Psoriatic 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…
Learn MoreDoes Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Have you heard the old wives’ tale that knuckle cracking will enlarge your knuckles? What about the one that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis?There are many beliefs about this common behavior, but it…
Learn MoreGenetically Predicted Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Osteoporosis
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Genetically predicted rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with osteoporosis, according to a study published online April 11 in Arthritis & Rheumatology.Yunyang Deng and Martin Chi Sang Wong, M.D., from …
Learn MoreStrength, BMD of Lumbar Spine Reduced After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Teens
WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For adolescents, sleeve gastrectomy (SG) reduces strength and volumetric bone mineral density (BMD) of the lumbar spine, according to a study published online April 19 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Re…
Learn MoreRheumatoid Arthritis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When you mention arthritis, most people think of osteoarthritis, where aging and wear-and-tear on the joints take their toll, but there is another type of arthritis that causes devastating damage after you…
Learn MoreKnee Replacement More Challenging in People With Sickle Cell
WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While joint reconstruction surgeries are fairly common, they may be anything but routine for people with sickle cell disease.Patients with the blood disorder who undergo total knee replacement are at a hig…
Learn MoreDigitally Reported Patient Outcomes Tied to Better Disease Control in RA
TUESDAY, April 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The use of a digital health application with patient-reported outcomes is associated with an increase in disease control rate for adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online …
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