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Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

by University of EdinburghOA prevalence (with 95%CI) by body joint/region for Olympians and general population controls. OA, osteoarthritis. Credit:British Journal of Sports Medicine(

Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

by University of EdinburghOA prevalence (with 95%CI) by body joint/region for Olympians and general population controls. OA, osteoarthritis. Credit:British Journal of Sports Medicine(
Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTotal knee replacement (TKR) surgery is cost-effective in patients with severe obesity (BMI of 40Kg/m2or greater) and end-stage ost

Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTotal knee replacement (TKR) surgery is cost-effective in patients with severe obesity (BMI of 40Kg/m2or greater) and end-stage ost
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
Reducing corticosteroid use in rheumatoid arthritis

Reducing corticosteroid use in rheumatoid arthritis

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinCredit: CC0 Public DomainIs the long-term use of glucocorticoids essential in people with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, or can

Reducing corticosteroid use in rheumatoid arthritis

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinCredit: CC0 Public DomainIs the long-term use of glucocorticoids essential in people with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, or can
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
New molecule repairs cartilage and relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis

New molecule repairs cartilage and relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis

by Joel Winston,Queen Mary, University of LondonKnee x-ray. Credit: Dr. Manuel González Reyesa from pixabayA newly discovered molecule has been found to provide long-lasting regeneration of bone

New molecule repairs cartilage and relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis

by Joel Winston,Queen Mary, University of LondonKnee x-ray. Credit: Dr. Manuel González Reyesa from pixabayA newly discovered molecule has been found to provide long-lasting regeneration of bone
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
Study finds that a dash of exercise can help students focus and enjoy university lectures

Study finds that a dash of exercise can help students focus and enjoy university lectures

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA university professor has found a way to help students—and himself—power through long lecture classes: exercise brea

Study finds that a dash of exercise can help students focus and enjoy university lectures

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA university professor has found a way to help students—and himself—power through long lecture classes: exercise brea
Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritis

Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA flare responsive drug delivery system titrates drug levels in response to the level of inflammation. Credit: Kai SlaughterArthritis flares - the unpredictable

Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA flare responsive drug delivery system titrates drug levels in response to the level of inflammation. Credit: Kai SlaughterArthritis flares - the unpredictable
Shoulder Replacement vs. Rotator Cuff Surgery: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects & More

Shoulder Replacement vs. Rotator Cuff Surgery: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects & More

Shoulder Replacement vs. Rotator Cuff Surgery: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects & MoreByAngelica BottaroPublished on September 01, 2022Medically reviewed byJason DelCollo, DORo

Shoulder Replacement vs. Rotator Cuff Surgery: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects & More

Shoulder Replacement vs. Rotator Cuff Surgery: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects & MoreByAngelica BottaroPublished on September 01, 2022Medically reviewed byJason DelCollo, DORo