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Gout linked to increased hip fracture risk in women

Gout linked to increased hip fracture risk in women

(HealthDay)—For women, a history of gout is associated with increased risk of hip fracture, according to a study published online Jan. 28 inArthritis & Rheumatology.Julie M. Paik, M.D., M.P.

Gout linked to increased hip fracture risk in women

(HealthDay)—For women, a history of gout is associated with increased risk of hip fracture, according to a study published online Jan. 28 inArthritis & Rheumatology.Julie M. Paik, M.D., M.P.
Shoulder replacements benefit most patients for more than ten years, study shows

Shoulder replacements benefit most patients for more than ten years, study shows

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 90 percent of shoulder replacement implants last more than ten years, according to the largest study of its kind.The study led by

Shoulder replacements benefit most patients for more than ten years, study shows

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 90 percent of shoulder replacement implants last more than ten years, according to the largest study of its kind.The study led by
When to See a Rheumatologist for Your Back Pain

When to See a Rheumatologist for Your Back Pain

When to See a Rheumatologist for Your Back PainByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on March 31, 2022Medically reviewed byDavid Ozeri, MDBack painis one of the most common reasons fo

When to See a Rheumatologist for Your Back Pain

When to See a Rheumatologist for Your Back PainByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on March 31, 2022Medically reviewed byDavid Ozeri, MDBack painis one of the most common reasons fo
Acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability in degenerative lumbar stenosis

Acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability in degenerative lumbar stenosis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) and predominantly neurogenic claudication pain symptoms, acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability, according to a s

Acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability in degenerative lumbar stenosis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) and predominantly neurogenic claudication pain symptoms, acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability, according to a s
New gene linked to osteoporosis identified

New gene linked to osteoporosis identified

New gene linked to osteoporosis identifiedbyOsaka UniversityMolecular mechanism of senescence induced by osteoblast MEN1 deficiency SASP: senescence-associated secretory phenotype. Credit:

New gene linked to osteoporosis identified

New gene linked to osteoporosis identifiedbyOsaka UniversityMolecular mechanism of senescence induced by osteoblast MEN1 deficiency SASP: senescence-associated secretory phenotype. Credit:
Alkaptonuria: New hope for treatment of rare genetic disease

Alkaptonuria: New hope for treatment of rare genetic disease

by University of Liverpool(Medical Xpress)—Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that a drug treatment administered at the earliest signs of a rare genetic disease could prevent th

Alkaptonuria: New hope for treatment of rare genetic disease

by University of Liverpool(Medical Xpress)—Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that a drug treatment administered at the earliest signs of a rare genetic disease could prevent th
Novel gene discovery paves the way for treating central nervous system injuries

Novel gene discovery paves the way for treating central nervous system injuries

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyLipin1 KD facilitates robust CST axon regeneration after complete spinal cord injury. Credit: HKUSTA collaborative study in neuroscience, spearhea

Novel gene discovery paves the way for treating central nervous system injuries

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyLipin1 KD facilitates robust CST axon regeneration after complete spinal cord injury. Credit: HKUSTA collaborative study in neuroscience, spearhea
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
Autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee: M-ACI has comparable benefit to therapy alternative

Autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee: M-ACI has comparable benefit to therapy alternative

by Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainAutologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) has been used in adults with deep cartilage defects for over 30 years and

Autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee: M-ACI has comparable benefit to therapy alternative

by Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainAutologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) has been used in adults with deep cartilage defects for over 30 years and
Do antidepressants help chronic back pain and osteoarthritis?

Do antidepressants help chronic back pain and osteoarthritis?

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAntidepressants are commonly used worldwide to treat pain, however new research from the University of Sydney shows they offer little to n

Do antidepressants help chronic back pain and osteoarthritis?

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAntidepressants are commonly used worldwide to treat pain, however new research from the University of Sydney shows they offer little to n
New 'microcapsules' have potential to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis

New 'microcapsules' have potential to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis

by Queen Mary, University of LondonA picture of a CNP microcapsule. A new 'microcapsule' treatment delivery method developed by researchers at Queen Mary University of London (could reduc

New 'microcapsules' have potential to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis

by Queen Mary, University of LondonA picture of a CNP microcapsule. A new 'microcapsule' treatment delivery method developed by researchers at Queen Mary University of London (could reduc