A prescription-strength nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory gel for arthritis is the first of its kind to be approved for over-the-counter use in the United States.
New osteoarthritis guidelines emphasize self-management
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
The updated guidelines, released Wednesday, advocate for patient self-management programs, with many featuring exercise.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, November 26
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 25, 2019
Opioids offer minor pain relief in osteoarthritis … Inflammation drives progression of Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases … Older gout drug could be a lifesaver after heart attack … Weight...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, November 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 11, 2019
Psychological stress shown to exacerbate cardiac risk in women with heart disease … Weight-loss surgery benefits seniors age 65+ … Low-dose drug regimen improves pain, function in hand osteoarthritis...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, November 11
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 09, 2019
Opioids offer only minor pain relief and function benefits for osteoarthritis … Biologic drugs safe for elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis … Tailor-made for older adults, geriatric assessment...
Residents with osteoarthritis more likely to become socially isolated
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 16, 2019
Elders with osteoarthritis are at risk for social isolation, highlighting an unmet need for screening and care, researchers say.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, October 16
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 15, 2019
Brain protein that helps maintain chronic pain identified … Steroid injections of hip and knee may damage joints … Sleep apnea linked to blinding eye disease in diabetes
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, October 10
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 09, 2019
Time in range is the new frontier in blood sugar monitoring: Opinion … Study retraction highlights problem of repeat COPD hospitalizations … Yoga improves balance, back pain in Parkinson’s … New...
Popular osteoarthritis drug tied to high risk of low blood sugar events
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 28, 2019
Residents who take Tramadol for pain may be at high risk of hypoglycemia, an analysis of adverse incidents has found.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, August 9
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 08, 2019
Lonely seniors may soon have emotionally intelligent AI companion … Low vitamin D tied to non-motor Parkinson’s symptoms … Study illuminates quality of life for seniors with knee osteoarthritis …...