Rheumatoid arthritis patients more prone to depression, claims JAMA study Aditi13 March 2024 9:00 PM ISTRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a prevalent autoimmune disease characterized by systemic inflammation. This condition may require lifelong treatment due...
How common food ingredient tryptophan leads to arthritis development? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 March 2024 12:30 AM ISTUSA: In a recent study published in Journal of Clinical Investigation, the researchers have identified the means in which bacteria in the digestive...
Predictive tool fails to improve patient preference and decision quality about TKA surgery: JAMA Medha Baranwal12 March 2024 10:30 PM ISTAustralia: A randomized clinical trial (RCT) of 211 participants assigned to predictive tool use vs treatment as usual revealed that the use of...
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release associated with increased risk of revision when compared with Open procedure: JAMA Dr Supreeth D R12 March 2024 6:45 AM ISTCarpal tunnel release (CTR) is among the most common operations performed in orthopedics and is generally safe and effective. Controversy persists...
Pain control after TKA better with liposomal bupivacaine compared to conventional bupivacaine: study Dr Supreeth D R11 March 2024 4:00 AM ISTTotal knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a commonly performed procedure to alleviate pain and improve functional limitations caused by end-stage joint damage....
Living near green spaces may boost bone density and lower osteoporosis risk, finds new research Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 March 2024 7:45 PM ISTLiving in leafy areas near gardens, parks, and green spaces, may boost bone density and lower the risk of osteoporosis, finds research published...
Can Weather factors influence pain and inflammation in patients with gout? Jacinthlyn Sylvia8 March 2024 10:45 AM ISTA recent meta-analysis highlights that the changes in weather factors does not increase the risk of knee, hip, or low back pain symptoms. This...
Functional somatic syndromes linked to inferior outcomes and increased complications after hip and knee arthroplasty: study Dr Supreeth D R7 March 2024 3:00 PM ISTFunctional somatic syndromes (FSSs), defined as chronic physical symptoms with no identifiable organic cause, may impact results after hip and knee...
Plant-based diet intake over time appears beneficial in reducing hip fracture risk, finds study Aditi7 March 2024 4:00 AM ISTFractures are a concern for older adults due to age-related bone loss, especially in women after menopause. Globally, 1 in 3 women over 50 will suffer...
Gout patients with negative dual-energy CTs generally have milder illness and lower comorbidities: Study Aditi6 March 2024 11:15 PM ISTDual-energy computed tomography (DECT) is used in the imaging of gouty arthritis. It has become increasingly widely used in recent years. DECT is a...
Patients with OSA at Greater risk of Gout, finds study Dr. Shravani Dali6 March 2024 2:30 AM ISTPatients with OSA are at Greater Gout Risk suggests a new study published in the Cureus.Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a comorbidity, which has...
COVID-19 tied to elevated risk for autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases up to 12 months after infection: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 March 2024 11:30 PM ISTSouth Korea: A recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine has revealed an association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and increased risk for...
