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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 ...
Arthritic Hands: What Works (and Doesn't) to Ease the Pain?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2023
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Millions of people who live with the pain and stiffness of arthritis in their hands get steroid or hyaluronic acid injections directly into their finger joints in the hopes of feeling better.
Now, a new review shows that even though these injections are widely recommende...
Got Arthritis Pain? What State You Live In May Matter
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2023
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If you live in West Virginia you're more likely to experience joint pain due to arthritis, according to a new study that looked at the differences in pain across states.
“The risk of joint pain is over three times higher in some states compared to others, with states i...
When Arthritis Strikes, Keep Moving
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 29, 2023
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Your achy joints may suggest that you take it easy. Don't listen to them, experts say.
If it hurts when you get up from a chair or climb stairs, you might have osteoarthritis. If so, it's best to keep moving.
“While the pain from osteoarthritis worsens with activ...
Arthritis Treatments: How to Get Pain Relief From Arthritis
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2023
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There are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions, and they affect at least 54 million adults and 300,000 children in the United States, according to the
What Arthritis Surgeries Help With Pain and Other Symptoms?
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2023
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Surgery may help you manage pain and other symptoms if you have certain types of arthritis or your arthritis is severe.
To help you decide if surgery is right for you, here's a breakdown of five of the most common arthritis surgeries, including what they involve, how the...
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...
Even Light Exercise Can Help Arthritic Knees
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2023
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Even short bouts of light exercise can help the millions of people with knee osteoarthritis reduce pain and improve their range of motion.
Knee osteoarthritis, the wear-and-tear form of the disease, occurs when the cartilage between your bones breaks down, causing pain, ...
Have Arthritis? Design Your Office to Ease the Strain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2023
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Whether your job is remote or takes you to an office, you'll feel better and offset joint pain by having a workspace that's designed to work for you instead of against you.
The biggest problem isn't sitting itself but holding a single position for long periods often wit...
What Surgery Works Best for Arthritic Ankles?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2022
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Patients with advanced ankle osteoarthritis have two surgical options to restore their quality of life, and the good news is a new study shows both have good outcomes.
Deciding which one is better depends on the patient.
“Our aim in this trial was to provide the ...
Hormonal Therapy Won't Prevent Chronic Ills After Menopause: Expert Panel
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 1, 2022
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Experts are once again advising doctors and women against using menopausal hormone therapy to ward off chronic diseases -- 20 years after a landmark trial dashed those hopes.
It Doesn't Take Much Weight Gain to Raise Odds for Knee Trouble
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 19, 2022
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A person doesn't have to pack on very many extra pounds before their risk of needing a knee replacement increases substantially, a new evidence review has found.
Weight gain of just 11 pounds increases a woman's odds of needing
Knee Trouble? Losing Weight May Help Slow Arthritis
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2022
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Losing excess weight may not only help prevent knee arthritis, but also slow its progression in people who already have the condition, a recent study suggests.
Researchers found that among over 9,000 middle-aged and older adults, those who managed to shed some extra weig...
Poll: Most Americans Over 50 Suffer Some Type of Joint Pain
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2022
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Aching joints are common for people over 50, but it's still important to talk to a doctor about it rather than endlessly self-medicating, experts say.
Now, a new poll...
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...
Arthroscopy: A Viable Treatment Option for Painful Hip Joints
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2022
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College basketball player Joey Liedel suffered years of debilitating hip pain that limited his ability to play.
As a freshman at University of Detroit-Mercy, he was in constant discomfort. Eventually, the Erie, Mich., athlete underwent hip surgery and took some time off ...
When Is It Time for a Knee Replacement?
- March 19, 2022
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Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common procedures in the United States, with more than 790,000 performed each year.
Deciding the time for knee replacement needs to b...
Are Health Care Apps in Your Future?
- March 4, 2022
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Are you managing a chronic health problem, be it obesity or diabetes or heart disease or asthma?
There's likely an app for that.
Health apps are becoming more and more sop...
Arthritis Is a Scourge Worldwide
- March 2, 2022
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Osteoarthritis has become increasingly common in recent decades, and authors of a new study say preventive steps are needed to bring numbers under control.
"The disease burden ... is formidable," s...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
You've Got Fungi in Your Lungs, and That's OK
- Robert Preidt
- April 9, 2021
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There's more than one kind of fungus living among lung tissue, but people can breathe easy knowing these species are for the most part harmless, scientists say.
It's normal for people to have fungi in their lungs, and using drugs like inhaled steroids won't hurt them, a ...
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...
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...
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...
Are Steroids Really the Answer for Arthritic Knees?
- Dennis Thompson
- April 8, 2020
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Folks with knee arthritis will get more out of physical therapy than a cortisone shot, a new clinical trial argues.
People with osteoarthritis of the knee had less pain and disability after one year of physical therapy than others who received as many as three inject...
Opioids Won't Help Arthritis Patients Long-Term: Study
- Amy Norton
- November 11, 2019
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Opioid painkillers may temporarily ease the discomfort of arthritis, but they have no clear lasting benefit, a research review finds.
In an analysis of 23 clinical trials, researchers found that, on average, opioid medications were somewhat effective at easing pain i...
Your Noisy Knees May Be Trying to Tell You Something
- Robert Preidt
- October 17, 2019
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Ever hear your joints clicking, creaking or crunching? Now, researchers say a new technique that listens closely to knees may help doctors diagnose and monitor osteoarthritis.
In the new study, researchers attached small microphones to participants' knees, which allo...
Humans May Possess Ability to Regrow Cartilage
- Amy Norton
- October 9, 2019
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Humans may lack the salamander skill of regrowing a limb, but a new study suggests they do have some capacity to restore cartilage in their joints.
The findings run counter to a widely held belief: Because the cartilage cushioning your joints lacks its own blood supp...
Glucosamine Joint Pain Supplement Could Help the Heart
- Alan Mozes
- May 15, 2019
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TUESDAY, May 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Glucosamine has long been used as a supplement to help ease the joint pain of arthritis, but new research suggests its anti-inflammatory properties might also lower heart disease risk.
The finding stems from a lifestyle surv...
One Short, Brisk Walk a Day May Keep Arthritis at Bay
- Robert Preidt
- April 1, 2019
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Less than 10 minutes a day of brisk walking can help prevent disability in people with arthritis pain in their knee, hip, ankle or foot, researchers report.
Just one hour a week of brisk physical activity "is less than 10 minutes a day for people to maintain their in...