Seniors with knee osteoarthritis had low rates of dedicated non-surgical care between 2005 and 2010, a new investigation reveals. Study findings suggest that surgery may often be used when conservative care is more appropriate, the author says.
A conservative mix of treatments for base-of-the-thumb osteoarthritis is more successful than standard therapies alone, investigators say.
At 12 months, fully 56% of participants who received phone-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy were still in remission from insomnia, compared with 26% of the control group.
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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.
The updated guidelines, released Wednesday, advocate for patient self-management programs, with many featuring exercise.
Opioids offer minor pain relief in osteoarthritis … Inflammation drives progression of Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases … Older gout drug could be a lifesaver after heart attack … Weight loss tied to lower hip bone density in older adults.
Psychological stress shown to exacerbate cardiac risk in women with heart disease … Weight-loss surgery benefits seniors age 65+ … Low-dose drug regimen improves pain, function in hand osteoarthritis … Heart attack may increase cancer risk
Opioids offer only minor pain relief and function benefits for osteoarthritis … Biologic drugs safe for elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis … Tailor-made for older adults, geriatric assessment tools improve doctor-patient relations … New insights into Parkinson’s disease-related mortality
Elders with osteoarthritis are at risk for social isolation, highlighting an unmet need for screening and care, researchers say.
