Residents with osteoarthritis more likely to become socially isolated
Elders with osteoarthritis are at risk for social isolation, highlighting an unmet need for screening and care, researchers say.
Osteoarthritis
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
Popular osteoarthritis drug tied to high risk of low blood sugar events
Residents who take Tramadol for pain may be at high risk of hypoglycemia, an analysis of adverse incidents has found.
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
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, August 8
NSAIDs linked to cardiovascular risk in osteoarthritis … New report documents cancer stats for ‘oldest old’ … Report sounds alarm on emergency room crush due to seniors’ medication overload … Physiotherapist explains why we grunt when bending over
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.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, July 17
Statins under-prescribed for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease … New app may help patients avoid drugs linked to dementia … Osteoarthritis may raise death risk in heart disease … One anticoagulant stands out for CKD-Afib treatment
Clinical Briefs for Friday, June 14
OIG: Nursing homes fail to report abuse … Low-dose prednisolone effective for hand OA … Overeating has devastating effects on brain health
Pain and fatigue of osteoarthritis peaks in morning after a poor night’s sleep
Pain and fatigue are common companions of adult osteoarthritis, but a bad night’s sleep may further compound the problems, investigators said.
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