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Prevalence of Arthritis in U.S. Adults 18.9 Percent in 2022
FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 – The age-adjusted prevalence of adults with arthritis was 18.9 percent in 2022 in the United States, according to a February data brief published by the National Center for...
Ten Variants Suggest Link to Surgical, Nonsurgical Rhizarthrosis
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 24, 2024 – Ten variants have been identified that are suggestive of an association with surgical or nonsurgical rhizarthrosis, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in the...
Microfragmented Adipose Tissue Injection Beneficial for Knee OA
TUESDAY, Jan. 9, 2024 – For patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), microfragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) injection with arthroscopic surgery is associated with improved midterm clinical outcomes,...
Gradual Weight Loss Using Meds Helps Folks With Arthritis Live Longer
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 – Using a weight-loss medication to help you shed pounds gradually appears to help extend life for people with arthritis of the hips or knees, a new study finds. However,...
Slow-to-Moderate Weight Loss Linked to Lower Mortality in Knee, Hip OA
THURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 – For individuals with overweight or obesity and knee or hip osteoarthritis (OA), a slow-to-moderate, but not a fast, rate of weight loss is associated with a reduced risk for...
Patients Report Positive Outcomes for Nonsurgical Treatment of Thumb OA
THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2023 – At five years, patients report positive outcomes for nonsurgical treatment of thumb carpometacarpal (CMC-1) osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study published online Oct....
Want to Avoid Knee Replacement? Build Up Your Thighs
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 – Squats and lunges aren’t the most fun exercises, but a new study says they’ll help save your knees. Folks with strong quads building up their thighs appear to be less likely t...
Stem Cell Transplant Effective for Knee Osteoarthritis
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 – Stem cell transplantation is an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis (KOA), with different stem cells effective for alleviating pain and restoring function,...
Male, Female Veterans Have Increased Prevalence of Arthritis
TUESDAY, Nov. 14, 2023 – Male and female veterans have a higher prevalence of arthritis than nonveterans, according to research published in the Nov. 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...
Nonsurgical Treatment Works Well for Arthritic Thumbs
TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 – Patients with osteoarthritis in their thumbs can get good long-term outcomes with orthotics and exercise therapy, and avoid surgery at the same time, new research shows. "Our...
Methotrexate Reduces Pain in Hand Osteoarthritis With Synovitis
MONDAY, Nov. 6, 2023 – For patients with hand osteoarthritis and synovitis, methotrexate has a potentially clinically meaningful effect on reducing pain, with no increase in adverse events,...
1 in 5 U.S. Adults Now Has Arthritis
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 – Arthritis is becoming a disease of the masses, striking 21% of U.S. adults, or over 53 million people, a new report shows. “It's important first to point out that arthritis i...
21.2 Percent of U.S. Adults Had Diagnosed Arthritis From 2019 to 2021
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 – An estimated 21.2 percent of U.S. adults had diagnosed arthritis from 2019 to 2021, with most cases among adults aged 45 years and older, according to research published in...
Arthritic Hands: What Works (and Doesn't) to Ease the Pain?
MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 – Millions of people who live with the pain and stiffness of arthritis in their hands get steroid or hyaluronic acid injections directly into their finger joints in the hopes of...
Oral NSAIDs, Glucocorticoids Seem Effective for Hand Osteoarthritis
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 – Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NASIDs) and glucocorticoids seem to be effective for hand osteoarthritis (OA), according to a review published online Sept. 28 in...
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