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New school toolkits to aid children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

New school toolkits to aid children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULARCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren and young people naturally spend a large amount of their time at school, college or in other educ

New school toolkits to aid children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULARCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren and young people naturally spend a large amount of their time at school, college or in other educ
First patient-led research registry for arthritis patients launched

First patient-led research registry for arthritis patients launched

by Linda Gunter,University of Alabama at BirminghamCreakyJoints, an online, nonprofit, patient support community with more than 80,000 members, has launchedArthritis Power, the first patie

First patient-led research registry for arthritis patients launched

by Linda Gunter,University of Alabama at BirminghamCreakyJoints, an online, nonprofit, patient support community with more than 80,000 members, has launchedArthritis Power, the first patie
Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

by LancetTylenol 500 mg capsules. Credit: WikipediaIn a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of

Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

by LancetTylenol 500 mg capsules. Credit: WikipediaIn a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of
Both high- and low-dose exercise therapy found to be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

Both high- and low-dose exercise therapy found to be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Karolinska Institutet have compared high dose exercise therapy versus low dose in patients with symptomatic knee osteoart

Both high- and low-dose exercise therapy found to be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Karolinska Institutet have compared high dose exercise therapy versus low dose in patients with symptomatic knee osteoart
Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

(HealthDay)—Carrying excess pounds can be painful, literally. A new study finds that being overweight or obese ups the risk of pain in people with musculoskeletal disorders."Pain, osteoarthritis

Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

(HealthDay)—Carrying excess pounds can be painful, literally. A new study finds that being overweight or obese ups the risk of pain in people with musculoskeletal disorders."Pain, osteoarthritis
Grade difficulty of skatepark features like ski runs to curb fall risk, say researchers

Grade difficulty of skatepark features like ski runs to curb fall risk, say researchers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo curb the risk of falls, it may be worth grading skateboard parks like ski runs according to the popularity of the metal and concrete

Grade difficulty of skatepark features like ski runs to curb fall risk, say researchers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo curb the risk of falls, it may be worth grading skateboard parks like ski runs according to the popularity of the metal and concrete
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Everything You Need to Know

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Everything You Need to Know

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Everything You Need to KnowByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on July 12, 2022Medically reviewed byDavid Strosberg, MDAnterior cervical discectom

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Everything You Need to Know

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Everything You Need to KnowByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on July 12, 2022Medically reviewed byDavid Strosberg, MDAnterior cervical discectom
What Is Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)?

What Is Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)?

What Is Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)?What to Expect When Undergoing This SurgeryBySherry ChristiansenUpdated on July 14, 2023Medically reviewed byOluseun Olufa

What Is Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)?

What Is Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)?What to Expect When Undergoing This SurgeryBySherry ChristiansenUpdated on July 14, 2023Medically reviewed byOluseun Olufa
Scoliosis Surgery: Everything You Need to Know

Scoliosis Surgery: Everything You Need to Know

Scoliosis Surgery: Everything You Need to KnowAlso known as spinal fusion surgeryByBlyss SplaneUpdated on February 29, 2024Medically reviewed byYaw Boachie-Adjei, MDScoliosis&n

Scoliosis Surgery: Everything You Need to Know

Scoliosis Surgery: Everything You Need to KnowAlso known as spinal fusion surgeryByBlyss SplaneUpdated on February 29, 2024Medically reviewed byYaw Boachie-Adjei, MDScoliosis&n
Reasons for Revision Spine Surgery

Reasons for Revision Spine Surgery

Reasons for Revision Spine SurgeryByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on September 30, 2021Medically reviewed byStuart Hershman, MDRevision spine surgery may be deemed necessary forr a nu

Reasons for Revision Spine Surgery

Reasons for Revision Spine SurgeryByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on September 30, 2021Medically reviewed byStuart Hershman, MDRevision spine surgery may be deemed necessary forr a nu