Intra-Op Liposomal Bupivacaine Beneficial After Spinal Fusion in Scoliosis
FRIDAY, May 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion (PSF), intraoperative liposomal bupivacaine (LB) infiltration is associated with lower total opioid consumption and shorter …
Learn MoreLas toxinas de las parrillas, fumar y el escape de coches podrían aumentar el riesgo de artritis reumatoide
MIÉRCOLES, 10 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Unos compuestos tóxicos que se desarrollan del escape de los coches, al fumar y de las parrillas podrían aumentar el riesgo de desarrollar artritis reumatoide, una enfermedad autoinmune, sugiere un nue…
Learn MoreHormone Preparations Tied to Increased Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women
THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hormone preparations are associated with an increase in lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online May 2 in Menopause.Yiran Wang, M.D., and Chao Sun…
Learn MoreSeat Post Defect Spurs Recall of 2 Million Peloton Exercise Bikes
THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People who use a Peloton exercise bike at home should check their model number immediately.A recall of 2 million bikes with the model number PL01 was issued Thursday. People should stop using them immediately…
Learn MorePolycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online May 9 in BMJ Open.Michelle Beidelschies, Ph.D., from the Cleveland Clinic, and col…
Learn MoreToxins From Grilling, Smoking & Car Exhaust Could Raise Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Toxic chemicals that develop from car exhaust, smoking and backyard grilling might increase your risk of developing the autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.These chemicals are calle…
Learn MoreFDA Approves First Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for Arthritis in Dogs
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 bedi…
Learn MoreAchilles Tendinitis: What Is It, and What Are the Treatments?
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Chronic tendon issues are a frequent source of pain and can limit activity. They become more common with age, weight and certain activities, and early and appropriate diagnosis by a doctor is critical to get the…
Learn MoreLong-Term Indwelling Urethral Catheter Tied to More Infections
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Long-term indwelling urethral catheter (IUC) use is associated with a higher incidence of urinary tract infection (UTI) in people with spinal cord injury, according to a study published online March 27 in the Jo…
Learn More¿Tiene artritis? Juegue al golf para mejorar su salud
MIÉRCOLES, 26 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Jugar al golf podría ser buena medicina para la artritis?Sí, según unos investigadores, que encontraron que, en las personas con osteoartritis, jugar golf redujo la angustia psicológica y mejoró la s…
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