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Jun 09 2026SCIENCE

Estimating Bone Plate Depth with Simple CT Scans

In the world of joint health, a thin layer called the subchondral bone plate plays a big part. Scientists wanted to see if everyday CT scans could tell where this layer starts and how thick it is, without needing fancy equipment. They used 18 arm bones taken from nine preserved bodies and scanned th

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May 18 2025HEALTH

Unusual Nerve Pathways: What Doctors Need to Know

The human body is full of surprises. One of these surprises is the way nerves connect in the shoulder and arm. These nerves are part of the brachial plexus. Doctors have found a unique variation in these nerves in an older man. This variation could change how doctors plan surgeries or give nerve

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