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New diagnostic test offers early detection of osteoarthritis

Diagnosing osteoarthritis often occurs in the late stages when cartilage degradation is severe, making it difficult to distinguish it from other types of arthritis and to determine the best treatment plan.

18 Dec 2024

Removing a splinter? Treating a wart? If a doctor does it, it can be billed as surgery

When George Lai of Portland, Oregon, took his toddler son to a pediatrician last summer for a checkup, the doctor noticed a little splinter in the child's palm.

13 Dec 2024

Study highlights bias in ACL injury rate metrics for women athletes

A new study by the Harvard GenderSci Lab in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals systematic biases in a key metric used in estimates of sex disparities in ACL injury rates in sports.

4 Dec 2024

Altered gait contributes to long-term knee problems after ACL surgery

For people with an injured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee, surgical ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is an effective treatment for restoring joint stability, however, many treated patients still develop additional long-term knee problems, such as knee osteoarthritis.

4 Dec 2024

Study shows connection between ultra-processed foods and intramuscular fat

A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of the amount of calories consumed or level of physical activity, according to a study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

4 Dec 2024

Minimally invasive procedure provides relief for knee osteoarthritis sufferers

A minimally invasive procedure provides significant relief from knee pain and may prevent the need for knee replacement surgery in people with osteoarthritis, according to a study being presented this week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

3 Dec 2024

First 'blueprint' of human skeletal development offers new insights into bone formation

The first 'blueprint' of human skeletal development reveals how the skeleton forms, shedding light on the process of arthritis, and highlighting cells involved in conditions that affect skull and bone growth.

21 Nov 2024

BMI's influence on disease pathogenesis uncovered in new research

The study highlights BMI's role in mediating genetic risk for diseases, suggesting a complex relationship with conditions like heart failure and osteoarthritis.

14 Nov 2024

New study highlights the importance of BMI in disease pathogenesis

New study from deCODE genetics/Amgen highlights the importance of BMI in pathogenesis of disease, suggesting that reducing BMI alone could lower the risk of several diseases.

12 Nov 2024

Genetic links between osteoarthritis and cardiovascular disease reveal hidden common risks

Shared genetic factors may drive both osteoarthritis and cardiovascular disease, suggesting a common genetic basis that influences the development of these diseases.

10 Nov 2024

Research identifies best materials for long-lasting hip implants

Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidized zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years after surgery, a new study led by the University of Bristol has found.

8 Nov 2024

Community health workers spread across the US, even in rural areas

Kelly Engebretson was excited to get fitted for a prosthetic after having part of his leg amputated. But he wasn't sure how he'd get to the appointment.

6 Nov 2024

Knee replacement surgery outcomes improve with native alignment approach

When performing knee replacement surgery, also called total knee arthroplasty, doctors traditionally try to align the hip, knee, and ankle in a straight line, forming a neutral alignment, rather than replicating the patient's original alignment.

4 Nov 2024

Weight loss drug semaglutide may offer relief for knee arthritis pain

Semaglutide shows promise in treating knee osteoarthritis by reducing pain and weight, offering a safe alternative to traditional pharmacological interventions.

4 Nov 2024

Researchers aim to identify the "sweet spot" for safely scheduling surgery after heart attack

After a heart attack, aging adults face double or triple the risk of life-threatening complications – like a debilitating stroke or another heart attack – when they move forward with elective noncardiac surgeries too soon, according to new University of Rochester research published in JAMA Surgery.

30 Oct 2024