AAOS: Risk Factors Examined for Hip/Knee Osteoarthritis Among Runners
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 -- For runners, risk factors for hip and/or knee osteoarthritis include a history of hip/knee injuries or surgery, advancing age, family history, and body mass index and do not include cumulative years of running or weekly... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
New Option on Horizon for Younger People With Refractory Knee OA
(MedPage Today) -- LAS VEGAS -- Younger people with stubborn osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee that is not sufficiently advanced to warrant arthroplasty may soon have a new treatment option, results of a 2-year study suggested.
A subcutaneously... (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - March 11, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Marathon Running Not a Risk Factor for Arthritis
(MedPage Today) -- LAS VEGAS -- Intensity of distance running had no bearing on the prevalence of hip and knee osteoarthritis among participants in recent editions of the Chicago Marathon, researchers reported here.
Rather, the risk factors... (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - March 10, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation Reduces Knee Arthritis Pain
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 -- Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is associated with a significant reduction in pain for patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Interventional... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 3, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Relationship of obstructive sleep apnea with periodontal condition and its local and systemic risk factors
ConclusionIn the general population, patients with periodontitis showed a higher prevalence of severe OSA. Obesity and hypothyroidism were the most prevalent systemic findings in patients with OSA and periodontitis. Arterial hypertension and osteoarthritis were found to be associated with severe OSA. The local risk factors associated with periodontitis and severe OSA were removable partial dentures and misfit resins.Clinical relevanceTo study the factors that can facilitate the progression of OSA and periodontitis, physicians and dentists should be advised to provide comprehensive care for patients with both pathologies.&n...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 28, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Eat foods rich in certain vitamin to 'protect' against arthritis - backed by studies
The vitamin could be effective for osteoarthritis patients - which is the most common form of arthritis in the UK. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lower Loading on Patellofemoral Joint Tied to Worse Outcomes After ACL Reconstruction
MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 -- For young adults, lower patellofemoral joint (PFJ) loading during hopping is associated with an increased likelihood of early PFJ osteoarthritis at one year and with PFJ osteoarthritis worsening between one and five years... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Can MRI radiomics help predict rectal cancer treatment response?
An MRI radiomics-based nomogram can outperform radiologists in predicting complet...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 8, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Wearable Sensors Show Promise for Remote OA Assessment
(MedPage Today) -- Evaluating seniors with knee osteoarthritis (OA) in their own homes, via wearable sensors that relayed data to clinicians' offices, appeared feasible in a small trial.
Among 20 patients tested, 18 were able to manage the sensors... (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - February 6, 2023 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
The sign of osteoarthritis of the hand that strikes 'particularly in the morning'
Do you wonder if you could be developing arthritis in your hand? One telling sign could appear in the mornings. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Set of 15 Serum Biomarkers Can Predict Knee OA Progression
THURSDAY, Jan. 26, 2023 -- A set of 15 serum biomarkers can predict clinically relevant knee osteoarthritis (OA) progression, according to a study published in the Jan. 25 issue of Science Advances.
Kaile Zhou, from the Duke Molecular Physiology... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 26, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Blood Test Bests Standard OA Prognostic Models in Early Study
(MedPage Today) -- A set of 15 blood-based biomarkers outperformed conventional prediction methods for knee osteoarthritis (OA) progression in a large preliminary study, researchers said.
Based on data from 596 individuals with mild to moderate... (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - January 25, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
High-Dose Exercise No Better Than Low-Dose Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25, 2023 -- For patients with knee osteoarthritis, high-dose exercise therapy is not superior to low-dose exercise therapy for most outcomes, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Tom... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 25, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Even Light Exercise Can Help Arthritic Knees
TUESDAY, Jan. 24, 2023 -- Even short bouts of light exercise can help the millions of people with knee osteoarthritis reduce pain and improve their range of motion.
Knee osteoarthritis, the wear-and-tear form of the disease, occurs when the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 24, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Is 93 is too old to get a new hip? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questionsÂ
MARTIN SCURR: My 93-year-old mother is in constant pain from osteoarthritis in her hip, but her age rules out joint replacement surgery. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
