Artificial intelligence may help identify osteoporosis in X-rays of patients with broken bones Hina Zahid3 April 2020 4:15 PM GMTWASHINGTON--Artificial intelligence that can 'read' electronic radiology reports and flag patients with broken bones who are at risk of osteoporosis...
FDA approves new total wrist replacement device for painful arthritis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 March 2020 6:45 AM GMTThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved KinematX a new total wrist replacement device earlier this month for people seeking relief from ...
Lumbar stabilization exercise program keeps lower back pain at bay Hina Zahid25 March 2020 1:00 PM GMTWith the significant part of the global population forced to work from home, the occurrence of lower back pain may increase.Lithuanian scientists have ...
COPD and Asthma linked to rheumatoid arthritis in new study Dr. K B Aarthi20 March 2020 11:45 AM GMTAsthma was associated with all rheumatoid arthritis among never-smokers and seronegative rheumatoid arthritis, but not with seropositive rheumatoid...
PPI's may increase the risk of fracture in children Dr. K B Aarthi19 March 2020 2:30 PM GMTUS: Proton pump inhibitors are widely used to treat acid reflux and other upper intestinal disorders in children as well as adults. Although PPIs have ...
Aspirin may increase BMD and reduce fracture risk: Study Dr. K B Aarthi19 March 2020 2:00 PM GMTAspirin is an inhibitor of prostaglandin production and may influence the cellular basis of bone remodeling responsible for maintaining the material...
Spinal anaesthesia may reduce complications after Total Joint Arthroplasty Dr. K B Aarthi19 March 2020 4:15 AM GMTPatients who underwent TJA with SA experienced fewer 30-day complications.
Vitamin D may increase chances of mobility after hip fracture surgery in elderly Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 March 2020 11:26 AM GMTRutgers University researchers have found that senior citizens who are not vitamin D deficient have a better chance of walking after hip fracture...
High-intensity statins may reduce likelihood of joint replacement in RA patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 March 2020 10:45 AM GMTStatins (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors) are widely prescribed drugs to reduce the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and...
Smartphone App may help reduce osteoarthritis pain Hina Zahid8 March 2020 10:30 AM GMTPain and disability are main components of osteoarthritis which is one of the most common arthritis encountered.A newly developed mobile app may help...
Asthma and COPD linked to higher rheumatoid arthritis risk Hina Zahid7 March 2020 3:45 AM GMTInflamed airways are hypothesized to contribute to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pathogenesis due to RA‐related autoantibody production, and smoking is...
Tramadol use linked to increased Hip fracture risk Hina Zahid6 March 2020 1:30 PM GMTTramadol has been recommended as one of the first‐line or second‐line therapies for patients with chronic noncancer pain by several professional...
