Nintedanib slows lung disease progression in systemic sclerosis over 100 weeks: SENSCIS trial Medha Baranwal26 July 2022 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Nintedanib provided a sustained benefit of slowing systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) progression over 100 weeks...
Acute crystal arthritis from calcium pyrophosphate deposition contributes to non-fatal CV events: BMJ Jacinthlyn Sylvia25 July 2022 7:30 PM ISTUSA: In a new study conducted by Sara K Tedeschi and the team, it was observed that acute calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) crystal arthritis...
Bisphosphonates enriched bone cement reduces risk of osteoporotic fractures and aseptic revisions in TKR Dr Supreeth D R25 July 2022 9:00 AM ISTOsteoporosis is a problem for many patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The aseptic loosening of the prosthesis is also a significant...
Serious injuries more likely for kids using trampoline centers than home trampolines Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 July 2022 1:00 AM ISTChildren who use trampoline centers are more likely to be seriously injured and require hospital admission than those who use trampolines at home,...
Dietary vitamin K consumption reduces osteoarthritis knee pain, study suggests Jacinthlyn Sylvia22 July 2022 8:30 PM ISTChina: In a new study conducted by Zetao Liao and team, it was found that there is a connection between increased vitamin K consumption and reduced...
Alcohol consumption tied to tophi development in gout patients: Study Dr. Hiral patel22 July 2022 7:45 PM ISTChina: In patients with gout, longer duration and higher quantity of alcohol consumption as well as spirits consumption are predictors for the...
Thermal Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation therapy provides significant pain relief in knee osteoarthritis Dr Supreeth D R21 July 2022 9:15 AM ISTOguz Kaya et al found a study that - Non-surgical thermal GNRFA therapy of knee osteoarthritis provides significant outcomes in terms of pain and...
Findings on spine MRI may not always indicate spondyloarthritis: Study Dr. Hiral patel20 July 2022 9:00 PM ISTBelgium: Progressive increase in sacroiliac joint and spinal lesions detected on MRI are frequently seen in healthy individuals, especially in older...
Retention stitches- innovative & easily replicable method of wound closure in knee arthroplasty in obese patients Dr Supreeth D R20 July 2022 8:00 PM ISTKnee joint arthroplasty is a commonly performed procedure. However, number of obese patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty is on a rise. In such...
Recreational Activity Not tied With Arthritis Knee Pain: study Dr. Shravani Dali19 July 2022 8:00 PM ISTRecreational activity is unrelated to arthritis knee pain, according to a recent study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology. The effect of...
Low-dose prednisolone effective in patients with established rheumatoid arthritis: study Dr. Shravani Dali19 July 2022 7:00 PM ISTAccording to a recent study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, low-dose prednisolone is effective in treating patients with...
Anterior displacement of tibial spine fractures, does anatomic reduction matter? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 July 2022 10:15 AM ISTYoung patients who undergo surgery for displaced tibial spine fractures and who had both an extension and flexion contracture, had 2.2 times the odds...
