Arthritis pain treatment approved for OTC use
A prescription-strength nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory gel for arthritis is the first of its kind to be approved for over-the-counter use in the United States.
Osteoarthritis Of The Knee
Sounds made by ‘noisy knees’ can reveal osteoarthritis
High frequency noises made by knees in motion can help clinicians better diagnose knee osteoarthritis, say British researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, October 16
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
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, October 10
Time in range is the new frontier in blood sugar monitoring: Opinion … Study retraction highlights problem of repeat COPD hospitalizations … Yoga improves balance, back pain in Parkinson’s … New overview available for knee osteoarthritis care
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, October 9
Nuplazid slows relapses in dementia-related psychosis … Dog ownership may extend life of heart attack, stroke survivors … Growth factor shows promise for treating knee osteoarthritis … Drugs for arthritis, psoriasis may reduce Alzheimer’s risk
Clinical Briefs for Friday, August 9
Lonely seniors may soon have emotionally intelligent AI companion … Low vitamin D tied to non-motor Parkinson’s symptoms … Study illuminates quality of life for seniors with knee osteoarthritis … 24-hour blood pressure measure best predicts cardiovascular disease
Exercise is not harmful for osteoarthritic knees, study reveals
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.
Shorter lifespans, less quality of life found for those obese and with osteoarthritis of the knee
Close to 40% of elderly Americans are obese or have osteoarthritis of the knee, or both, which, on average, eliminates 3.5 years of a positive quality of life for seniors, according to new research.
