Researchers make strides in understanding Roberts syndrome, paving the way for potential therapies targeting severe congenital limb deformities. The Academic’s mission is simple: Explain research. We ...

Many people may go barefoot at home. However, many people walk or even work out barefoot every day. Parents are advised to ...

They work like shock absorbers, removing pressure and stress from painful areas in the foot and ankle. They can also prevent foot deformity or keep it from getting worse, better position the foot ...

Researchers confirm using zebrafish that if a certain gene is not excluded when vertebrate embryos are developing, the notochord will not elongate properly, resulting in a shortened form. Can a ...

Can a single protein-encoding gene determine whether a vertebrate embryo develops normally? Yes, according to Osaka Metropolitan University researchers, who found that suppression of Pcdh8 is ...

You don’t have to work on your feet all day to appreciate the relaxing benefits of a foot massage. But if you do stand, walk, dance, or run for a living, buying yourself an at-home electric foot ...

The surgery aimed to widen the mandible, showcasing the application of advanced distraction osteogenesis techniques in addressing congenital craniofacial deformities. The second surgery ...

The best foot spas leave your feet in heavenly bliss. The worst are little better than a bucket of hot water. We test each foot spa machine to see how relaxing it is, check how well it maintains a ...

Isolated dysplasia Abnormal development in the size and/or shape of the proximal femur and/or acetabulum. Difficult to detect on clinical examination. Often diagnosed on ultrasound. Wide spectrum ...

Congenital syphilis can also cause lasting and serious health problems, including bone deformities, blindness and deafness. The increase has advisories for more testing for the infection ...

This success was a turning point, but it also highlighted the challenges ahead. From a congenital foot condition (Müller-Weiss syndrome) to tendinitis, abdominal strains, and more, Nadal’s body ...