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Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

by Sara Tiner,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have linked the T cell dysfunction seen in rheumatoid arthritis with a metabolic deficiency, reported in a new&

Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

by Sara Tiner,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have linked the T cell dysfunction seen in rheumatoid arthritis with a metabolic deficiency, reported in a new&
Radiographic knee osteoarthritis tied to increased risk for death

Radiographic knee osteoarthritis tied to increased risk for death

(HealthDay)—Radiographic knee osteoarthritis (RKOA) is associated with an increased risk for mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, and renal diseases, but self-reported OA is not, acc

Radiographic knee osteoarthritis tied to increased risk for death

(HealthDay)—Radiographic knee osteoarthritis (RKOA) is associated with an increased risk for mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, and renal diseases, but self-reported OA is not, acc
Osteoporosis: Prognosis, Complications, and Treatment

Osteoporosis: Prognosis, Complications, and Treatment

Osteoporosis: Prognosis, Complications, and TreatmentByAngelica BottaroPublished on January 12, 2023Medically reviewed byMarissa Sansone, MDOsteoporosiscauses progressive

Osteoporosis: Prognosis, Complications, and Treatment

Osteoporosis: Prognosis, Complications, and TreatmentByAngelica BottaroPublished on January 12, 2023Medically reviewed byMarissa Sansone, MDOsteoporosiscauses progressive
A quarter of arthritis cases linked to excess weight

A quarter of arthritis cases linked to excess weight

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study shows that weight loss between early adulthood and midlife lowers art

A quarter of arthritis cases linked to excess weight

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study shows that weight loss between early adulthood and midlife lowers art
Autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee: M-ACI has comparable benefit to therapy alternative

Autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee: M-ACI has comparable benefit to therapy alternative

by Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainAutologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) has been used in adults with deep cartilage defects for over 30 years and

Autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee: M-ACI has comparable benefit to therapy alternative

by Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainAutologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) has been used in adults with deep cartilage defects for over 30 years and
Interlimb and intralimb synergy modeling for lower limb assistive devices: Methods and feature selection

Interlimb and intralimb synergy modeling for lower limb assistive devices: Methods and feature selection

by Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd(A) Assistive knee brace, (B) CUHK-EXO, (C) ankle-foot prosthesis, and (D) transfemoral prosthesis. Credit: Ming Yin, State Key Laboratory of Digital M

Interlimb and intralimb synergy modeling for lower limb assistive devices: Methods and feature selection

by Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd(A) Assistive knee brace, (B) CUHK-EXO, (C) ankle-foot prosthesis, and (D) transfemoral prosthesis. Credit: Ming Yin, State Key Laboratory of Digital M
Muscle tissue changes could be driving sex-based injury risk, say physiologists

Muscle tissue changes could be driving sex-based injury risk, say physiologists

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonCredit: University of OregonDifferences in the way muscles respond to stress could help explain why certain sports injuries are more common in women compared

Muscle tissue changes could be driving sex-based injury risk, say physiologists

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonCredit: University of OregonDifferences in the way muscles respond to stress could help explain why certain sports injuries are more common in women compared
Pregnancy and Osteoporosis

Pregnancy and Osteoporosis

Pregnancy and OsteoporosisByCarrie Madormo, RN, MPHPublished on February 09, 2023Medically reviewed byKiarra King, MDPregnancy-associatedosteoporosisis a rare condi

Pregnancy and Osteoporosis

Pregnancy and OsteoporosisByCarrie Madormo, RN, MPHPublished on February 09, 2023Medically reviewed byKiarra King, MDPregnancy-associatedosteoporosisis a rare condi
'Locking' an arthritis drug may be key to improving it

'Locking' an arthritis drug may be key to improving it

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainAttaching a removable lock to an arthritis drug can make it safer and more effective, according to a new study publishing June 13 in the open-

'Locking' an arthritis drug may be key to improving it

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainAttaching a removable lock to an arthritis drug can make it safer and more effective, according to a new study publishing June 13 in the open-
3D organoid culture method can generate large numbers of muscle cells in vitro

3D organoid culture method can generate large numbers of muscle cells in vitro

3D organoid culture method can generate large numbers of muscle cells in vitroby Alice McCarthy,Harvard UniversityMicroscopy image of a skeletal muscle organoid. The green cells are in vitro-der

3D organoid culture method can generate large numbers of muscle cells in vitro

3D organoid culture method can generate large numbers of muscle cells in vitroby Alice McCarthy,Harvard UniversityMicroscopy image of a skeletal muscle organoid. The green cells are in vitro-der
Tanezumab improves scores for pain, function in osteoarthritis

Tanezumab improves scores for pain, function in osteoarthritis

(HealthDay)—For patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip, tanezumab is associated with significant improvements in pain and physical function versus placebo, according to a study published

Tanezumab improves scores for pain, function in osteoarthritis

(HealthDay)—For patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip, tanezumab is associated with significant improvements in pain and physical function versus placebo, according to a study published
When to See a Rheumatologist for Your Back Pain

When to See a Rheumatologist for Your Back Pain

When to See a Rheumatologist for Your Back PainByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on March 31, 2022Medically reviewed byDavid Ozeri, MDBack painis one of the most common reasons fo

When to See a Rheumatologist for Your Back Pain

When to See a Rheumatologist for Your Back PainByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on March 31, 2022Medically reviewed byDavid Ozeri, MDBack painis one of the most common reasons fo