Steroid injections for knee pain may increase arthritis, studies find
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 05, 2023
Corticosteroid injections may speed arthritis progression when used to relieve arthritic knee pain.
In contrast, hyaluronic acid injections may be protective, investigators say.
Sounds made by ‘noisy knees’ can reveal osteoarthritis
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 17, 2019
High frequency noises made by knees in motion can help clinicians better diagnose knee osteoarthritis, say British researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, October 16
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 15, 2019
Brain protein that helps maintain chronic pain identified … Steroid injections of hip and knee may damage joints … Sleep apnea linked to blinding eye disease in diabetes
Exercise is not harmful for osteoarthritic knees, study reveals
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 17, 2019
Contrary to common belief, exercise does not harm knee cartilage in people with osteoarthritis. In fact, it may help maintain knee function, a new study has shown.
Kneed to know basis
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2012
What do professional athletes, teachers and healthcare workers have in common? In addition to being in professions with a lot of pressure, they’re all putting lots of pressure on their knees.
Kneed to know basis
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2012
What do professional athletes, teachers and healthcare workers have in common? In addition to being in professions with a lot of pressure, they’re all putting lots of pressure on their knees.
Vitamin D supplementation at high doses is effective in preventing fractures in the elderly, analysis...
Jul 09, 2012
Daily vitamin D supplementation is effective in preventing fractures in the elderly, but only if taken in higher doses, a new study finds.