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Study: Weight and BMI policies by NHS are inappropriate and worsen health inequalities

Weight and body mass index (BMI) policies introduced by NHS commissioning groups in England are inappropriate and worsening health inequalities, according to a new study published in BMC Medicine today [13 June] that analyzed nearly 490,000 hip surgeries.

12 Jun 2023

$3.1 million NIH grant helps study how ankle properties change after a stroke

A close look at how the ankle functions after a stroke could ultimately improve the mobility and rehabilitation outcomes for more than 40 million stroke survivors worldwide who experience persistent walking difficulties.

5 Jun 2023

Easy-to-use ankle exosuit could help stroke survivors improve their gait during daily routines

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that totals about 795,000 strokes each year.

30 May 2023

IV plus PA corticosteroids may improve key indicators of functional recovery after total knee arthroplasty

For patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), a combination of intravenous and periarticular corticosteroids does not improve pain control – but, may improve key indicators of functional recovery in the days after surgery, reports a trial in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

25 May 2023

Innovative magnetic muscle therapy could reverse decline in functional mobility, loss of muscle strength in older adults

A decline in functional mobility, loss of muscle strength and an increase in body fats are often associated with aging.

23 May 2023

When older parents resist help or advice, use these tips to cope

It was a regrettable mistake. But Kim Sylvester thought she was doing the right thing at the time.

19 May 2023

Bouncing towards comfort: Birthing and peanut balls proven safe and effective for labor pain relief

Scientists evaluate the safety and efficacy of birthing balls and peanut balls as nonpharmacologic interventions during labor. Findings indicate that birthing balls reduce maternal pain, and peanut balls decrease the duration of the first stage of labor, suggesting their effectiveness and safety as adjuncts to labor management techniques.

18 May 2023

Injectable fatty acid copolymer ARA 3000 BETA shows therapeutic potential in treating osteoarthritis

Researchers examined the therapeutic potential of ARA 3,000 BETA for treating osteoarthritis.

16 May 2023

The serious infectious threat response initiative service was essential for the efficient management of COVID-19

Researchers described the serious infectious threat response initiative (SITRI) service.

1 May 2023

Rheumatologists can play a key role in diagnosing and treating neurologic Lyme disease

Rheumatologists can play a major role in diagnosing and treating neurologic Lyme disease, according to a paper published in the journal Pathogens by an immunologist and rheumatologists at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

26 Apr 2023

Researchers draw attention to the traps in clinical studies on osteoarthritis

Recruiting osteoarthritis patients with a lot of pain to clinical studies, may give incorrect results if the researcher does account for the natural variation in pain that occurs.

26 Apr 2023

Online tool analyzes at-home videos to predict musculoskeletal health

Musculoskeletal conditions-;which encompass impairments of the joints, bones, or muscles-;affect more than 1.5 billion people around the world.

21 Apr 2023

Sickle cell patients undergoing total knee replacement face higher risk for complications

Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) who undergo total knee replacement are at higher risk for complications than non-SCD patients, according to a large-scale, retrospective study by researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center and the University of Calgary.

17 Apr 2023

Meniscus-sparing surgeries in young athletes more effective in protecting cartilage from future damage

Tearing their meniscus-;a crescent-shaped piece of a soft cushion of cartilage located between the femur and tibia-;can be devastating for young athletes.

30 Mar 2023

Most patients do not benefit from medical consultations before their surgery, study suggests

A large observational study published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that most patients do not medically benefit from consultation with a medical specialist before their surgery.

27 Mar 2023

Shin splints impact more muscles than previously thought, study finds

Unfortunately, most runners will experience shin splints at some point, and though questions remain about what causes this lower leg pain and how to fix it, one thing’s clear: At their worst, shin splints can be debilitating and excruciating.

27 Mar 2023

Metformin may reduce the risk of osteoarthritis

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers in the United States (US) determined the risk of osteoarthritis (OA) and joint replacement among adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) following metformin or sulfonylurea treatment.

27 Mar 2023

Animal studies show potential of new drug to curb painful hyperinflammation from osteoarthritis

A team of researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have found a drug with the potential for curbing painful hyperinflammation from osteoarthritis, according to results of an animal study.

22 Mar 2023

Public’s view of obesity has changed since the pandemic, survey shows

Nearly a third of Americans (29%) say COVID-19 made them more worried than ever about having obesity prompting about 28 million people to consider weight-loss methods they hadn't thought about before the pandemic began, including nearly 6.4 million thought about turning to either weight-loss surgery or taking prescription anti-obesity drugs for the first time, according to a new survey whose findings were published online in the peer-reviewed journal, Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases.

22 Mar 2023

Point-of-care test identifies patients who may benefit from hypnosis interventions for pain treatment

Hypnosis is an effective treatment for pain for many individuals but determining which patients will benefit most can be challenging. Hypnotizability testing requires special training and in-person evaluation rarely available in the clinical setting.

15 Mar 2023

Knee News and Research

Study: Weight and BMI policies by NHS are inappropriate and worsen health inequalities

$3.1 million NIH grant helps study how ankle properties change after a stroke

Easy-to-use ankle exosuit could help stroke survivors improve their gait during daily routines

IV plus PA corticosteroids may improve key indicators of functional recovery after total knee arthroplasty

Innovative magnetic muscle therapy could reverse decline in functional mobility, loss of muscle strength in older adults

When older parents resist help or advice, use these tips to cope

Bouncing towards comfort: Birthing and peanut balls proven safe and effective for labor pain relief

Injectable fatty acid copolymer ARA 3000 BETA shows therapeutic potential in treating osteoarthritis

The serious infectious threat response initiative service was essential for the efficient management of COVID-19

Rheumatologists can play a key role in diagnosing and treating neurologic Lyme disease

Researchers draw attention to the traps in clinical studies on osteoarthritis

Online tool analyzes at-home videos to predict musculoskeletal health

Sickle cell patients undergoing total knee replacement face higher risk for complications

Meniscus-sparing surgeries in young athletes more effective in protecting cartilage from future damage

Most patients do not benefit from medical consultations before their surgery, study suggests

Shin splints impact more muscles than previously thought, study finds

Metformin may reduce the risk of osteoarthritis

Animal studies show potential of new drug to curb painful hyperinflammation from osteoarthritis

Public’s view of obesity has changed since the pandemic, survey shows

Point-of-care test identifies patients who may benefit from hypnosis interventions for pain treatment

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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