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A quarter of arthritis cases linked to excess weight

A quarter of arthritis cases linked to excess weight

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study shows that weight loss between early adulthood and midlife lowers art

A quarter of arthritis cases linked to excess weight

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study shows that weight loss between early adulthood and midlife lowers art
Low dose colchicine associated with lower incidence of total knee and hip replacements

Low dose colchicine associated with lower incidence of total knee and hip replacements

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn exploratory analysis of the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) randomized, controlled, double-blind trial found that daily therap

Low dose colchicine associated with lower incidence of total knee and hip replacements

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn exploratory analysis of the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) randomized, controlled, double-blind trial found that daily therap
Osteoarthritis linked to higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

Osteoarthritis linked to higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated the link between osteoarthritis and mortality in an epidemiological study. It was shown that

Osteoarthritis linked to higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated the link between osteoarthritis and mortality in an epidemiological study. It was shown that
Marfan syndrome and related disorders: A genetic panel approach

Marfan syndrome and related disorders: A genetic panel approach

by Association of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a recently published study spearheaded by Giovanny Fuentevilla-Álvarez and his team at the National Institute

Marfan syndrome and related disorders: A genetic panel approach

by Association of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a recently published study spearheaded by Giovanny Fuentevilla-Álvarez and his team at the National Institute
Scant evidence to recommend use of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis

Scant evidence to recommend use of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis

by British Medical JournalTrial sequential analysis for pain. Results are based on 24 large, placebo controlled trials (8997 randomized participants). Cumulative z scores were calculated under a

Scant evidence to recommend use of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis

by British Medical JournalTrial sequential analysis for pain. Results are based on 24 large, placebo controlled trials (8997 randomized participants). Cumulative z scores were calculated under a
Researchers develop MRI definition for knee osteoarthritis (OA)

Researchers develop MRI definition for knee osteoarthritis (OA)

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee osteoarthritis (OA) also known as degenerative joint disease of the knee is typically the result of progressive loss of cartil

Researchers develop MRI definition for knee osteoarthritis (OA)

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee osteoarthritis (OA) also known as degenerative joint disease of the knee is typically the result of progressive loss of cartil
Synthetic joint lubricant holds promise for osteoarthritis

Synthetic joint lubricant holds promise for osteoarthritis

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new type of treatment for osteoarthritis, currently in canine clinical trials, shows promise for eventual use in humans.The trea

Synthetic joint lubricant holds promise for osteoarthritis

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new type of treatment for osteoarthritis, currently in canine clinical trials, shows promise for eventual use in humans.The trea
High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioids work against severe pain but the risks of side effects and addiction are high. In the U.S. alone, 26 people die every day from overdoses. Now re

High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioids work against severe pain but the risks of side effects and addiction are high. In the U.S. alone, 26 people die every day from overdoses. Now re
Comparison between major types of arthritis based on diagnostic ultrasonography

Comparison between major types of arthritis based on diagnostic ultrasonography

by Bentham Science PublishersCredit: CC0 Public DomainUltrasound is a non-invasive and relatively inexpensive means of diagnosing a number of medical conditions. This review presents an analysis of th

Comparison between major types of arthritis based on diagnostic ultrasonography

by Bentham Science PublishersCredit: CC0 Public DomainUltrasound is a non-invasive and relatively inexpensive means of diagnosing a number of medical conditions. This review presents an analysis of th
Researchers use AI to identify a new bone shape measure in knee osteoarthritis

Researchers use AI to identify a new bone shape measure in knee osteoarthritis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is a global health problem. Almost half the adults over the age of 75 have some form of knee OA—one of the

Researchers use AI to identify a new bone shape measure in knee osteoarthritis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is a global health problem. Almost half the adults over the age of 75 have some form of knee OA—one of the