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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...
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 ...
Many U.S. Seniors May Need Better Knee Arthritis Care
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 15, 2021
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Just a fraction of older Americans with arthritic knees try physical therapy, pain-relieving injections or other more conservative measures before undergoing knee replacement surgery, new research shows.
And this may be driven by what type of doctor they see to treat the...
What Surgery Works Best for Advanced Ankle Arthritis?
- Robert Preidt
- May 21, 2021
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For patients with severe ankle arthritis, total ankle replacement provides better function over the long haul than the traditional surgical treatment, a new study finds.
Researchers assessed outcomes in 517 patients with end-stage ankle arthritis - meaning they have a co...
Beta-Blocker Heart Meds Might Lower Arthritis Risk
- Robert Preidt
- May 18, 2021
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Commonly used beta blocker heart medicine may also reduce the risk of knee and hip osteoarthritis and pain, a new study suggests.
"Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and affects 15% of the general population," said study co-authors Georgina Nakafero and ...
A Noninvasive Alternative for Painful Arthritic Knees
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2021
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For those who suffer painful arthritis in their aging knees, new research suggests a noninvasive treatment might deliver lasting relief.
Called genicular artery embolization, the roughly two-hour catheter treatment involves a once-and-done injection of tiny hydrogel part...
Knee Procedure Done Earlier Might Prevent Knee Replacement Later
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2021
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For some patients suffering from knee arthritis, a special procedure may reduce the need for a total knee replacement, Canadian researchers say.
By getting what is known as a 'high tibial osteotomy,' younger patients with less severe joint damage who are physically acti...
What Shoes Work Best With Arthritic Knees?
- Alan Mozes
- January 13, 2021
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Lots of Americans suffer from painful arthritic knees, but a new study finds that wearing the right type of shoe may help ease discomfort.
Patients with knee arthritis will achieve greater pain relief by opting for sturdy and supportive shoes rather than flat flexible fo...
'Stepped' Approach to Exercise Can Help With Arthritic Knees
- Steven Reinberg
- December 29, 2020
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Millions of Americans suffer from the pain of arthritic knees. But an innovative exercise regimen may help relieve discomfort and improve knee function, a new study finds.
The program is called STEP-KOA (short for stepped exercise program for patients with knee osteoarth...
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Arthritis Pain
- December 20, 2020
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Chronic pain can be excruciating, debilitating and hard to describe.
Yet the best way to get the right treatment for the exact pain you're experiencing is to put those symptoms into words, so your doctor can pinpoint a diagnosis and help you find relief.
The Arthri...
Body Temperature Higher in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Robert Preidt
- December 15, 2020
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Rheumatoid arthritis patients who are in remission have significantly higher body temperatures than people without the joint disease, new research shows.
The study included 32 rheumatoid arthritis patients who were in remission and a healthy "control" group of 51 people ...
A 'Stunning' Alternative Rx for Arthritic Joints?
- Amy Norton
- November 19, 2020
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A procedure that "stuns" pain-sensing nerves might offer relief to people with severe arthritis of the hip or shoulder, a small, preliminary study suggests.
The procedure is a form of radiofrequency ablation, where doctors use needles to send a low-grade electrical curre...
Overweight With Arthritic Knees? You Might Want to Avoid Tennis
- Steven Reinberg
- November 17, 2020
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Stay off the court: For overweight people with arthritic knees, racket sports like tennis and racquetball may accelerate degeneration of the joints, a new study finds.
Exercise can benefit overweight people, but the wrong type might damage knees and lead to the need for...
AHA News: Black, Hispanic People Hospitalized for COVID-19 at Disproportionately High Rates
- American Heart Association News
- November 17, 2020
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Black and Hispanic people made up nearly 60% of COVID-19 hospitalizations in a new study, a disproportionate number that researchers attribute to societal structures reinforcing health disparities among racial and ethnic groups.
The study looked at data from 7,868 people...
Knee or Hip Replacements Cut People's Risk for Falls: Study
- Steven Reinberg
- October 26, 2020
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People who have total joint replacement, or total joint arthroplasty (TJA), experience fewer falls than those who don't undergo the surgery, a new study finds.
"Osteoarthritis (OA) is the degeneration of the cartilage in our joints over the years," said lead author ...
1 in 3 Americans With Arthritis Say Pain, Symptoms Persist
- Cara Roberts Murez
- October 20, 2020
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About 30 million U.S. adults live with osteoarthritis and the pain and stiffness it causes, a new survey finds.
And nearly one-third of these people said their symptoms are not well-managed, according to the Arthritis Foundation survey of almost 2,000 adults. In oste...
Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug May Help Ease Tough-to-Treat Cases
- Dennis Thompson
- October 19, 2020
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A recently approved rheumatoid arthritis medication appears to be an effective second-line therapy when biologic treatments start to fail, a new clinical trial reports.
Arthritis sufferers treated with upadacitinib had a significantly greater reduction in their sympt...
Kids Who Need Steroids Face Risk of Diabetes, Other Ills
- Serena Gordon
- September 24, 2020
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Children who need to take oral steroids for chronic or life-threatening conditions can experience serious side effects, according to new research.
Children with autoimmune disorders such as juvenile arthritis, psoriasis or inflammatory bowel disease are often prescri...
Is Arthritis Pain Relief as Close as Your Spice Rack?
- Amy Norton
- September 14, 2020
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It's a must for any good curry, and a new clinical trial suggests that turmeric might ease arthritis pain, too.
Researchers found that an extract of the spice turmeric worked better than a placebo in easing pain from knee arthritis over three months. The treatment wa...
Early Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis May Thwart Heart Disease
- Robert Preidt
- September 8, 2020
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Starting drug treatment early in rheumatoid arthritis patients may reduce their risk of heart disease, a new study suggests.
Rheumatoid arthritis at least doubles the risk of heart disease due to its links with atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries), heart ...
COVID-19 Ills No Greater for Those With Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Robert Preidt
- September 4, 2020
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People with lupus aren't at increased risk of hospitalization from COVID-19 due to steroidal medications they take to reduce immune system activity, a new study finds.
And a related study found that people with inflammatory forms of arthritis -- such as rheumatoid ar...
Most Knee Cracking Is Normal, Expert Says
- Steven Reinberg
- August 16, 2020
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If your knees crack when you walk or run, don't be too worried, an expert says.
"Knee cracking could mean lots of things," said Harshvardhan Singh, assistant professor in the department of physical therapy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. "If it is painfu...
Could the First Drug That Slows Arthritis Be Here?
- Amy Norton
- August 3, 2020
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There are currently no medications that can slow down the common form of arthritis that strikes aging knees and hips. But a new study suggests a powerful, and expensive, anti-inflammatory drug could potentially do just that.
The drug, called canakinumab (Ilaris), is ...
What Jobs Are Toughest on the Knees?
- Steven Reinberg
- July 14, 2020
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Joint replacements for knee osteoarthritis are becoming more common, and now researchers have identified jobs that may lead to one.
Based on a review of 71 studies that included nearly one million workers, the riskiest occupations include agriculture, construction, ...