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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
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
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
Pregnancy outcomes affected by both maternal and paternal inflammatory disease

Pregnancy outcomes affected by both maternal and paternal inflammatory disease

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainKarin Hellgren and colleagues examined pregnancy outcomes in relation to disease activity and antirheumatic treatment stra

Pregnancy outcomes affected by both maternal and paternal inflammatory disease

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainKarin Hellgren and colleagues examined pregnancy outcomes in relation to disease activity and antirheumatic treatment stra
Study reveals why these shoes could lead to more runner injuries

Study reveals why these shoes could lead to more runner injuries

byUniversity of FloridaSample ground reaction force (GRF) curves shown for a runner in each of the five groups during stance (A1) Rearfoot accurate, (A2) Rearfoot non-accurate, (B3) Non-rearfoot

Study reveals why these shoes could lead to more runner injuries

byUniversity of FloridaSample ground reaction force (GRF) curves shown for a runner in each of the five groups during stance (A1) Rearfoot accurate, (A2) Rearfoot non-accurate, (B3) Non-rearfoot
Osteoporosis Fractures: Treatment & Prevention

Osteoporosis Fractures: Treatment & Prevention

Osteoporosis Fractures: Treatment & PreventionByCory MartinPublished on November 16, 2021Medically reviewed byMarissa Sansone, MDOsteoporosisis a bone disease that ca

Osteoporosis Fractures: Treatment & Prevention

Osteoporosis Fractures: Treatment & PreventionByCory MartinPublished on November 16, 2021Medically reviewed byMarissa Sansone, MDOsteoporosisis a bone disease that ca
During lockdown, go online for advice on treating bone, joint issues

During lockdown, go online for advice on treating bone, joint issues

Need counseling about the care of bone or joint issues?During the coronaviruspandemic, it may be available on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' (AAOS) website. Its OrthoInfo.org

During lockdown, go online for advice on treating bone, joint issues

Need counseling about the care of bone or joint issues?During the coronaviruspandemic, it may be available on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' (AAOS) website. Its OrthoInfo.org
Outcomes better at one year with physical therapy for knee OA

Outcomes better at one year with physical therapy for knee OA

(HealthDay)—For patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, those undergoing physical therapy have less pain and functional disability at one year compared with those who receive an intraarticular gluco

Outcomes better at one year with physical therapy for knee OA

(HealthDay)—For patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, those undergoing physical therapy have less pain and functional disability at one year compared with those who receive an intraarticular gluco
Light helps arthritis treatments target joints

Light helps arthritis treatments target joints

by Experimental BiologyA new light-activated drug delivery method could help confine arthritis treatments to the joints, greatly reducing side effects. The drug is activated using an external, low-pow

Light helps arthritis treatments target joints

by Experimental BiologyA new light-activated drug delivery method could help confine arthritis treatments to the joints, greatly reducing side effects. The drug is activated using an external, low-pow
Getting over a 13-hour jet lag: How do Canada's speed-skaters do it?

Getting over a 13-hour jet lag: How do Canada's speed-skaters do it?

by Martin Lasalle,University of MontrealCanadian speed skaters can adjust to a 13-hour time difference in just five days. That’s twice as fast as the conventional theory that it takes half a day

Getting over a 13-hour jet lag: How do Canada's speed-skaters do it?

by Martin Lasalle,University of MontrealCanadian speed skaters can adjust to a 13-hour time difference in just five days. That’s twice as fast as the conventional theory that it takes half a day