FDA 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…
Learn MoreDog-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…
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