Most common form of arthritis affects 15% of the global population over the age of 30 Written By Isra Zaman23 Aug 2023 9:00 AM ISTA new study projects nearly 1 billion people will be living with osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, by 2050. Currently, 15% of...
Both Colchicine and Prednisone equally effective in treating acute Pseudogout: Lancet Written By Niveditha Subramani21 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTPseudogout or "false gout" is a form of arthritis that results from deposits of calcium pyrophosphate crystals. It is commonly known to affect the...
Bisphosphonate use before Primary THA May Elevate Risk of Periprosthetic Hip Fracture Written By Aditi21 Aug 2023 9:45 AM ISTBisphosphonates are a group of drugs that work by slowing bone resorption by reducing osteoclast function. Many studies have shown that this class of...
Increasing legumes and reducing red meat good for bone health without compromising protein intake Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 Aug 2023 9:15 AM ISTA study conducted at the University of Helsinki demonstrated that the partial substitution of red and processed meat with pea-and faba bean-based food...
Statins use may decrease risk of osteoporotic fractures among elderly Written By Aditi18 Aug 2023 10:45 AM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that statin use was associated with significant reduction in the risk of osteoporotic fractures among general...
Use of all-polyethylene tibial component improves outcomes in obese patients undergoing TKA Written By Dr Supreeth D R18 Aug 2023 9:00 AM ISTObesity incidence is continuously increasing and is a major health concern. Several studies have reported negative results after total knee...
Hybrid graft useful in superior capsular reconstruction in patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears Written By Dr Supreeth D R17 Aug 2023 10:00 AM ISTIrreparable massive rotator cuff tear (RCT) is a challenging pathology in shoulder surgery, and up to 30% of RCTs are reported as irreparable due to...
FDA approves palovarotene for treatment of rare bone disorder Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Aug 2023 9:45 AM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration has approved oral retinoid palovarotene (Sohonos) for treatment of abnormal bone growth associated with...
Percutaneous ultrasound guided iliotibial band release cost effective option to endoscopic technique in snapping hip syndrome Written By Dr Supreeth D R15 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTSnapping hip syndrome is a visible, palpable and often audible phenomenon occurring during active flexion or extension of the hip that can be painful....
Protein that may help protect against osteoporosis identified Isra Zaman14 Aug 2023 9:15 AM ISTNew research published in The FASEB Journal indicates that increasing the expression of a particular gene may help to prevent bone loss associated...
LINC-PINT gene polymorphisms considered risk factors for Lumbar disc herniation Written By Dr Supreeth D R14 Aug 2023 9:15 AM ISTAs a global issue, research indicates that 80% of the population will experience Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) at least once in their lifetime. LDH is...
Novel tool predicts patient's risk of developing psoriatic arthritis Written By Isra Zaman14 Aug 2023 9:00 AM ISTIn research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, investigators developed and validated a tool called PRESTO that identifies patients with...
