A cupful of leafy green vegetables daily may boost muscle function Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 March 2021 11:30 AM ISTPoor muscle function is linked to greater risk of falls and fractures and is considered a key indicator of general health and wellbeing.Researchers at...
Non-surgical treatment quickly reduces arthritis knee pain and improves function Hina Zahid26 March 2021 7:45 AM ISTFAIRFAX, Va. - A non-surgical treatment for arthritis in the knee is safe and effective in providing immediate and long-term pain relief, according to...
Intramedullary Fixation of Intertrochanteric fracture not tied to Hidden Blood Loss in Elderly MD Bureau24 March 2021 10:00 PM ISTControversy remains around intramedullary fixation of intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients when considering hidden blood loss (HBL)....
Knee surgery cost-effective for osteoarthritis patients with severe obesity: Study Medha Baranwal24 March 2021 10:21 AM ISTUSA: Patients with severe obesity (BMI of 40 kg/m2 or greater) and end-stage osteoarthritis (OA) have high rates of complications post total knee...
Osteoporosis drug prescribing often does not follow guidelines Hina Zahid22 March 2021 3:15 PM ISTWASHINGTON - Less than one in 10 commercially insured patients in the United States who broke a hip, a major complication of osteoporosis, receive any...
Surgical plating not superior to closed reduction for wrist fractures in elders;JAMA Dr Satabdi Saha21 March 2021 5:31 PM ISTA recent clinical trial titled 'The Combined Randomised and Observational Study of Surgery for Fractures in the Distal Radius in the Elderly',...
Prolonged tourniquet not the right choice in total knee arthroplasty: Study MD Bureau20 March 2021 12:22 AM ISTTotal Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is frequently undertaken with the aid of a tourniquet around the thigh. Over 90% of surgeons in the UK, USA, and Europe...
Depression and anxiety slows improvement in psoriatic arthritis; claims study Dr Satabdi Saha18 March 2021 1:45 PM ISTDepression and anxiety have a profound impact on a patient's quality of life (QoL). QoL has been demonstrated to be significantly worse in people...
Obesity Impacts Clinical Features of Fibromyalgia: study MD Bureau18 March 2021 6:00 AM ISTObesity has been associated with several complications, including musculoskeletal disorders. A recent study suggests that obesity is an index that is...
JAMA study raises question on OMT utility for low back pain Medha Baranwal17 March 2021 6:00 AM ISTFrance: A recent study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine raise the issue of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) usefulness in...
Micromotors may be effective treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 March 2021 7:45 AM ISTHydrogen therapy is an emerging and highly promising strategy for the treatment of inflammation-related diseases. Researchers have found in a new...
Older adults with kidney stones at higher risk for fractures: Study Medha Baranwal15 March 2021 10:30 AM ISTUSA: Older people with kidney or ureteral stones are at increased risk of fracture or osteoporosis, according to a recent study in the Journal of Bone...
