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Chronic Pain Trips Up Seniors
Tue Nov 24, 2009, 16:00
Discomfort contributes to the falls that plague older adults, study finds.
News Topics : Muscle Problems, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc, Aging: Misc

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Tai Chi May Help Ward Off Knee Pain in Seniors
Thu Oct 29, 2009, 09:00
Two hours per week can improve osteoarthritis symptoms in older patients, study finds.
News Topics : Pain, Knee Problems, Exercise: T'ai Chi Or Oriental, Exercise: Misc, Arthritis: Osteo

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Glucosamine Fails Osteoarthritis Test
Tue Oct 20, 2009, 14:00
Popular supplement doesn't prevent loss of cartilage in knee, study finds.
News Topics : Nutritional Supplements, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Drugs

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Coach K: Osteoarthritis Can Be Beaten
Mon Oct 12, 2009, 09:00
Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski overcame potentially crippling foe.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Drugs: Misc, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc

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No Osteoarthritis Seen in Obese Mice Without Leptin
Tue Sep 29, 2009, 09:00
Hormone linked to appetite may also influence arthritis risk, researchers find.
News Topics : Research & Development, Obesity, Hormones: Misc, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc

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Sleep Training Helps Ease Insomnia Tied to Arthritis
Thu Aug 20, 2009, 14:00
Cognitive behavioral therapy reduced pain and awakenings in study.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Sleep Problems: Misc, Sleep Problems: Insomnia, Pain, Behavior, Arthritis: Osteo

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Biomarker Could Predict Severe Osteoarthritis
Thu Jul 30, 2009, 12:00
Those with highest levels are more apt to have joint replacement, study finds.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Knee Problems, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems, Artificial Knees, Artificial Hips, Arthritis: Osteo

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Excess Weight Speeds Up Osteoarthritis
Tue Jul 14, 2009, 12:00
Rapid loss of knee cartilage directly linked to being overweight in study.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Weight Loss, Exercise: Misc, Dieting To Gain Or Maintain Weight, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc

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Knee Replacement Considered a Good Value
Mon Jun 22, 2009, 16:00
Study finds it appears cost-effective for those with severe arthritis.
News Topics : Insurance: Medicare, Artificial Knees, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc

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Improved Hip Implants Can Last 20 Years
Mon May 18, 2009, 14:00
Younger, active patients will benefit from cement-less version, researchers say.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Artificial Hips, Arthritis: Rheumatoid, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc

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Chlamydia Infection May Play Role in Type of Arthritis
Wed May 06, 2009, 16:00
Study ties bacterial exposure to tender joints in group of inflammatory diseases.
News Topics : Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Misc, Infections: Misc, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc

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Once-a-Year Drug Helps Counter Steroid-Linked Bone Loss
Mon Apr 13, 2009, 17:32
Reclast injection beat daily pill at restoring bone for patients with asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, study found.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems, Arthritis: Rheumatoid, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc

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Osteoporosis May Raise Risk for Vertigo
Mon Mar 23, 2009, 16:00
Impaired calcium metabolism may be the link, researchers say.
News Topics : Hearing Disorders: Misc, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems, Arthritis: Osteo, Aging: Misc

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Weight Loss Might Not Curb Knee Arthritis
Fri Mar 13, 2009, 16:00
Obesity boosts risk, but weight has no overall effect on progression, study says.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Weight Gain, Obesity, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Management, Arthritis: Diet

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Hip Osteoarthritis Therapy No Better Than Placebo
Fri Mar 06, 2009, 17:00
FDA-approved injection for knees less effective in deep joint areas, French study finds.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Research & Development, Food & Drug Administration, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Drugs

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Joint Replacement Soars as Number of Docs Falls
Thu Feb 26, 2009, 09:00
Low reimbursement rates turning many young doctors off the specialty, researcher says.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Artificial Hips, Arthritis: Rheumatoid, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Management

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Any Old Cane Won't Do
Sun Feb 22, 2009, 09:00
Expert offers tips for choosing one carefully after an injury.
News Topics : Mobility / Balance Problems, Exercise: Walking, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Management

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1 in 10 Ex-NFL Players Used Steroids, Poll Reports
Fri Feb 20, 2009, 09:00
Finding comes from confidential survey in research that highlights performance-enhancing drugs' damage to long-term health.
News Topics : Sports Medicine, Men's Problems: Misc, Injuries, Drug Abuse, Depression, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc, Alcohol Abuse

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Menopause Drug Tied to Breast Cancer Recurrence
Tue Feb 17, 2009, 14:00
Dutch study of tibolone, also used for osteoporosis but not available in U.S., was stopped early due to increased risk.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Menopause / Postmenopause, Cancer: Breast, Arthritis: Osteo

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Prescription Chondroitin May Help Knee Osteoarthritis
Fri Feb 06, 2009, 16:00
European drug is not the same as supplement available in U.S., study says.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Nutritional Supplements, Knee Problems, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Drugs