Oral NSAIDs, Glucocorticoids Seem Effective for Hand Osteoarthritis
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NASIDs) and glucocorticoids seem to be effective for hand osteoarthritis (OA), according to a review published online Sept. 28 in RMD Open.Anna Døssing, M.D., from t…
Learn MoreUse of Nonselective β-Blockers Tied to Lower Risk for Total Knee Arthroplasty
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The use of nonselective β-blockers is associated with a lower likelihood of undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), according to a study published online Sept. 5 in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.Iskan…
Learn More7.6 Percent of Global Population Had Osteoarthritis in 2020
TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The global burden of osteoarthritis has increased since 1990 and is projected to continue increasing, according to a study published online Aug. 21 in The Lancet Rheumatology.Jaimie D. Steinmetz, Ph.D., from …
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 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 MoreTener asma o eczema podría aumentar el riesgo de artritis
MARTES, 28 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Si usted es una de los millones de personas que tiene asma alérgica o eczema, quizá sea más probable que desarrolle la forma de desgaste de la artritis al envejecer.Este es el principal hallazgo de un nu…
Learn MoreHaving Asthma, Eczema Might Raise Arthritis Risk
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re one of the millions of people with allergic asthma or eczema, you may be more likely to develop the wear-and-tear form of arthritis as you age.This is the main finding from a new study that examine…
Learn MoreRisk of Developing Osteoarthritis Increased for Patients With Atopic Disease
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with atopic disease have an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study published online March 27 in the Annals of Rheumatic Disease.Matthew C. Baker, M.D., from Stanford …
Learn MoreAAOS: Risk Factors Examined for Hip/Knee Osteoarthritis Among Runners
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For runners, risk factors for hip and/or knee osteoarthritis include a history of hip/knee injuries or surgery, advancing age, family history, and body mass index and do not include cumulative years of runni…
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