NSAIDs linked to cardiovascular risk in osteoarthritis … New report documents cancer stats for ‘oldest old’ … Report sounds alarm on emergency room crush due to seniors’ medication overload …...
Exercise is not harmful for osteoarthritic knees, study reveals
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 17, 2019
Contrary to common belief, exercise does not harm knee cartilage in people with osteoarthritis. In fact, it may help maintain knee function, a new study has shown.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, July 17
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 16, 2019
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Clinical Briefs for Friday, June 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 13, 2019
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Pain and fatigue of osteoarthritis peaks in morning after a poor night’s sleep
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 12, 2019
Pain and fatigue are common companions of adult osteoarthritis, but a bad night’s sleep may further compound the problems, investigators said.
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Feb 21, 2018
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Ultralight knee brace helps people with osteoarthritis
Jul 18, 2012
DJO Global recently unveiled an ultralight knee brace for people suffering from osteoarthritis.
Shorter lifespans, less quality of life found for those obese and with osteoarthritis of the knee
Feb 17, 2011
Close to 40% of elderly Americans are obese or have osteoarthritis of the knee, or both, which, on average, eliminates 3.5 years of a positive quality of life for seniors, according to new research.
‘Prehabilitation’ for knee replacements quickens recovery time, researchers discover
Feb 03, 2011
Patients with severe osteoarthritis of the knee, which is common in seniors, experienced better leg functioning before knee replacement surgery and faster recovery times when they completed a preoperative...