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Arthritis

Regimen improves knee osteoarthritis

March 01, 2010

Strength-training regimens, self-management programs, or a combination of the two are equally beneficial for physically inactive, middle-aged people with symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee.

Health problems linked with state of the gums

August 12, 2009

The relationship between dental and medical health has been spotlighted in several recent research- and policy-oriented developments.

Assessing knee pain in the primary-care clinic

Karen Hoffman, PA-C July 31, 2009

Not all knee complaints require orthopedic referral. This review of basic testing and exam techniques will help you arrive at an accurate diagnosis.

New-onset neck and shoulder pain in an arthritis patient

Yvonne Dunn, MD, and Michelle Mizrachi, MD July 07, 2009

A UTI triggers complications in a patient with two forms of arthritis.

Zoster vaccine while on arthritis meds

May 14, 2009

Widely used rheumatoid arthritis drugs may bring on shingles

April 17, 2009

Drugs that inhibit tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-a) may significantly raise the risk of herpes zoster

Exercise reduces pain and improves function in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH March 13, 2009

First psoriatic arthritis guidelines

March 06, 2009

Treatment guidelines for psoriatic arthritis address the five most significant clinical manifestations of this chronic systemic inflammatory disorder.

The links between oral and systemic health

Jeffrey Astroth, DDS, MSPH February 26, 2009

While research into specific cause-and-effect relationships continues, there are still plenty of reasons to encourage patients to take care of their mouth.

Guidelines stress weight control

February 09, 2009

Losing weight and engaging in low-impact aerobic exercise are the top recommendations of new guidelines for symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee.

Arthroscopic surgery may not be beneficial for moderate-to-severe knee osteoarthritis

Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH December 22, 2008

For moderate-to-severe secondary or idiopathic knee osteoarthritis, the addition of arthroscopic surgery appears no more effective than optimized physical and medical therapy alone.

New pain drug approved

November 25, 2008

Weight gains boost odds for arthritic knees

November 10, 2008

A CDC study predicts that more than four out of 10 Americans will develop osteoarthritis (OA) in their knees before age 85. Those odds rise with weight gained after adolescence, reaching almost 60% among obese adults.

Stop Crohn's and arthritis meds for knee surgery?

September 02, 2008

We are treating a patient who is currently on infliximab (Remicade) and methotrexate for severe Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Because of severe joint pain, she would like to have her...