A new study from Aarhus University shows that when female athletes decrease their energy intake and increase their training, their health and the ability of their muscles to respond to training are negatively affected. Diet and training go hand in hand if you want to achieve the best results. Most athletes know this, and…
Does headgear prevent sports-related concussions? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 6311 players and 173,383 exposure hours. Al Attar WSA, Mahmoud H, Alfadel A, Faude O. Sports health. May 19, 2023: 19417381231174461. doi: 10.1177/19417381231174461. E-publishing prior to printing. PMID: 37204092. Full text not freely available Take home message Headgear worn…
FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) The United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) is a data repository that collects voluntary drug-related reports from healthcare professionals, consumers, and legal representatives. In cases where the adverse reaction (AE) is reported to the manufacturer, the manufacturer is required to forward the report…
CARLSBAD, California, October 27, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (“ATEC”) (NASDAQ: ATEC), a provider of innovative solutions aimed at revolutionizing the approach to spine surgery, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 14,300,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $ 10.50 per share. Morgan Stanley,…
The fear that parents feel when their children suffer injuries is undoubtedly one of the universal conditions of parenthood. That fear is greatly increased when those injuries involve concussions. But a new study from the University of Calgary, published today in the medical journal Pediatricscan provide some reassurance to concerned parents. The findings –…
