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A photo of a female physiotherapist leading a man through knee exercises in a gym.

Exercise, Education to Relieve Knee OA: Mixed Results in Modeling Study

Only limited value when costs are considered, study suggests

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In Diagnosing Knee Pain, Sometimes More Is More

MRI does occasionally reveal important findings missed on x-ray

Medicare Unveils First 10 Negotiated Drug Prices

Prices slashed by as much as 79%

Methotrexate for Knee Osteoarthritis; Evaluating Squamous Cell Cancers

Also in TTHealthWatch: blood tests for Alzheimer's

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Study: Hand OA May Affect Tendons Too

But clinical importance remains uncertain

Superior migration of humeral head

Make the Diagnosis: There are Lots of Clues, but Can You Make the Diagnosis?

A 68-year-old man presented to the doctor with complaints of right shoulder pain, joint stiffness, and decreased range of motion that developed over the last 2 months. Can you diagnose the patient?

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Osteoarthritis Diagnosis Portends Sickly Later Life

20-year study portrays OA as risk factor for multiple comorbidity

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Really, Soup Might Help in Osteoarthritis?

Not just any soup. And no chicken needed.

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Use This Common Cardiac Test in RA Patients, Study Suggests

Identifies heart risks not captured by conventional risk factors

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OA Patients Get Long-Term Benefit From Lifestyle Improvements

Improvement in pain and function lasted well after formal program ended

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Humira Clobbers Biosimilars in Battle for Part D Coverage

Pricing, payer policies keep market leader on top

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Krill Oil Fails in New Osteoarthritis Trial

Now the question is how to reconcile this study with others finding a benefit

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Stem Cell Injections in Mexico Led to Drug-Resistant Infections

Three patients acquired Mycobacterium abscessus infections after medical travel

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Retinopathy With Long-Term HCQ Use: Large Study IDs Risk Factors

Hint: it's not just the cumulative dose

A computer rendering of pliers extracting a tooth from a lower jaw.

Missing Teeth and Joint Pain? RA May Be Imminent

You may not even have to ask if patient has had periodontal disease

A photo of runners in the Brooklyn half and full Marathon in New York City.

Study: Skinny-Leg Runners Face Higher Rates of Knee Arthritis

Questions about risks from weight-bearing activities may now be settled

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Hands-On Treatment May Help in Knee Osteoarthritis

And patients can administer it themselves

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Here's a Good Exercise Option for Hip OA

Program emphasizing balance and stability equals strength-directed training

A photo of a female physician checking on her senior female patient’s recovery after total hip arthroplasty

Three-Drug Combo Wins for Opioid-Sparing Pain Relief After Hip Replacement

Less morphine needed with multiple analgesics

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Seniors, Doctors at Odds on Opioid Risks and 'Deprescribing'

Conversations between primary care physicians and older patients often "challenging"

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COVID-19 Tied to Increased Risk for Rheumatic Disease

Maybe not a form of long COVID, but a concern just the same

A photo of a male physician inspecting his senior female patient’s knee replacement scars.

Multimodal Pre-Op Program Aids Knee Replacement Candidates

Patients feel better as they wait for surgery; a few find they no longer need it

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Biden 'Continues to Be Fit for Duty,' His Doctor Says

"Nothing different than last year," president says after undergoing annual physical

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Another Study Backs Treatment for Preclinical Rheumatoid Arthritis

Progression to full-blown RA slowed

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Could Weight-Loss Drug Improve Hip Replacement Outcomes?

Two studies, two conclusions

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Dietary Factors Tied to Osteoarthritis Pain

But radiographic parameters not affected, raising questions about the link

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When Women's Fertility Begins and Ends Seems Important for RA Development

Late menarche, early menopause both seen as increasing risk

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Non-White Military Members With OA Get Stiffed for Knee Replacement

Wide racial disparities in a health system that boasts equal access for everyone

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A New Test Could Save Arthritis Patients Time, Money, and Pain

But will it be used?

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This Program Helped Overweight RA Patients Shape Up

Metabolic markers, disease activity improved with remotely supervised lifestyle regimen

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Frailty Worsens Side Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Claims data highlight a neglected factor in RA therapy outcomes

Using Baseline Markers to Predict Response in Psoriatic Arthritis

More biomarker research is needed, but new study is a good start

How Do You Select Systemic Therapy for Your Psoriasis Patients?

Richard Warren explains the factors he considers and what his "go-to" treatment is

Improvements With Guselkumab in Psoriatic Arthritis Seen Across All MDA Domains

Experts discuss importance of both physician- and patient-reported domains

Deucravacitinib Improves Joint Symptoms in Psoriatic Arthritis

Greater improvements over apremilast and placebo through 24 weeks

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PsA Raises Mortality Risk, but Unevenly

Some psoriatic arthritis patients more vulnerable than others in Swedish study

A photo of a patient recovering after knee replacement surgery.

VTE Risk After Joint Replacement: Does Anticoagulant Choice Matter?

Large claims-based study provides some answers

New Data on Bimekizumab in Psoriatic Arthritis

Roundtable of experts weigh in on "unprecedented" efficacy, and safety issues

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Stronger Quads May Lower Risk for Knee Replacement Surgery

Higher quadricep-hamstring ratio associated with 82% lower odds in NIH cohort

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Methotrexate Tied to Greater Risks for Older Patients With CKD

FDA should consider warning labels based on study results, researchers argue

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