MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASES OR CONDITIONS

This completed study reviewed medical records of 1,788 elderly patients (65+) treated at four Korean medicine hospitals after traffic accidents. Researchers wanted to see if integrative Korean medicine—combining acupuncture, herbal medicine, and manual therapy—is safe and effecti…

This study measured muscle activity in surgeons performing hysterectomies with robotic assistance versus conventional laparoscopy. The goal was to see which method causes less physical strain, potentially reducing work-related injuries. Four trained surgeons participated, and the…

This study looked at how common joint pain and swelling are in 100 nursing home residents aged 65 and older, both with and without dementia. Researchers performed a physical exam and used simple pain questions or a special checklist for those with severe dementia. The goal was to…

This completed study looked at the safety of pharmacopuncture—herbal extracts injected into acupuncture points—in 1,000 hospitalized adults with spine or joint problems. Researchers tracked infections and other side effects to see how often problems occur. The goal was to gather …