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    UNPROVEN REMEDIES: $2.5 billion spent, no alternative med cures found  Jul 1, 2009
    Taxpayers are bankrolling studies of whether pressing various spots on your head can help with weight loss, whether brain waves emitted from a special "master" can help break cocaine addiction, and whether wearing magnets can help the painful wrist problem of carpal tunnel syndrome. The acupressure weight-loss technique won a 2 million grant, even though a small trial of it on 60 people found no statistically significant benefit ---- only an encouraging trend that could have occurred by chance. (North County Times)

    Carpal tunnel syndrome nags Arroyo  Jun 29, 2009
    But he barely picks up a guitar anymore because of carpal tunnel syndrome in his right hand ... Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs in a nerve, which controls sensations from the palm side of the thumb and fingers ... Right before the season, Arroyo said the carpal tunnel syndrome was starting to really bother him. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)

    Cupping Therapy Alleviates Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pain  Jun 26, 2009
    ScienceDaily (June 25, 2009) A German study published in The Journal of Pain showed that an external suction technique mainly used outside the U.S., called cupping, is effective for providing temporary relief of pain from carpal tunnel syndrome (CPS) ... 10, 2006) New Mayo Clinic research suggests that a shearing injury of the tissue that lines the tendons within the carpal tunnel may cause carpal tunnel syndrome, a debilitating condition of the wrist and ... According to experts, hours in the... (Science Daily)

    Lenovo looked at trends to shift ThinkPad keys  Jun 26, 2009
    Paul Bradley, an executive creative director at the global design group Frog Design, said makers of ergonomic keyboards that also improved typing speed were counting on concern over carpal tunnel syndrome during the dot-com boom of the 1990s to drive demand, but the market never materialized. If ever there were a time to make radical changes to the keyboard, now might be it. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    * [ EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT ]  Jun 26, 2009
    A stint as a bass player with Rocket Girl may or may not have given him carpal tunnel syndrome, or what fellow Rocket Girl bandmate Leon LaPointe refers to as bear hands. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Shes 6-foot-6, 480 pounds and still growing  Jun 24, 2009
    Additional symptoms (and their associated frequency) can vary and may be presented through headaches, joint pain, swelling of the soft tissue, fatigue, loss of vision, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin changes, excessive sweating, snoring, tingling in the arms and legs, impotence and absence of menstruation. The disease can awaken at any time. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Nintendo Wii Could Help Doctors Prep for Surgery  Jun 18, 2009
    Instead of spending hours at a time navigating through pictures using basic keyboard and mouse clicks, which can lead to repetitive motion injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, one cycles through scans with the Wii by just rotating the wrist. "The remote is very intuitive," explained George Shih, a radiologist at Weill Cornell Medical College, who with his colleagues helped develop the system that links the Wii remote to the diagnostic computer. (Fox News)

    Animator Bill Plympton on Independe...  Jun 18, 2009
    "For me to go into CGI would be a disaster. I ve heard that you hand-draw all your cels yourself? I do every drawing that you see on the film. What speed? Are you going 24 frames per second? No, I can t afford to do that and frankly the audience doesn t notice it. I'll do a drawing in 3 or 4 frames of film. My style is kind of blurry and rough, but it works. How do you avoid carpal tunnel syndrome? It s good exercise: my hand feels really great after a full day of drawing. It s a wonderful... (Suite101.com)

    'Cell Phone Elbow' -- A New Ill for the Wired Age  Jun 4, 2009
    Still, the disorder is less common than carpal tunnel syndrome, a related condition that causes pain in the hand and wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve that runs from the forearm into the hand. (MEDLINEplus)

    Measuring Time Spent On A Web Page  May 26, 2009
    (Some sites require as many as 25-30 scrolls - the gateway to carpal tunnel syndrome. . (CBS News)

    Volquez ailing  May 21, 2009
    Right-hander had another bout of carpal tunnel syndrome during spring training, but has pitched through it and gone 5-3. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- Baseball)

    Reds' Volquez likely to miss start with bad back  May 21, 2009
    Right-hander had another bout of carpal tunnel syndrome during spring training, but has pitched through it and gone 5-3. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)

    Melrose People: Melissa Claeys  May 9, 2009
    I had to stop for a while when I had carpal tunnel syndrome, which I ended up having surgery for. Yoga is very scary for some people because they think they have to be very flexible to do it, but you don t. You grow into it. (Melrose Free Press, MA)

    MEDICAL: PhotoThera raises $50 million to test stroke therapy (15)  May 5, 2009
    The company originally targeted carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful condition of the wrists, and sports-related injuries, but later shifted to treating strokes. Contact staff writer Bradley J. Fikes at (760) 739-6641 or. (North County Times)

    Archmaille Designs Mothers Day Sale! Enjoy Fine Sterling Silver Jewelry for Your Wife  May 2, 2009
    Both elegant in their own right, copper jewelry creations are much cheaper than the sterling silver jewelry but also have the benefit of helping with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and many other joint or ligament problems. Sterling Silver is a natural anti-microbial and has been used for centuries to help ward off disease or sickness. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Break-dancers, beware: Study finds big risks  Apr 28, 2009
    In addition, 70 percent said they'd suffered an overuse injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tenosynovitis, an inflammation of the sheath that surrounds a tendon. But while injuries were common, many breakers did not give themselves the needed healing time for they returned to dancing. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Next Generation Nanofilms Created  Apr 20, 2009
    Doctors have found evidence that carpal tunnel syndrome develops after an injury shears the tissue that lines tendons within the carpal tunnel. As. (Science Daily)

    Burnett looks like a bargain in Yankees' win over Rays  Apr 15, 2009
    Arroyo (2-0) was bothered by a flare-up of carpal tunnel syndrome during spring training and didn't look particularly sharp in his first outing of the season. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Byrnes' single in 10th lifts D'backs over Cards  Apr 15, 2009
    Arroyo (2-0) was bothered by a flare-up of carpal tunnel syndrome during spring training and didn't look particularly sharp in winning his first outing of the season. But this time he gave up his only run on a homer by J.J. Hardy. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    Around the majors: 4/15/09  Apr 15, 2009
    Arroyo (2-0) was bothered by a flare-up of carpal tunnel syndrome during spring training and didn't look sharp in winning his first outing of the season. Diamondback 7, Cardinals 6: Eric Byrnes broke out of a slump with a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning that gave host Arizona a victory against St. Louis Cardinals. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Votto makes Met Perez look ordinary vs. lefties  Apr 10, 2009
    Bronson Arroyo (1-0) pitched as if hes recovering from his latest bout of carpal tunnel syndrome, giving up five runs in six innings. Francisco Cordero struck out the side in the ninth, converting Cincinnatis first save opportunity of the season. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Yanks' newbies finally perform  Apr 10, 2009
    Bronson Arroyo (1-0), who'd had trouble with carpal tunnel syndrome, giving up five runs in six innings. Francisco Cordero struck out the side in the ninth, converting Cincinnati's first save opportunity of the season. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Will Apple Zealots Start Eating Up Its Stock Again?  Apr 6, 2009
    Now that they have been given justification for their ardor, they can hit the "buy" button at their online brokerage accounts until carpal tunnel syndrome kicks in. Douglas A. McIntyre. (Time.com)

    Owings fifth starter as roster set  Apr 6, 2009
    Third starter Bronson Arroyo is battling carpal tunnel syndrome in his right wrist and had his starting assignment on Thursday vs. the Mets moved back to Sunday vs. the Pirates. Owings will start on Thursday in Arroyo's place. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)

    Reds send pitcher Bailey down to minor leagues  Apr 6, 2009
    Right-hander , who has carpal tunnel syndrome, won't get his first start until next Sunday, giving him a chance to rest his pitching hand. The Reds also optioned infielder , utility player and left-hander to Louisville, and reassigned outfielder Jonny Gomes to their minor league camp. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)

    Pitching depth important early for Reds  Apr 5, 2009
    With projected No. 3 starter Bronson Arroyo battling carpal tunnel syndrome in his pitching hand, the Reds are faced with a difficult decision just two days prior to Monday's season-opener against the New York Mets. "There's some concern," said Reds general manager Walt Jocketty prior to the club's spring finale Saturday at Fifth Third Field. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)

    Jays' manager Gaston concerned about Ryan's performance  Apr 1, 2009
    Arroyo hurting Guitar-strumming Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo said he's having a flare-up of the carpal tunnel syndrome in his right hand that has bothered him at times the last few years. The Reds got down to 33 players, sending outfielders Jacque Jones and Norris Hopper to the minors. (Boston Globe)

    OHIO GANG: Rock-solid rotation holds key to Reds' revival  Mar 28, 2009
    SARASOTA, Florida -- If not for the carpal tunnel syndrome that makes it difficult for him to pinch his fingers closely together enough to hold a pick, , the Reds pitcher heretofore known as much for his second career as a guitarist as for anything he's done on the mound, might be missing what has been going on across the Cincinnati Reds clubhouse this spring. If he could hold that pick, perhaps he'd be buried in his own locker, playing his guitar and stuck in a world all his own. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Sign Language Can Cause Repetitive ...  Mar 24, 2009
    Sign Language Can Cause Repetitive Motion Injury: Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome When Using American Sign Language ... Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome When Using American Sign Language ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. (Suite101.com)

    Loretta LaRoche: Seen any regular, old-fashioned white toothpaste?  Mar 24, 2009
    I m sure part of my carpal tunnel syndrome is a result of violent squeezing, as I relentlessly try to extract the paste. The tube is too long it gets limp in the middle and folds over like a bad hair day. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)

    Rangers' Blalock healthy, adjusting to DH role  Mar 11, 2009
    Blalock missed three months last season because of a torn left hamstring and surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome in his right wrist, then had a 15-day disabled list stint because of shoulder inflammation. He was sidelined for 31/2 months in 2007 after surgery to remove a rib under his right shoulder. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)

    Michael FarberON THE FLY  Feb 27, 2009
    When he was coaching the Lightning to the Stanley Cup in 2004, he made sure the maker of Tampa Bay's inspirational signs never suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome. A Tortorella favorite: "Safe is death.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)

    AMSA student wins $10K for housing concept  Feb 26, 2009
    He has also created the Carpal Cushion to help his grandmother, who suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome. The cushion received honorable mention last July in a contest run by the Davidson Institute for Talent Development. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)

    The new uninsured  Feb 25, 2009
    He has glaucoma, and his wife has carpal tunnel syndrome and needs surgery. But they can t afford it. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Ertischek: West Roxbury Roslindale search engine optimization  Feb 25, 2009
    CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.. However writing for SEO is a precarious endeavor. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)

    Missed diagnosis  Feb 21, 2009
    "At that time I did not think anything else was affected and I just lived with that, but during my second pregnancy I started to deteriorate. Every morning it was like climbing a mountain Pami Looma "I got carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitious injury) in my left arm and my arm got weaker. "I was losing the sensation in my left arm and I panicked about whether I would be able to look after a baby.". (BBC News -- UK)

    Ailments your gadget can cause  Feb 10, 2009
    Technically, its called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, which is a condition that develops when you grip anything, or your wrist is flexed for a long time. It has become quite common due to increased use of cellphones, computers and video games. (India Times)

    NeuroMetrix agrees to pay $1.2m in probe  Feb 10, 2009
    The agreement resolves a Justice Department investigation into the company's NC-stat System, a device used to diagnose conditions related to carpal tunnel syndrome, leg pain, and other disorders. To use the device, doctors were ordinarily required to purchase disposable biosensors. (Boston Globe)

    Obamas Enjoy A Night Out  Feb 8, 2009
    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Transition of Power. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Incidence Rising  Feb 7, 2009
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A report in the January 6th issue of Neurology suggests that the incidence of medically diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome has increased dramatically during the past few decades, with the increase very rapid in the 1980s. Dr. Russell Gelfman and colleagues from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota examined trends in the incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome; the use of surgical treatment; and work-related lost time between 1981 and 2005 among residents of Olmstead... (MEDLINEplus)

    Ergonomic Rules Curb Worker Injuries  Feb 7, 2009
    Washington State adopted an ergonomics law in 2000 designed to prevent workers from developing musculoskeletal injuries such as back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. These injuries are the leading cause of workers compensation claims. (MEDLINEplus)

    Oz squad for Windies  Apr 1, 2008
    Hilditch said 37-year-old MacGill, who has claimed 203 Test wickets since earning his baggy green in 1998, had used the domestic series to prove he was back to fitness after hand surgery to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Casson also won selectors' attention during the summer, with the 25-year-old taking the wicket that won New South Wales the Sheffield Shield competition and finishing the season with 29 wickets at an average of 35. (iAfrica.com)

    Sore Wrists And Hands Can Result From Our Work: But Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?  Mar 31, 2008
    Sore Wrists And Hands Can Result From Our Work: But Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Sore Wrists And Hands Can Result From Our Work: But Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... If so, then you may be one of the estimated 2 million people in the United States affected by carpal tunnel syndrome, according to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. (Science Daily)

    Mixed signals  Mar 28, 2008
    When she started having numbness and tingling in both hands and arms in 1999, she was misdiagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. She went back for more tests when her balance got so bad, she had to hold onto walls to walk. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    Local doctors treating pain without prescription drugs  Mar 28, 2008
    She thought it was carpal tunnel syndrome from her work as a controller at a bank. But a wrist brace and over-the-counter pain medications did not work. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Ancient Lemur's Little Finger Poses Mystery  Mar 22, 2008
    14, 2007) When a wrist hurts, it could be carpal tunnel syndrome -- or something else. Over time, many conditions can affect crucial parts of the hands, causing everything from pain to the loss of normal. (Science Daily)

    Yankees beat Pirates 12-9 in first night game at McKechnie Field  Mar 20, 2008
    Yankees spring training instructor Frank Howard, who has been experiencing numbness in his fingers, has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Daily American Discussions. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Human Growth Hormone May Not Improve Athletic Performance  Mar 20, 2008
    Personalize Your Medical News. PUTTING BREAKING MEDICAL NEWS INTO PRACTICE Thursday, March 20, 2008. (MedPage Today)

    Schatz Nobel Izard P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against NeuroMetrix, Inc.  Mar 19, 2008
    Specifically, defendants issued materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's NC-stat device, which is a strap-on or hand-held device that allows physicians, usually general practitioners, to test for problems like carpal tunnel syndrome and back pain without the need for an exam from a specialist. According to the Complaint, throughout the Class Period, unbeknownst to shareholders, NeuroMetrix's sales of its NC-stat device were artificially inflated as: (i) the efficacy of... (Primezone Releases)

    MacGill back with a bang  Mar 7, 2008
    MacGill's future in the game was in grave doubt just three months ago after being diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome following his erratic performances in Australia's two-Test series against Sri Lanka. But the 42-Test player cashed in on a spin-friendly SCG deck before Redbacks spinner Dan Cullen (3-9) hauled his side back into the Pura Cup match with three late wickets as NSW lost 4-7 late on the opening day. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Rep. John Lewis settles discrimination lawsuit  Mar 7, 2008
    John Lewis settles discrimination lawsuit with former employee Mableton woman said she suffered race, age and gender discrimination at Lewis' Atlanta office. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 03/06/08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    I'm going to the Windies: MacGill  Mar 6, 2008
    " MacGill has taken 203 wickets at 28.14 in 42 Tests, but hasn't played for Australia since turning in an ordinary series against Sri Lanka in November and then being diagnosed with a potentially career-threatening carpal tunnel syndrome. Still, the sudden retirement of Brad Hogg has MacGill slight favourite to edge out Victorian Bryce McGain for the spinner's role for Australia's tour of the Windies - and Pakistan if it goes ahead later this month. MacGill can't wait to return to his beloved... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Keep Typing: Wrist Injuries Are Falling  Mar 5, 2008
    With the personal computing boom of the 1990s came thousands of "repetitive stress injuries" or "repetitive strain injuries." RSI became the hip medical acronym of the keyboard era, with subset carpal tunnel syndrome the diagnosis of the day ... Among workers in professional and business services, the number of carpal tunnel syndrome cases fell by half between 2005 and 2006 ... Harvard University headlined a 2005 press release "Computer use deleted as carpal tunnel syndrome cause.". (ABC News -- Wire)

    Katich breaks Blues record as NSW draw  Mar 4, 2008
    The Test spinner, on the comeback trail after carpal tunnel syndrome, has played three matches for Sydney University in the grade competition and claimed four wickets on Saturday. But MacGill's 4-66 from 20 overs was overshadowed by the grand old man of grade, Greg Matthews. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Running For President Is Hazardous To Your Health  Mar 3, 2008
    The handshakes themselves can also be problematic, says Salgo: Think repetitive stress injury or carpal tunnel syndrome. The mix of , a , spiking blood pressure and cholesterol levels and inconsistent exercise also can increase a candidate's , Alvarez says. (Forbes)

    Roy rules himself out of Pakistan tour  Feb 21, 2008
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Other related coverage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Calbreath: Race, age, gender bias hits Calif. workers  Feb 18, 2008
    Last month, medical examiners at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego cut down a food service worker's claims for carpal tunnel syndrome because she had several pre-existing conditions, including being female. In the past several years, medical examiners in other locales have cited female gender as a reason for cutting carpal tunnel claims, since women statistically report more problems than men. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Making A Racket  Feb 17, 2008
    Razer is best known for its arsenal of high-quality gaming mice and keyboards, but the latest audio solution is making even (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    OSHA visits to plants tail off  Feb 15, 2008
    It has been a decade since OSHA fined a poultry processor for hazards likely to cause carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis and other musculoskeletal disorders common to the industry. The federal government has made it easier for companies to hide those musculoskeletal disorders. (News & Observer)

    Ergonomics for Writers  Feb 14, 2008
    Writers often suffer from painful conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and (RSI). Both of these conditions can be minimized by smart workspace set-up. (Suite101.com)

    Workers: Company impedes care  Feb 13, 2008
    Celia Lopez, who worked at a House of Raeford Farms plant near Fayetteville, was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. She has since had surgery and legal problems. (News & Observer)

    Poultry workers often seek treatment from in-house staffers  Feb 13, 2008
    She eventually sought help from an independent clinic, where she was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome _ a debilitating hand ailment that repetitive work can both cause and aggravate. Last year, she had surgeries on both hands. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Police: 'Mercy killing' murder victim was not terminally ill  Feb 12, 2008
    Greg Roberts on Monday told KGW that "We told the truth about their devotion to each other. We don t know what to make of the indictment, a lot of its brand new to us and it s very upsetting. More: Under Oregon criminal law, there is no mercy killing statute and Roberts was indicted for first-degree murder on Monday. Police photo John L Roberts More: 9-1-1 call: Investigators said a doctor's report from November showed Virginia in overall good health. Virginia was originally from Guatemala and... (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)

    MacGill battling against time for tour  Feb 12, 2008
    " MacGill elected to have surgery after he was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome last year, a rare ailment among spin bowlers. On MacGill being fit to play the Redbacks, Mott said: "I think he would be pushing it beforehand, that is probably the best case scenario I reckon at this stage. "It is such a peculiar injury and no one seems to now much about it. "He doesn't want to let his teammates down by going into a first class match and not being able to bowl. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Metro bowling: Get your roll on  Feb 8, 2008
    Get on a roll with metro Atlanta's bowling scene. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 02/08/08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Sports betting a losing game for local man  Feb 3, 2008
    It's not unusual to have people suffer from chronic back and neck pain or carpal tunnel syndrome from sitting at a table or playing the slots for extended periods of time. "But John knows redemption is an option, too."I've got God back in my life," said John, who has returned to his Catholic faith. "I've got the (inpatient) meetings at River Hills and the G.A. (Gamblers Anonymous) meetings. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Reduce stress and fatigue from gardening  Feb 3, 2008
    Gardening doesn't have to be a pain in the neck, back, knees or hips for the millions of Americans who suffer from arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis or other painful disabilities. Here are some common-sense suggestions for reducing stress and fatigue while continuing to enjoy the low impact exercise that comes from gardening. (North County Times)

    County continues road grader study  Jan 30, 2008
    The new road grader design is built for the X-box generation, Walker said, and doesn t have a steering wheel to avoid repetitive stress injury, otherwise known as carpal tunnel syndrome. Walker said he d be willing to offer a road grader operator course for people who may not be familiar with the new design that doesn t have a steering wheel, but commissioners said they d like to be included as well. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)

    Could Bubble Wrap Help Treat Autism?  Jan 29, 2008
    Other finalists this year included a kite kit and wrist cushions for carpal tunnel syndrome sufferers. Company officials said it's possible some of the student inventions could be used to create new products. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Tolleson rallies - for coach  Jan 25, 2008
    " Married for 12 years, she was a big part of her husband's coaching life, part of the booster club, raising money for the program, working in the concessions stand during games at Tolleson. In June, she started to feel "off," as Roger put it. Then she started feeling tingling sensations on the right side of her arm. She felt tingling in her lip. It would go away, and she wouldn't think anything of it. She was working as a crisis counselor in hospital emergency rooms, and when she typed her... (AZCentral -- Sports)

    Hospital contacts for injuries and musculoskeletal diseases among seamen and fishermen - A population-based cohort study  Jan 24, 2008
    We studied musculoskeletal diseases (MSD) and injuries among fishermen and seamen with focus on low back disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), rotator cuff syndrome and arthrosis. Methods. (BioMed Central)

    Turning up a top tweaker the priority  Jan 23, 2008
    " Australia have moved to bolster their spin coaching ranks this year, with Shane Warne to join Terry Jenner on Cricket Australia's books. Warne will work for about 30 days a year with the state and national team, and will also provide guidance for state captains as to how best utilise the talents of their slow bowlers. Jenner remains a part-time coach with the Centre of Excellence, but has no role to play with the national team and, hence, will not work with Hogg ahead of the Adelaide Test.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Wrist still a bit dicky, so MacGill is likely to delay comeback  Jan 18, 2008
    Since his December 7 operation for carpal tunnel syndrome, MacGill has undergone extensive rehabilitation in his home after installing a gymnasium. His appearance at NSW training yesterday was his first since the operation, but he refused to bowl in front of media, saying he had completed his first session earlier in the day. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Prevalence And Impact Of Arthritis And Other Rheumatic Conditions In The United States  Jan 8, 2008
    gren's syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, polymyalgia rheumatic/giant cell arteritis, and back and neck pain. "Measuring the prevalence of arthritis poses many challenges," acknowledges National Arthritis Data Workgroup spokesperson and member, Dr. Charles G. Helmick. (Science Daily)

    46 Million Americans Suffer From Arthritis  Jan 5, 2008
    gren's syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, polymyalgia, and rheumatic/giant cell arteritis. One expert advised staying active and keeping your weight under control to help prevent or treat arthritis. (Health-Finder)

    The Front Row: Bowl games edition  Jan 4, 2008
    I decided to watch bits and pieces of some of the more intriguing bowl matchups and take breaks from the television to assure that I didn t develop carpal tunnel syndrome in my remote-control hand. I even mixed in a leafy green salad into my pizza-and-chicken-wings food rotation. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    The prevalence and impact of arthritis and other rheumatic conditions in the United States  Jan 3, 2008
    The report also includes 2005 prevalence estimates for fibromyalgia, spondylarthritides, systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, Sjgrens syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, polymyalgia rheumatic/giant cell arteritis, and back and neck pain. Measuring the prevalence of arthritis poses many challenges, acknowledges National Arthritis Data Workgroup spokesperson and member, Dr. Charles G. Helmick. (EurekAlert!)

    Sick of work?|  Jan 3, 2008
    According to Arenson, the above, together with forearm pain (including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) are the injuries you are most likely to sustain if your workspace is not ergonomically set out. Make your workspace healthier. (iAfrica.com)

    I'll be back, pledges Stuey  Dec 31, 2007
    Sporting a large scar on his right wrist following the surgery to alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome, MacGill visited Blues teammates and officials yesterday morning for the first time since he went under the knife, briefly making an appearance at Drummoyne Oval where the squad played two Twenty20 practice matches. "I am fine, it's coming along well," MacGill told the Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    'Missing' MacGill re-emerges  Dec 30, 2007
    MacGill was the first cab off the rank as Australia's spinner in the post-Shane Warne era until he was stopped in his tracks by urgent surgery to alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome in his bowling hand. The Blues were furious less than a fortnight ago because their main man appeared to have gone AWOL, with one official quoted as saying: "He has a responsibility to his employers. We don't know where he is, how he's going or when we're going to see him again. It's pretty frustrating, and not really... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Massage can touch numerous aspects of life  Dec 30, 2007
    n Massage has been shown to relieve back pain, reduce anxiety, ease symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, alleviate side effects of cancer, treat migraines, and lower blood pressure. SOURCES: American Massage Therapy Association; Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. (Boston Globe)

    Can A Vibrating Mouse Prevent Computer-related Injuries?  Dec 28, 2007
    In the early 1990s he showed that the average age of workers reporting carpal tunnel syndrome was late 30s to early 40s; last year, he found the average age of onset had dropped to the mid-20s and even younger for some people ... 23, 1999) An oversized, flatter and adjustable computer mouse with built-in palm support could lower the risk for carpal tunnel syndrome and other wrist injuries, according to a new study by Cornell University. (Science Daily)

    My aching back! Ergonomics research targets worker health  Dec 28, 2007
    In fact, the average age of carpal tunnel syndrome suffers has already dropped from the late 30s before 1990 to the mid-20s today, according Hedge. "By the time kids enter the workforce today, they'll already be primed for these injuries," said Hedge. (EETimes)

    The year of puncturing Wall Street orthodoxy  Dec 22, 2007
    There is enough finger-pointing at most major banks to cause carpal tunnel syndrome. This year the leaders of some of the world's most respected financial institutions leaders who are paid first and foremost to manage risk have been caught either unaware or uninformed about giant risks their companies took. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)

    Recourse limited for sick QPP workers  Dec 21, 2007
    And whether it s carpal tunnel syndrome, a lost limb or a crippling disease, the recourse available to the employee is the same: workers compensation. Workmen s comp is the sole and exclusive remedy for employees against their employer, said Dean LeDoux of the Minneapolis-based Gray Plant Mooty law firm, which represents business interests in cases like these. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)

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