Arthritis News
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Arthritis No Longer Just a Disease of the Old
Roughly 91 million adults had arthritis in 2015. But the most surprising fact was that nearly one-third of sufferers were aged 18 to 64, a new study found.
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Painkillers Could Raise Arthritis Patients' BP
Widely used NSAID drugs may not be as safe as previously thought, researchers warn
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Diet May Lower Your Odds for Painful Gout
Ditching fats and salt in favor of fruits, veggies and grains keeps the condition at bay, study finds
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Home or Rehab for Knee, Hip Replacement Recovery?
Research shows patients fare well, sometimes better, if discharged home, even if they live alone
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Smokers Prone to Problems After Joint Replacement
Cessation programs help reduce the rate of complications and costs, researchers say
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1 in 4 U.S. Adults Disabled by Arthritis: CDC
Agency recommends exercise, not opioids, to control pain, stiffness
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Joints Achy? Don't Blame Mother Nature
Study disputes weather's role in knee and back pain
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Is Running Bad for Your Knees?
Study suggests it may slow development of osteoarthritis
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Number of Americans With Severe Joint Pain Rising
CDC tally estimates that close to 15 million people now live with this discomfort
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Does Weather Affect Pain? Phone App Aims to Find Out
Evidence is emerging that bad weather really can affect you, as thousands of smartphone users reported in an experiment that rain and clouds make their pain worse.
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Blood Pressure-Lowering Diet May Help Treat Gout
DASH eating plan brings blood pressure down, and seems to relieve inflammatory joint problem
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New Treatments Helping Juvenile Arthritis Patients
Several biologics have been approved by the FDA for use with certain forms of the disease
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Clinics Selling Unapproved Stem Cell 'Therapies'
Study identifies hot spots around the country
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New Treatment Shows Promise for Knee Arthritis
Small study found single shot of patient's own stem cells improved pain, mobility
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Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery Not Always Best
One-third of older patients may need hip replacement within 2 years, study suggests
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Tai Chi: Rx for Arthritic Knees
As effective as physical therapy, study suggests, plus it might also improve depression
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Acetaminophen Won't Help Arthritis Pain, Study Finds
Prescription diclofenac a more effective choice for short-term pain relief, researchers say
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After Hip Replacement, Therapy at Home May Suffice
Finding suggests that recovery doesn't have to be supervised by professional therapist in outpatient clinic
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Steroid May Be Safe, Effective Gout Treatment
Doctor says this appears to offer options for pain management
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FDA Approves New Gout Drug
FDA Approves New Gout Drug
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New Drug Promising for Severe Form of Arthritis
Already approved to treat psoriasis, higher dose of Cosentyx helped 60 percent of patients
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X-Rays May Miss Hip Arthritis, Study Finds
In people with hip pain, researchers found bone problem in fewer than one-quarter of images
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U.S. High-Risk Areas for Lyme Disease Increasing
U.S. High-Risk Areas for Lyme Disease Increasing
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Painful Knee Arthritis May Be Linked to Premature Death
Connection is likely due to limited mobility, researcher says
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Number of Hip Replacements Has Skyrocketed, U.S. Report Shows
Procedure becoming more common in younger adults, but hospital stays now a day shorter
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