Arthritis, Bones & Joints
Common Childhood Vaccine Won’t Worsen Juvenile Arthritis: Study
Safety of measles-mumps-rubella booster shot had previously been called into question
June 18, 2013read on->Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment May Not Work As Well for Heavier Patients
Although more medication taken by obese patients in study, remission was less likely
June 18, 2013read on->Many Stop Taking Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds Too Soon: Study
Greatest benefit seen within first 2 years of treatment, but half quit earlier
June 14, 2013read on->Steroid Injections for Back Pain Linked to Spinal Fracture Risk
Study of older adults doesn’t prove that steroids are to blame, but experts advise caution
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Will New Gout Findings Get a Toehold?
Flare-ups most likely if condition starts in joints such as knee or elbow, researchers say
June 12, 2013read on->Standard Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy as Good as Costlier Newcomer: Study
Biologic drug Enbrel wasn’t better for patients who didn’t respond to methotrexate alone
June 12, 2013read on->Blood Tests May Predict COPD Flare-Ups
Signs of chronic inflammation in the blood linked to faster deterioration of lung function
June 11, 2013read on->Heavier Pregnant Women Tend to Deliver Prematurely
In large Swedish study, risk rose along with the mother’s weight
June 11, 2013read on->Health Tip: Kids Need Strong Bones, Too
Teach proper bone health at an early age
June 11, 2013read on->Poor Sleep May Worsen Heart Woes in Women, Study Finds
But lack of shuteye doesn’t seem to have same effect on inflammation levels in men
June 7, 2013read on->Aspirin Equals Pricier Blood Thinner for Preventing Clots: Study
After hip replacement, no disadvantage found for the low-cost treatment
June 4, 2013read on->Poorer Patients Often Less Happy With Knee Replacement
Inadequate post-op rehab might be a factor, study authors say
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Weight Loss Might Ease Psoriasis, Study Hints
Obese people on low-calorie diet reported relief of skin symptoms, better quality of life
May 29, 2013read on->Top-Ranked Golfer Beats Scoliosis
Years of braces and surgery couldn’t keep Stacy Lewis from becoming the best in her sport
May 24, 2013read on->Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition
Seniors taking them had side effect that has been linked to glaucoma, small study finds
May 23, 2013read on->Age, Other Illnesses May Make Prostate Cancer Treatment Unnecessary
For older patients with hypertension, heart failure, different problems will likely cause death, study finds
May 21, 2013read on->Sugar Injections for Knee Arthritis May Ease Pain: Study
But at least one expert questions benefits of the alternative treatment
May 20, 2013read on->Many Can Blame Family for Their Bunions
These and other foot disorders are ‘highly inheritable,’ study finds
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