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Have Arthritis? Take a Swing at Golf for Better Health
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2023
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Could golfing be good medicine for arthritis?
Yes, according to researchers who found that for people with osteoarthritis, golfing lowered psychological distress and improved general health when compared with the general population.
"Golf is a health-enhancing...
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...
Do Steroid Injections Worsen Arthritic Knees?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 30, 2022
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Corticosteroid injections to relieve pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis could actually be setting them back.
Two new studies have discovered that, despite the temporary relief of symptoms, the injections were associated with continued progression of the disease.
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 ...
Tips on Keeping Joints Limber, Healthy as You Age
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 22, 2022
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For many people, it is possible to slow the loss of joint cartilage as they age and avoid surgery to boot.
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
A Non-Opioid Way to Pain Relief After Knee, Shoulder Surgeries
- February 14, 2022
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Two new studies on pain relief suggest there is a safer alternative to addictive opioid painkillers after knee and shoulder surgery.
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Hip Replacements on the Rise Among the Very Young
- Robert Preidt
- November 10, 2021
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It may look like bad news, but a new study says it's not: The number of people younger than 21 who had total hip replacement surgery in the United States jumped from 347 in 2000 to 551 in 2016.
The increase wasn't due to a rise in the number of children with inflammatory...
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...
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 ...
Knee Replacement a Good Option, Even for Severely Obese: Study
- Robert Preidt
- March 24, 2021
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Total knee replacement is a cost-effective treatment for extremely obese people with knee osteoarthritis, a new study claims.
The painful condition affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, and total knee replacement is often recommended to treat advanced knee osteo...
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...
Opioid Use (and Overuse) for Knee Arthritis Takes Big Financial Toll
- Robert Preidt
- March 5, 2021
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Opioids and arthritic knees are a costly mix, new research claims.
"These data offer new evidence of the magnitude of the societal burden generated by opioid use and misuse, and could be used to educate health care providers and health policy decision makers on the best ...
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...
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 ...
An Unexpected Finding on What Might Drive Joint Disease
- Steven Reinberg
- October 23, 2020
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High levels of a protein that lubricates the knee joint may actually be a harbinger of impending joint disease, a surprising animal study suggests.
The researchers looked at the role of the protein, known as lubricin, in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in ...
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...
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...
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, ...
In Many Cases, Hip Replacement Also Eases Back Pain
- Serena McNiff
- July 9, 2020
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If you have a bad hip and lower back pain, a new study suggests that hip replacement surgery may solve both issues at once.
Researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City focused on 500 patients who underwent hip replacement surgery and followed up ...
A New Hip or Knee Can Do a Marriage Good, Study Finds
- Cara Roberts Murez
- May 27, 2020
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After people have a hip or knee replacement surgery, doctors expect these patients will get relief from joint pain, get around easier and once again enjoy the activities they love.
Now, a new study shows that patients' partners -- and thereby their marriage -- also ...
Vigorous Exercise Safe for Those at Risk of Knee Arthritis
- Robert Preidt
- May 12, 2020
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People at high risk for knee arthritis don't need to avoid jogging and other types of vigorous exercise, a new study suggests.
Some folks hold back on physical activity because they fear it will increase their chances of developing knee arthritis, so researchers from...
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...
Experimental Drug Could Be New Option Against Arthritis
- Dennis Thompson
- December 31, 2019
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A new drug might be able to save a person's knees from the ravages of osteoarthritis, researchers report.
People taking the drug, code named MIV-711, had less bone and cartilage loss than others given a placebo.
"We know that bone slowly changes shape as k...
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...
Steroid Shots for Painful Joints May Make Matters Worse
- Amy Norton
- October 15, 2019
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Corticosteroid shots are often used to ease arthritis pain, but a new study suggests they may be riskier than thought.
Researchers found that among patients who had the treatment at their center, 8% had complications. Most often, that meant a worsening in cartila...
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...
Many Americans With Rheumatic Disease Face Financial, Lifestyle Pressures
- Steven Reinberg
- September 30, 2019
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A new survey shows that rheumatic diseases can be crippling both physically and financially as patients struggle to live with the debilitating conditions.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 54 million U.S. adults and as many as 300,000 ...
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...
Why a Knee Replacement Can Go Bad
- Robert Preidt
- April 18, 2019
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British researchers have pinpointed which factors put knee replacement patients at high risk for severe infection and repeat surgery.
"This information provides me with the strong evidence I need to discuss the risk of infection with my patients undergoing knee repla...
Is Your Hand Pain Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel or Something Else?
- Len Canter
- March 1, 2019
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You use your hands nearly every minute of the day, so any time they hurt it's important to find out why.
Certain conditions can affect people who do the same hand movements for hours every day. Repetitive strain injury can cause pain in muscles, nerves and tendons. C...
Walking, Not Riding, Boosts Health in Golfers With Knee Woes
- Robert Preidt
- February 26, 2019
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Walking the golf course instead of riding in a cart offers heart health benefits that may outweigh potential joint harm for golfers with knee osteoarthritis, a new small study reports.
The study included 10 golfers with knee osteoarthritis who played two 18-hole rou...