Having Asthma, Eczema Might Raise Arthritis Risk
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re one of the millions of people with allergic asthma or eczema, you may be more likely to develop the wear-and-tear form of arthritis as you age.This is the main finding from a new study that examine…
Learn MoreRisk of Developing Osteoarthritis Increased for Patients With Atopic Disease
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with atopic disease have an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study published online March 27 in the Annals of Rheumatic Disease.Matthew C. Baker, M.D., from Stanford …
Learn MoreComparative Effectiveness of Meds for Acute Low Back Pain Unclear
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with acute low back pain, the comparative effectiveness and safety of analgesic medications is unclear, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online March 22 in The BMJ.Mic…
Learn MoreIntraoperative Staff Turnover Linked to Procedural Inefficiency
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Turnover among operative staff is associated with procedural inefficiency during total joint arthroplasty, according to a study published online March 22 in JAMA Surgery.Henry C. Cousins, M.Phil., from Stanfo…
Learn MoreRisk for Dementia Increased With Low Bone Mineral Density
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Low bone mineral density is associated with an increased risk for developing dementia, according to a study published online March 22 in Neurology.Tian Xiao, M.D., from the Erasmus MC University Medical Cente…
Learn More¿Unos huesos más débiles debilitan al cerebro? Un estudio encuentra una conexión
JUEVES, 23 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — En algunos adultos mayores, unos huesos que adelgazan podrían ser un precursor de una memoria menguante, sugiere un nuevo estudio.El estudio, de más de 3,600 adultos mayores, encontró que los que tenían …
Learn MoreWeaker Bones, Weakening Brain? Study Makes the Connection
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For some older adults, thinning bones may be a harbinger of waning memory, a new study suggests.The study, of more than 3,600 older adults, found that those with relatively low bone density were at greater …
Learn MoreOlder Men Have Higher Rates of Skull Fractures Than Women
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older men have a higher rate of skull fractures from falls compared with older women, according to a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.Scott M. Alter, M.D., fro…
Learn MoreLos implantes de metal podrían dañar la piel
VIERNES, 17 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — A muchos pacientes les preocupa que recibir un implante de metal pudiera provocar una alergia a un metal, según la Academia Americana de Dermatología (American Academy of Dermatology).”Los casos en que …
Learn MoreAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 7 to 11
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was held from March 7 to 11 in Las Vegas and attracted approximately 30,000 participants from around the world. The conference highlighted recent advances in the diagnosis and managem…
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