Poll: Most Americans Over 50 Suffer Some Type of Joint Pain
TUESDAY, Sept. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Aching joints are common for people over 50, but it’s still important to talk to a doctor about it rather than endlessly self-medicating, experts say. Now, a new poll from the University of Michigan breaks d…
Learn MoreLosing Weight Tied to Better Knee Osteoarthritis Outcomes
MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A decrease in body mass index (BMI) is independently associated with lower odds of onset and progression of the structural defects of knee osteoarthritis, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in Arth…
Learn MoreCVD Risk Factors ID’d in Individuals With High Fracture Risk
FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Individuals with high fracture risk, especially those with previous fracture, have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a study published online July 11 in the Journal of Bon…
Learn MoreReduction in Swollen, Tender Joints Greater With Litifilimab in Lupus
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) receiving litifilimab, a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to blood dendritic cell antigen 2, versus placebo have a greater reduction in the number of …
Learn MoreTelemedicine Diagnoses Match Those of In-Person Doctor Visits Most of the Time
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — With online medical visits growing in popularity, a new study offers some reassurance: Diagnoses made via video are usually on the money.Mayo Clinic researchers found that of preliminary diagnoses made duri…
Learn MoreOne Young Mom’s Journey With Rheumatoid Arthritis
TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 10 years ago, Tania Morales was a busy working mom when she was suddenly struck by pain, joint stiffness and exhaustion. “I felt alarmed, where it got to a point where I was telling my husband, ‘Someth…
Learn MoreMultidisciplinary Effort Key in Hip Fracture Care for Elders
TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A collaborative care initiative may expedite care for hip fractures among elderly patients, according to research published in the July-August issue of Geriatric Nursing.Megan Sorich, D.O., from UT Southweste…
Learn MoreAI Model Can Quantify Radiographic Joint Damage in RA
FRIDAY, Sept. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An international competition resulted in the development of algorithms that provide feasible, quick, and accurate methods to quantify joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published o…
Learn MoreUnos esteroides de uso común podrían alterar al cerebro
MIÉRCOLES, 31 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El uso de esteroides a largo plazo puede remodelar a la estructura del cerebro, y hacer que algunas partes se encojan y otras crezcan, informa un nuevo e importante estudio.Las personas que toman est…
Learn MoreUnos esteroides de uso común podrían alterar al cerebro
MIÉRCOLES, 31 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El uso de esteroides a largo plazo puede remodelar a la estructura del cerebro, y hacer que algunas partes se encojan y otras crezcan, informa un nuevo e importante estudio.Las personas que toman est…
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