impair long-term success of hip resurfacing

February 8, 2012
(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) High impact sporting activities -- such as daily running or tennis -- can be detrimental to the long-term success of hip resurfacing arthroplasty, according to research presented today at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

Sporting event ads viewed favorably – especially if the game is close

January 31, 2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. The average price for a 30-second advertising spot in the 2012 Super Bowl on Feb. 5 is a staggering $3.5 million and a new study suggests that, for advertisers, it may not really matter if the New England Patriots or the New York Giants win. ...

Sporting event ads viewed favorably – especially if the game is close

January 31, 2012
(Oregon State University) The average price for a 30-second advertising spot in the 2012 Super Bowl on Feb. 5 is a staggering $3.5 million and a new study suggests that, for advertisers, it may not really matter if the New England Patriots or the New York Giants win.But for the ...

Positive Sporting Experiences Key For Children’s Development

July 22, 2011
A cohesive team environment, assessing one's own performance rather than comparing with others, and involvement in enjoyably challenging practices are the main conditions needed for children to have a positive developmental experience playing team sports. "There's a lot more to sport than the idea of winning and losing and developing ...

Reducing The Number Of Heart Attack Deaths At Major Sporting Venues

June 14, 2011
The number of heart attack deaths at Europe's sporting venues is set to significantly reduce if recommendations published today are widely adopted. In a special article published online today in the European Heart Journal (EHJ), minimum standards of cardiovascular medical expertise, available equipment, and emergency planning are defined for ...

Reducing the number of heart attack deaths at major sporting venues

June 14, 2011
The number of heart attack deaths at Europe's sporting venues is set to significantly reduce if recommendations published today are widely adopted. In a special article published online today by the European Heart Journal (EHJ), minimum standards of cardiovascular medical expertise, available equipment, and emergency planning are defined for ...

Reducing the number of heart attack deaths at major sporting venues

June 13, 2011
(European Society of Cardiology) Recommendations published today by the European Heart Journal define minimum standards of cardiovascular medical expertise, available equipment, and emergency planning for stadiums and mass participation events.

Sporting Events And Traffic Fatalities: When Winning Is Not A Good Thing

April 20, 2011
When your team wins a close one, you may be in danger driving home after the game, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. The study shows that traffic fatalities rise near the hometowns of winning teams on game days. "The thrill of victory may result ...