Patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis often are affected by functional disability a year or two before the disease is diagnosed, according to new Mayo Clinic research.
Today, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation (AF), released two guidelines on juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). One guideline aims to provide therapeutic approaches for non-systemic polyarthritis, sacroilitis and enthesitis; and the other focuses on the screening, monitoring and treatment of JIA with associated uveitis.
The AMSSM Collaborative Research Network (CRN) announced a $300,000 request for proposals addressing knowledge gaps in the management of osteoarthritis (OA) using cooled radiofrequency (CRF) ablation techniques.
John Giurini, DPM, Chief of Podiatric Surgery at BIDMC, encourages patients to pay special attention to their feet as the weather warms up and they become more active.
Scientists have uncovered fresh insights into how vitamin D affects the immune system and might influence susceptibility to diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
For patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, previous steroid injections into the shoulder don't increase the risk of surgical-site infection – unless the injection is administered within one month before surgery, reports a study in the April 17, 2019 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.
Through partnerships with Sanofi Argentina, Sanofi Chile, Sanofi Colombia, Sanofi Pacific and Caribbean, Sanofi Peru and Sanofi Uruguay, the Endocrine Society hosted its first Latin American (LATAM) Leadership Academy. Sixty-two clinicians from over 15 countries across South America, Central America and the Caribbean took part in a one-day leadership training program and attended ENDO 2019, the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, in New Orleans, La.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 11, 2019) — An international team of scientists has mapped a molecular complex that could aid in the development of better medications with fewer side effects for osteoporosis and cancer.
If you're looking for health and fitness story ideas, here is research from the October 2018 issue of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, ACSM’s flagship journal. ACSM is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world.
Morristown Medical Center Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Finds Obtaining Vitamin D Levels in Children with Fractures Improves Compliance
Results of a small clinical trial suggest that supplementing chemotherapy with high doses of vitamin D may benefit patients with metastatic colorectal cancer by delaying progression of the disease, say scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Nationally renowned hematology experts will lead the Multiple Myeloma Program at NYU Langone’s Center for Blood Cancers.
A new study provides critical insight into a little-known, yet relatively common, inherited neurological condition called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. The findings point to a pathway to possible treatments for this disease and better understanding of other neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, that affect millions.
Researchers learn what makes tendons fray in old age, knowledge that could help develop better treatments for tendinosis and regrow damaged tissue.
Do you need to wear a sling after surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff? In a new study, not wearing a sling – and engaging in early motion of the shoulder after surgery – leads to faster recovery and better six-month outcomes, reports the March 20, 2019 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.
In collaboration with physicians and researchers at NYU Langone Health’s Center for Arthritis and Autoimmunity, Dr. Yamen Homsi will help patients manage a variety of rheumatologic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid syndrome, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, vasculitis, and Behcet’s syndrome.
A Connecticut man sustained an injury that caused two herniated discs in his spine and resulted in extreme pain and loss of function in his left leg. After successful spine surgery at #DanburyHospital, he’s back to the activities he loves, including prepping his boat for the spring.
The benefits of treating osteoporosis in postmenopausal women outweigh the perceived risks, according to a Clinical Practice Guideline issued today by the Endocrine Society. The Society introduced the guideline during a news conference on Monday at ENDO 2019, its annual meeting in New Orleans, La.
Burosumab, a new injectable medicine to treat X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), an inherited form of rickets, demonstrates superior improvements in rickets and other outcomes compared with conventional therapy in an international, phase 3 clinical trial in children. Results from what investigators called the first head-to-head study comparing the new drug with conventional treatment for this rare disease will be presented Sunday at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in New Orleans, La.
Exposure to dim light at night, which is common in today’s lifestyle, may contribute to the spread of breast cancer to the bones, researchers have shown for the first time in an animal study. Results of the study will be presented Saturday at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in New Orleans, La.
In recent years, women who start taking bisphosphonates (BPs) to treat osteoporosis and prevent fracture have trended from younger to older and from having osteopenia to having osteoporosis, researchers report. The results of the study will be presented on Saturday at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in New Orleans, La.
Symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) improved with exposure to healthy bacteria in the gut, according to a study in a mouse model of this common women’s endocrine disorder. The study results will be presented Monday at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in New Orleans, La.
Scientists have harnessed powerful data analysis tools and three-dimensional studies of genomic geography to implicate new risk genes for osteoporosis, the chronic bone-weakening condition that affects millions of people. Knowing the causative genes may later open the door to more effective treatments.
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has endorsed the bellicon® Classic, Premium, Plus and Basic Bungee Mini-Trampoline/Rebounder. The product was reviewed and approved by ACA for its customizable and safety features, which distinguish it from similar products in the marketplace. It is the first fitness product to earn an ACA endorsement.
Surgery to remove multiple herniated or degenerated discs in the neck, a procedure known as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), can be safely performed in an outpatient setting in select patients, according to a study at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
Researchers involved in a study using mice showed that they could actually ‘turn down’ the inflammatory response in arthritis with daily noninvasive ultrasound stimulation of the spleen. The research is a first step to developing new treatment options for more than a million people in the United States who currently suffer from rheumatoid arthritis.
New research presented American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2019 reports on the results of a major undertaking by the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Langone Health to curb opioid prescriptions and usage rates following common orthopedic procedures.
For patients contemplating spinal fusion surgery to alleviate pain, bone health is an important consideration. A study at Hospital for Special Surgery found that a CT scan of the lumbar spine prior to surgery indicated that a significant number of patients had low bone density that was previously undiagnosed.
When considering joint replacement, many patients worry about pain after surgery. At Hospital for Special Surgery, multimodal analgesia - the use of anesthetic agents, pain blocks and medications - both during and after surgery - has resulted in less pain and reduced the need for opioids.
根据 Mayo Clinic 的研究，一些让脊柱弯曲超过其极限的瑜伽动作可能会加重骨质疏松人群遭受压缩性骨折的风险。研究结果见 Mayo Clinic Proceedings。
Between 2004 and 2017, dog-walking-related fractures in people 65-or-older more than doubled
As posturas de yoga que flexibilizam a coluna vertebral além dos limites poderiam causar riscos de fraturas de compressão nas pessoas com ossos finos, de acordo com a pesquisa da Mayo Clinic. Os resultados foram publicados na Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
وفقًا لدراسة أجرتها Mayo Clinic، الوضعيات التي تثني العمود الفقري أكثر مما يتحمل يمكن أن تزيد من خطر الإصابة بكسور انضغاطية لدى المصابين بترقق العظام. تتوفر هذه النتائج في Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) welcomes members of the press to write about rheumatology research presented at the State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium (SOTA) in Chicago, IL, on April 5-7.
A statewide collaborative is identifying ways to improve patient care for hip and knee replacements through quality improvement projects.
New research explores stem cells in the rotator cuff in hopes of understanding why fatty accumulation happens at the tear site, instead of proper muscle healing.
Las poses de yoga en las que hay que flexionar la columna más allá de los límites pueden aumentar el riesgo de una fractura de compresión en las personas con afinamiento de los huesos, dice un estudio de Mayo Clinic. Los resultados se publican en Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
A group of student and faculty researchers from the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences published outcome of establishing Rheumatology Interest Group in the International Journal of Rheumatology.
Most middle-aged and older adults recover their ability to live independently within a year after surgery for hip fracture, reports a study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
In a study of older people with no clinical diagnosis or signs of dementia when hospitalized to repair hip fractures, Johns Hopkins researchers say they found biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease in most of the patients’ spinal fluid samples. The researchers say results of their study add to evidence that brain alterations that lead to poor balance in older people may underpin both increased risk of hip-fracturing falls and Alzheimer’s disease, and that hip fracture itself may therefore serve as a first sign of undiagnosed disease.
Golfers with knee osteoarthritis who walk the golf course rather than riding in a cart experience increased joint inflammation, but gain significant cardiovascular benefits from the aerobic activity.
Smokers are at high risk for low back pain, and also have higher rates of healthcare utilization and opioid use, and physicians should ask these patients about other comorbidities that may make their pain treatment more difficult.
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Yoga postures that flex the spine beyond its limits may raise the risk of compression fractures in people with thinning bones, according to research from Mayo Clinic. The results appear in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
A multi-center study of adults with lumbar scoliosis has determined that the most important factor in deciding whether to operate is the extent of a patient's disability due to his or her spinal deformity, as well as how much that disability interferes with day-to-day life.
Research led by Johns Hopkins investigators has uncovered the roles of two types of cells found in the vessel walls of fat tissue and described how these cells may help speed bone repair.
New medical evidence shows improved mechanical fixation with a novel inset shoulder implant that minimizes surgical complications and may increase the longevity of artificial shoulder replacements. This new study in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery demonstrates, for the first time, successful long-term results with a promising new technology that is gaining attention of shoulder surgeons.
Nurses, nurse aids, orderlies, emergency medical technicians and physical and occupational therapists have some of the highest numbers of nonfatal occupational injuries. Chronic back pain and musculoskeletal injuries resulting from unsafe patient handling contribute to days missed from work and employee compensation claims and are a leading reason these professionals change careers.
The disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) — marked by the attack on joints, skin, and kidneys by the body’s immune system — is linked to an abnormal mix of bacteria in the gut. This is according to a new study led by scientists at NYU School of Medicine.
New program will look at the role of the Follicle Stimulating Hormone in obesity and osteoporosis
Why are fat deposits more likely to occur after tears of the shoulder’s rotator cuff, compared to other types of muscle injuries? An increased propensity of stem cells within with rotator cuff muscles to develop into fat cells may explain the difference, reports a study in the February 6, 2019 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.
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