Consumer Health: Treating arthritis
May is Arthritis Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about a condition that affects nearly 59 million people in the U.S., or approximately 1 in 4 adults. Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The two most common types of arthritis — osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis — damage joints in different… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 22, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Is balance training using biofeedback effective in the prophylaxis of falls in women over the age of 65? - Sadura-Sieklucka T, Czerwosz LT, K ądalska E, Kożuchowski M, Księżopolska-Orłowska K, Targowski T.
The paper aims to investigate the usefulness of training in improving mobility and reducing the risk of falls of patients with osteoarthritis by using a force plate and virtual reality as rehabilitation tools. The study involved 72 women randomly divided i... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
HSS, Arthritis Foundation Spotlight Neglected Hip OA Research HSS, Arthritis Foundation Spotlight Neglected Hip OA Research
Convenors of a recent hip osteoarthritis (OA) conference discuss current state-of-the-art practices in hip OA and identify clinical research gaps to advance clinical understanding and treatment.Hospital for Special Surgery (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Commentary Source Type: news
Lower patellofemoral joint contact force during side-step cutting after return-to-sports clearance anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - San Jose AJ, Maniar N, Whiteley R, Opar DA, Timmins RG, Kotsifaki R.
BACKGROUND: Low patellofemoral joint (PFJ) contact force has been associated with PFJ osteoarthritis. Quadriceps force and knee flexion angles, which are typically altered after an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), primarily influence PFJ c... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Protect Your Skin And Bones With A Surprising Combination
No one wants to get wrinkles. They’re a sign of getting older. But they may be a sign of something else…
Something you’d never suspect. Something even your doctor would never suspect…
They may be a warning sign of bone disease in menopausal women, according to a recent study. In fact, researchers found that the deeper your wrinkles during the first years of menopause, the lower your bone density will be — and the greater your risk of osteoporosis.1
So what’s the connection between deep wrinkles and low bone density?
It’s oxygen.
You know that after you work out, your skin is flushed. That’s a health...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - May 17, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Anti-Aging Source Type: news
A New Hope For Osteoarthritis Treatment And Prevention (Part 2)
In this second installment of our stories on osteoarthritis, we discuss a new approach for treatment and cure. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - May 16, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: William A. Haseltine, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation business pharma & standard Source Type: news
Exercise has an 'important role' in easing arthritis pain - doctor recommends exercises
He revealed that, contrary to belief, running can be beneficial for lowering your risk of osteoarthritis. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A New Understanding Of Osteoarthritis: Synovial Inflammation Inhibits Cartilage Repair (Part 1)
This is the first of two stories describing recent progress in understanding the cause and potential treatment for osteoarthritis. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - May 8, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: William A. Haseltine, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation business pharma & standard Source Type: news
FDA Approves First Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for Arthritis in Dogs
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 -- Man ’s aging best friend has a new treatment to dull osteoarthritis pain as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced approval Friday of the first monoclonal antibody for dogs.
Called Librela, the bedinvetmab shot... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 8, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
FDA Approves First Monoclonal Antibody Treatment, Librela, for Arthritis in Dogs
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 -- Man’s aging best friend has a new treatment to dull osteoarthritis pain as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced approval Friday of the first monoclonal antibody for dogs.
Called Librela, the bedinvetmab... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 8, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Drive, Chip, and Putt Your Way to Osteoarthritis Relief Drive, Chip, and Putt Your Way to Osteoarthritis Relief
If only there were a low-impact exercise that was incredibly popular among the generally older population who are likely to have arthritis.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
Have Arthritis? Take a Swing at Golf for Better Health
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 -- Could golfing be good medicine for arthritis?
Yes, according to researchers who found that for people with osteoarthritis, golfing lowered psychological distress and improved general health when compared with the general... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 26, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Health Highlights: April 26, 2023
Have arthritis? Take a swing at golf for better health. Researchers found that those with osteoarthritis who hit the links had better general health and a greater sense of well-being. Read more
No transport to the doctor ' s office? That could shorten... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 26, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Metformin Linked to Reduced Osteoarthritis Risk Metformin Linked to Reduced Osteoarthritis Risk
Though the findings were in observational studies, one of which did not reach significance, the results line up with the findings of other preclinical and human observational studies.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - April 24, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Psoriatic Arthritis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 -- Most people have heard of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. But for some, psoriatic arthritis is the new kid on the block. Here ’s what you need to know about psoriatic arthritis, including symptoms, types and... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 24, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
