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Are Antidepressants Being Overused to Treat Seniors' Pain?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2024
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Doctors sometimes turn to antidepressants as a means of easing older people's physical pain, but a new expert review finds there's little evidence to support the practice.
Antidepressants may even come with hazards for seniors who don't need them, said researchers from t...
Arthritis Can Flare Up in Colder Weather: Tips to Easing the Pan
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2024
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An arthritis sufferer’s joints start to get ornery when the weather turns colder, getting stiff and achy as the mercury drops.
Cold weather doesn’t cause arthritis, but it can make it worse, experts say.
"Our joints operate best in temperate weather," s...
Sex Differences in Knee Arthritis Emerge as Early as Childhood
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 24, 2024
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The knee develops differently in men and women, with sex-specific distinctions in the joint appearing as early as childhood, a new study finds.
Taking these differences into account among girls could help prevent knee arthritis for women later in life, researchers say.
Average Hip, Knee Replacement Patient May Be Getting Younger
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 24, 2024
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Brent Ruch, a collegiate basketball center, opted to have his left knee replaced at age 35 after struggling with pain for years.
“Walking with a limp and living with a consistent aching pain was physically and emotionally difficult. I didn’t want ...
Is Mom's Fish Intake During Pregnancy Linked to Juvenile Arthritis?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 18, 2024
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Eating fish while pregnant doesn't appear to increase a child's later risk of juvenile arthritis, particularly if the fish is oily like salmon, trout or sardines, new research shows.
"We cannot caution pregnant women against consuming fish solely based on this study in r...
Pedal Power: Biking Could Help Prevent Knee Arthritis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2024
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People who regularly ride bikes throughout their life are less likely to develop knee arthritis, a new study suggests.
Bicyclists are 17% less likely to have knee pain and 21% less likely to have symptoms of knee arthritis, compared to people who've never biked, research...
The Pros & Cons of Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2024
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Robot-assisted total knee replacements tend to have better outcomes on average, a new study reports.
Unfortunately, there's a downside"having a surgical robot assist a human surgeon can make the procedure much more costly.
Blood Test Might Predict Knee Osteoarthritis Years Early
- Lori Saxena HealthDay Reporter
- April 29, 2024
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A blood test could help doctors spot the signs of knee osteoarthritis at least eight years before it shows up on X-rays, a new study claims.
After analyzing the blood of 200 white British women, half diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis and half without, researchers discov...
Arthritis Can Often Follow ACL Surgeries in Young Adults
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2024
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Early-onset arthritis may hit as many as one in every four young people who undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgeries, new research warns.
The arthritic pain emerges within 6 to 12 months post-surgery, according to Michigan State University (MSU) ...
Calcium Crystals in Knee Could Be Worsening Arthritis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2024
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Once considered harmless by doctors, calcium crystal deposits in the knee joint actually can contribute to worsening arthritis, a new study warns.
CT scans have revealed that calcium crystals in the knee can promote joint damage, wearing away the cartilage that keeps bon...
Gradual Weight Loss Using Meds Helps Folks With Arthritis Live Longer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2023
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Using a weight-loss medication to help you shed pounds gradually appears to help extend life for people with arthritis of the hips or knees, a new study finds.
However, folks with arthritis who dropped pounds very quickly showed no benefit in terms of survival, and even ...
Nonsurgical Treatment Works Well for Arthritic Thumbs
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 7, 2023
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Patients with osteoarthritis in their thumbs can get good long-term outcomes with orthotics and exercise therapy, and avoid surgery at the same time, new research shows.
"Our findings support nonsurgical treatment as the first treatment choice and suggest that treatment ...
Study Confirms Effectiveness of Newer Arthritis Meds
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 1, 2023
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Newer oral medications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) do work quite well in the "real world," despite some doubts that they would, according to a new study.
The study, of 622 adults with RA, found that most were doing well on medications called JAK inhibitors, a relativel...
1 in 5 U.S. Adults Now Has Arthritis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 17, 2023
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Arthritis is becoming a disease of the masses, striking 21% of U.S. adults, or over 53 million people, a new report shows.
"It's important first to point out that arthritis is a general term that includes over a hundred different chronic diseases that affect the joints a...
Using Meds to Manage Your Arthritis Pain: An Overview
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2023
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Millions of Americans suffer from arthritis, and many reach for medication to ease their joint pain and inflammation.
The options might seem overwhelming, though. Here, the Arthritis Foundation offers some suggestions for meds that can be purchased at a local drug store ...
Psoriatic Arthritis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
- Miriam Jones Bradley, RN HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2023
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Most people have heard of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. But for some, psoriatic arthritis is the new kid on the block. Here's what you need to know about psoriatic arthritis, including symptoms, types and treatments.
What is psoriatic arthritis?
Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?
- Mandi Harenberg HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2023
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Have you heard the old wives' tale that knuckle cracking will enlarge your knuckles? What about the one that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis?
There are many beliefs about this common behavior, but it's time to debunk the myths about knuckle cracking.
Why do...
The Most Common Arthritis Symptoms You Should Know
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2023
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Most people think of joint pain when they think of arthritis but, depending on the type of arthritis, other symptoms can crop up.
Here's how to spot some of the most common signs of different types of arthritis.
Arthritis can cause painful symptoms that make daily ...
What Are the Major Types of Arthritis?
- Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2023
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Arthritis strikes millions of Americans, leaving them with aching, inflamed joints that make it hard to move around without pain.
It is the leading cause of disability and most common in women, but is it the same for everyone?
Absolutely not. There are over 100 dif...
Having Asthma, Eczema Might Raise Arthritis Risk
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2023
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If you're one of the millions of people with allergic asthma or eczema, you may be more likely to develop the wear-and-tear form of arthritis as you age.
Does Running Bring on Arthritic Knees?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2023
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New research offers up some good news for diehard marathon runners: You don't necessarily have to give up running if you are experiencing hip or knee pain.
Contrary to widespread opinion, running marathons does not increase your risk for developing hip or knee osteoarthr...
Weather and Arthritis: Is There Really a Connection?
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2022
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It's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.
The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies found weather does have some impact, said Dr. Robert Shmerling, writing for the
Injections of Your Own Fat Could Help Arthritic Hands
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 17, 2022
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Liposuction typically is used to flatten your stomach or shape up your booty, but a new study argues that it could also help people suffering from arthritis of the fingers.
Injections of body fat into aching, arthritic finger joints appear to produce significant and last...
People Are Now Living More Years in Good Health: Study
- March 17, 2022
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Older adults may not only be living longer, but better as well, according to a new U.K. study.
Researchers found that since the 1990s, British adults age 65 and u...
Menopause May Mean More Sleep Apnea and Painful Joints
- March 4, 2022
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Sleep apnea may be linked with joint pain and fatigue in postmenopausal women, a new study suggests.
"This study highlights an opportunity to increase identification of women with OSA [obstructive slee...
Rehab or Steroid Shots: What's Best for Arthritic Knees?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 28, 2022
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Physical therapy for knee arthritis tends to cost patients more out-of-pocket and involves a lot more hassle than a quick steroid shot to soothe an aching joint.
But in the long run, physical therapy is at least as cost-effective as steroid injections and is more likely ...
Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Might Raise Heart, Cancer Risks
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2022
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Finding the right medication for rheumatoid arthritis isn't easy, and a newer pill against the disease carries higher risks of heart attack, stroke and cancer than older RA drugs, a new clinical trial confirms.
The study was mandated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administrat...
Arthritis & the COVID Vaccine: What You Need to Know
- Robert Preidt
- January 21, 2022
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Some arthritis drugs may reduce the effectiveness of COVID vaccines, according to the Arthritis Foundation, which also offers advice on booster shots.
Research is limited, but evidence suggests that disease-modifying
FDA Approves Monoclonal Antibody to Treat Arthritis in Cats
- Robert Preidt
- January 13, 2022
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Arthritis can keep a cat from doing many of the things that kitties love to do. But now there's hope: The first treatment to ease arthritis pain in cats has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Solensia (frunevetmab injection) is the first monoclonal a...
Four Factors in Midlife Predict a Healthy Old Age for Women
- Cara Murez
- January 11, 2022
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Examining a woman's health in midlife can predict her health decades later, researchers say.
Four specific factors -- higher body mass index (BMI), smoking, arthritis and depressive symptoms -- at age 55 are associated with clinically important declines in physical healt...
Are Cortisone Injections Good or Bad for Arthritic Knees?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2021
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Cortisone injections have gotten a bad rap in recent years as a treatment for arthritis pain, because steroids are known to damage cartilage and could potentially cause the joint to further deteriorate.
But a new study suggests that if used wisely, cortisone shots are as...
Many Home Health Care Workers in Poor Health Themselves
- Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2021
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They take care of others, but many U.S. home health care workers say they're not in good shape themselves, a new study finds.
Researchers analyzed self-reported data collected from nearly 3,000 home health care workers in 38 states between 2014 and 2018 and found that mo...
Jog on: Exercise Won't Raise Your Odds for Arthritic Knees
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2021
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Dr. Kim Huffman, an avid runner, gets a fair amount of guff from friends about the impact that her favorite exercise has on her body.
"People all the time tell me, 'Oh, you wait until you're 60. Your knees are going to hate you for it'," Huffman said. "And I'm like, 'Tha...
One-Third of Americans With Arthritis Get No Exercise
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 14, 2021
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Many American arthritis sufferers aren't getting any exercise despite its benefits for reducing pain and improving their quality of life, new research shows.
Sixty-seven percent of U.S. adults with arthritis engaged in physical activity in the past month, most often walk...
Could Nose Cartilage Help Repair Worn-Out Knees?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2021
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When people have knee arthritis, cartilage cushioning the joint progressively breaks down. Now an early study hints at a possible solution: replacing it with cartilage from the nose.
Researchers tested the approach in just two patients with knee arthritis, and said much ...