Arthritis, Bones & Joints
5 Rheumatology Procedures You Might Not Need
Experts identify commonly ordered tests and treatments that are often expensive and unhelpful
March 5, 2013read on->Certain Sleep Aids May Raise Hip Fracture Risk in Nursing Homes: Study
List includes common drugs such as Lunesta and Ambien, researchers say
March 4, 2013read on->Pregnancy Boosts Size of Women’s Feet, Study Finds
These changes may also increase risk for arthritis, researcher says
March 4, 2013read on->Diabetes Doesn’t Seem to Raise Risks After Knee Replacement
Rates of infection, blood clots similar in those with and without the condition, study finds
February 27, 2013read on->Healthy Older Women Advised Against Taking Calcium
U.S government experts found no evidence that calcium, vitamin D supplements help prevent fractures
February 25, 2013read on->Newest Diabetes Drugs Linked to Higher Pancreatitis Risk
Patients on Januvia, Byetta twice as likely to develop condition, study says
February 25, 2013read on->Help on Horizon for Cats With Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory drug meloxicam provided pain relief, but not from petting, in study
February 22, 2013read on->Women at Greater Risk for Hip Implant Failure, Study Finds
More research needed to determine why gender affects success of this joint replacement surgery
February 18, 2013read on->Many Skiers Who Tear ACLs Can Avoid Surgery, Expert Says
Identifying those patients cuts health costs, recovery time
February 16, 2013read on->Chemicals in Cookware, Carpets May Raise Arthritis Risk in Women
Study looked at PFCs, found in products from nonstick cookware to carpeting
February 14, 2013read on->Women With Alzheimer’s-Linked Gene Show Faster Cell Aging
Early study found no such effect on women using hormone replacement therapy
February 13, 2013read on->Kids With Knee ACL Injuries Require Special Care
Researchers say ligament injury, once rare in youngsters, is rising with sports training intensity
February 13, 2013read on->Calcium Supplements May Raise Odds of Heart Death in Women
Study also found combined risk from dietary calcium, pills
February 13, 2013read on->Women’s Vitamin D Needs Don’t Vary By Race, Study Finds
Although blacks produce less of the nutrient with sun exposure, they respond to supplements as whites do
February 12, 2013read on->Vitamin D Supplements: Is What You See What You Get?
Potency of many brands is inconsistent with labels, study finds
February 11, 2013read on->Startling Differences in New-Hip Estimates: Study
Researchers find $100,000 spread for standard procedure
February 11, 2013read on->Winter Storm Hazard: Snowblower Injuries
Broken bones, amputation possible if safety precautions not followed, expert warns
February 8, 2013read on->Scientists Explore How Zinc Fights Off Infection
Mineral may play role in preventing common cold, ICU sepsis
February 7, 2013read on->Health Tip: Dealing With Low Back Pain
Ask your doctor if medication may help
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