Dog-Walking Downside: Fractures, Head Injuries
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Walking your dog gets you moving and out in the fresh air, but head injuries and fractures are very real possibilities, especially for older dog owners, researchers say.The most common injury from walking a…
Learn MoreLow Sodium Levels Common After Total Joint Arthroplasty
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Postoperative hyponatremia is a relatively common occurrence in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA), according to a study published online March 31 in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.Col…
Learn MoreHave Arthritis? Take a Swing at Golf for Better Health
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 wi…
Learn MoreWhat Is Gonococcal Arthritis?
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Heard of gonorrhea? Most likely. What about gonococcal arthritis? Maybe not.Most folks are familiar with what is gonorrhea, but few may know about gonococcal arthritis, a rare side effect of this sexually tr…
Learn MoreADHD Tied to Higher Fracture Risk in Children
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have higher risk of fractures than matched children without ADHD, according to a study published April 1 in the European Journal of Pediatrics.Tom…
Learn MoreIs Surgery for Sciatica Really Worth It?
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sciatica can send searing, unrelenting pain down your legs, and surgery is often recommended if other less invasive measures fail to bring relief.Unfortunately, a new study review suggests that such operation…
Learn MorePsoriatic Arthritis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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, ty…
Learn More¿Tronarse los dedos provoca artritis?
JUEVES, 20 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Ha escuchado la antigua idea de que tronarse los dedos hace que los nudillos se agranden? ¿Y que tronarse los dedos provoca artritis?Hay muchas creencias sobre esta conducta común, pero ha llegado el mo…
Learn MoreTKA Complications Increased for Sickle Cell Disease Patients
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have longer length of stay, incur greater health care costs, and have an increased risk for complications during the perioperat…
Learn MoreArthritis Treatments: How to Get Pain Relief From Arthritis
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions, and they affect at least 54 million adults and 300,000 children in the United States, according to the Arthritis Foundation.Fortunately, th…
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