Dr. Douglas Armstrong is excited to be able to offer the option of magnetic expandable growing rods to parents of children with early onset scoliosis. The externally, remote-controlled rods help ...

Which magnetic curtain rod is best? Curtains provide privacy and block out the light, and they’re also a great way to add flair and personality to any room. However, many people struggle when trying ...

A new magnetic back-straightening rod holds promise for treating children born with curved spines without the need for six-monthly surgery, researchers in Hong Kong said Thursday. At present, ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One in every thousand children under the age of 10 has early onset scoliosis. Their spinal curve can be so severe that they have a hard time breathing.

A surgical magnetic rod system used to treat scoliosis in children has a high failure rate, necessitating multiple surgeries and causing significant morbidity in these young patients, new research ...

University of Iowa researchers are developing a new approach to treat prostate cancer. The treatment uses heat generated by implanted magnetic rods to destroy the cancer. The UI scientists hope the ...

In most cases, the cause of the curvature is unknown Children with crooked backs could benefit from a new treatment that uses magnetic rods to straighten the spine, say draft guidelines for England.