Danger in Knee Replacements for Younger Patients

Shauna Wright — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:20:03 +0000

Knee-replacement surgery was once the domain of senior citizens — but no more. In fact, recent figures for the United Kingdom, United States and Finland show more and more of the surgeries are being done on arthritic Baby Boomers in their 50s — and on people even younger.

Study – Stress, Lung Illness in First Responders

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:24 +0000

In the decade since 9/11 terrorist attacks, hundreds of rescue and recovery workers on the scene that day have developed debilitating respiratory conditions they say were caused by exposure to environmental conditions such as jet fuel combustion and smoldering debris fire.

Now researchers may have found a link between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the illnesses afflicting many of those people.

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Danger in Knee Replacements for Younger Patients

Study – Stress, Lung Illness in First Responders