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Orthopedics & Sports medicine
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Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

by LancetTylenol 500 mg capsules. Credit: WikipediaIn a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of

Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

by LancetTylenol 500 mg capsules. Credit: WikipediaIn a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of
'Stepped' approach to exercise can help with arthritic knees

'Stepped' approach to exercise can help with arthritic knees

by Steven Reinberg Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Millions of Americans suffer from the pain of arthritic knees. But an innovative exercise regimen may help relieve discomfort and improve knee function

'Stepped' approach to exercise can help with arthritic knees

by Steven Reinberg Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Millions of Americans suffer from the pain of arthritic knees. But an innovative exercise regimen may help relieve discomfort and improve knee function
Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTotal knee replacement (TKR) surgery is cost-effective in patients with severe obesity (BMI of 40Kg/m2or greater) and end-stage ost

Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTotal knee replacement (TKR) surgery is cost-effective in patients with severe obesity (BMI of 40Kg/m2or greater) and end-stage ost
Genetic discovery could lead to early detection, treatment for osteoarthritis

Genetic discovery could lead to early detection, treatment for osteoarthritis

by Doug M. Dollemore,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newly detected flaw in a genetic signaling pathway that leads to a hyper-active inflammatory response co

Genetic discovery could lead to early detection, treatment for osteoarthritis

by Doug M. Dollemore,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newly detected flaw in a genetic signaling pathway that leads to a hyper-active inflammatory response co
US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation for fracture, fall prevention

US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation for fracture, fall prevention

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for preventing fractures and falls in older adults. These recomm

US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation for fracture, fall prevention

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for preventing fractures and falls in older adults. These recomm
Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is one of the most common problems associated with aging, and although there are therap

Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is one of the most common problems associated with aging, and although there are therap
Scant evidence to recommend use of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis

Scant evidence to recommend use of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis

by British Medical JournalTrial sequential analysis for pain. Results are based on 24 large, placebo controlled trials (8997 randomized participants). Cumulative z scores were calculated under a

Scant evidence to recommend use of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis

by British Medical JournalTrial sequential analysis for pain. Results are based on 24 large, placebo controlled trials (8997 randomized participants). Cumulative z scores were calculated under a
A distinct 'repair' role of regulatory T cells in fracture healing

A distinct 'repair' role of regulatory T cells in fracture healing

by Higher Education PressCredit: Tingting Wu, Lulu Wang, Chen Jian, Zhenhe Zhang, Ruiyin Zeng, Bobin Mi, Guohui Liu, Yu Zhang, Chen ShiA study inFrontiers of Medicineuncovers a unique repa

A distinct 'repair' role of regulatory T cells in fracture healing

by Higher Education PressCredit: Tingting Wu, Lulu Wang, Chen Jian, Zhenhe Zhang, Ruiyin Zeng, Bobin Mi, Guohui Liu, Yu Zhang, Chen ShiA study inFrontiers of Medicineuncovers a unique repa
Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors

Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors

by Teju Hari Krishna,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Monash University medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids—medicines widely used to treat neu

Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors

by Teju Hari Krishna,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Monash University medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids—medicines widely used to treat neu