Artist, 51, plagued by back pain says using dildos has helped 'immensely'
A 51-year-old Welsh artist says using dildos has helped soothe the pain and discomfort of living with a spine condition and arthritis and she has been so inspired she decided to make her own. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Johnson & Johnson Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2022 Results
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – January 24, 2023 – Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced results for fourth-quarter and full year 2022. “Our full year 2022 results reflect the continued strength and stability of our three business segments, despite macroeconomic challenges,” said Joaquin Duato, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. “I am inspired by our employees who make a difference in the health and lives of people around the world every day. As we look ahead to 2023, Johnson & Johnson is well-positioned to drive near-term growth, while also investing strategically to deliver long-term value...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - January 24, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

First-Degree Relatives Have High Perceived Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
MONDAY, Jan. 23, 2023 -- First-degree relatives (FDRs) of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high perceived risk for developing RA, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in RMD Open. Sarah Bunnewell, from Sandwell and West... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 23, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Psoriatic arthritis and its special features predispose not only for osteoporosis but also for fractures and falls - Halasi A, Szegedi A, T örőcsik D, Varga J, Farmasi N, Szűcs G, Tarr T, Gaál J.
Limited data are available on the predisposing factors to fractures and falls of patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Our study intended to explore the differences between PsA patients and controls, concerning bone mineral density (BMD), the 10-year fr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

Have Arthritis? Design Your Office to Ease the Strain
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 18, 2023 -- Whether your job is remote or takes you to an office, you ' ll feel better and offset joint pain by having a workspace that ' s designed to work for you instead of against you. The biggest problem isn ’t sitting itself but... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 18, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Fluoroscopy confirms accuracy of knee injections
Fluoroscopy images of knee injections to reduce pain in osteoarthritis patient...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: X-ray, MRI show link between steroid injections and worsened arthritis MRI casts doubt on the benefits of taking NSAIDs for arthritis MRI radiomics help predict osteoarthritis knee pain improvement PET/MRI provides new insights into knee osteoarthritis AI tool performs well diagnosing knee osteoarthritis (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 17, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Arthritis: Two supplements linked to a build-up of 'needle-shaped' crystals in the joints
Two vitamins have been linked to sharp rises of uric acid in the blood. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Bony growths in two areas could mean you are at risk of arthritis later in life - expert
Partaking in "intense" sporting activities, as well as a family history of arthritis, can also increase your chances of the conditions. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Autologous HSCT Improves Long-Term Survival Autologous HSCT Improves Long-Term Survival
Patients with rapidly progressive systemic sclerosis could find long-term mortality benefits from autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.Arthritis Research & Therapy (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news

Everyday experiences of racism can impact your brain-gut microbiome, new study shows
It's proven that experiencing systematic racism negatively affects one's mental health. But it can also lead to diseases associated with inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune inflammatory disease, according to a new study published in Biological Psychiatry. It's one of the few…#uclamicrobiomecenter #ucla #asianamericans #caucasian #biologicalpsychiatry #hispanics #aparnagupta #tiensdong #asianamerican #hispanic (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Risankizumab Safe, Effective at 52 Weeks for Psoriatic Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11, 2023 -- Risankizumab provides long-term benefits in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) who have not achieved adequate response to previous therapies, according to a study recently published in Rheumatology. Andrew... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 11, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

What to Know About Infusion Therapy for IBD
The human gastrointestinal tract can be a hostile place for visitors. It’s filled with digestive acids and microorganisms that rapidly break down swallowed bits of food, and it can be just as rough on non-food molecules. That includes some of the latest drugs for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). “Some medications that target the immune system don’t work if they’re swallowed because your gut would digest them like a piece of steak,” says Dr. Gilaad Kaplan, a gastroenterologist, IBD researcher, and professor of medicine at the University of Calgary in Canada. “You have to...
Source: TIME: Health - January 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Markham Heid Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Expert shares five foods to protect against arthritis - reduces inflammation and pain
She recommended eating certain foods at the "earliest" signs of arthritis to protect against further damage. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Joints that are 'hot' and 'tender to touch' are an early sign of arthritis - expert
A throbbing and aching pain could also indicate arthritis. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years With Arthritis, by Sex and Race and Hispanic Origin - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021
This report describes 2021 data of the percentage of adults with arthritis by sex, race, and Hispanic origin in the United States. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - January 6, 2023 Category: American Health Tags: Adult Health Arthritis MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Source Type: news