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January 25, 2012
Device makers urge coverage of weight-loss surgery
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Device manufacturers are pushing the U.S. government and health insurers to cover weight-loss surgery, an effort that could give millions more obese Americans access to the treatments.
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December 16, 2011
Elite athletes at greater risk for arthritis
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elite male athletes who participate in high-contact sports like football, soccer and rugby have a higher risk of developing knee and hip arthritis later in life than men who exercise a little or not at all, a recent study found.
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December 6, 2011
More older Americans have knee pain, replacement
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older Americans are increasingly complaining of aching knees, and getting those knees replaced, even though X-ray evidence of knee arthritis is not on the rise, a new study finds.
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November 25, 2011
Athletes' injury-prevention programs need time
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Programs aimed at preventing knee injuries among soccer players take time to make any lasting impact on the way athletes move, according to a new study.
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October 21, 2011
EU starts new probe into painkillers' heart risks
LONDON (Reuters) - Europe's drugs regulator is launching a new review of the safety of common painkillers in light of fresh evidence about possible risks they may pose to heart health.
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August 5, 2011
Cone offers relief to women with arthritic knees
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For women with arthritis of the knees, going to the bathroom can be an excruciating exercise, but a new study suggests that relief may come from a simple piece of waterproof paper.
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August 2, 2011
Dropping weight won't add years in elderly: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Dieting to lose weight may not help older overweight adults live any longer, suggests a new study.
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July 11, 2011
Teflon component linked to arthritis
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - High blood levels of a man-made chemical used in non-stick coatings were associated with a raised risk of arthritis in a large new study of adults exposed to tainted drinking water.
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June 14, 2011
J&J wins U.S. approval for hip replacement system
NEW YORK, (Reuters) - A ceramic-on-metal artificial hip system made by Johnson & Johnson for patients with osteoarthritis has won U.S. approval, the Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday.
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June 9, 2011
Pain drugs' safety for heart patients doubted again
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Heart disease patients who chronically use painkillers like ibuprofen and naproxen might face an increased risk of suffering a heart attack or dying from cardiovascular causes, a new study suggests.
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April 15, 2011
Extra weight piles on knee arthritis risk: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Being overweight doubles a person's risk for osteoarthritis of the knees and being obese quadruples it, according to a new review of past studies that was designed to calculate how many knee arthritis cases would be avoided in a normal-weight world.
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March 24, 2011
Work problems from arthritis may come and go
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many people with arthritis have periodic difficulties on the job, but the problems might not make them less productive, a new study suggests.
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March 23, 2011
Rheumatoid arthritis makes getting pregnant harder
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women with rheumatoid arthritis may have a somewhat harder time becoming pregnant, a new study suggests.
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January 27, 2011
Hand splints may ease arthritis pain
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Hand splints to steady achy joints may ease the pain for people who suffer from degenerative arthritis, the most common joint disorder.
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January 24, 2011
Flat feet tied to knee pain in older adults
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults with "flat feet" may be more likely than those with higher arches to have chronic knee pain, a new study suggests.
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January 12, 2011
Analysis shows heart, stroke risk of pain drugs
LONDON (Reuters) - Common painkillers such as ibuprofen and diclofenac as well as branded pain drugs from Pfizer Inc, Merck & Co Inc and Novartis AG can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a review found on Wednesday.
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December 28, 2010
FDA places experimental pain drugs on hold
BOSTON (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson has halted studies of an experimental pain drug at the request of regulators who are concerned the drug, along with others in its class, could be associated with a serious bone disorder.
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October 15, 2010
Sleep problems common in arthritis patients
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Arthritis can substantially worsen the quality of a person's sleep, particularly when pain isn't well controlled or patients are depressed and anxious, a new study shows.
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September 17, 2010
Popular joint supplements do not work, study finds
LONDON (Reuters) - Two supplements taken by millions of people around the world for joint pain do not work and should not be paid for by health authorities or insurers, according to a study by Swiss scientists.
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September 8, 2010
Statins linked to lower rheumatoid arthritis risk
LONDON (Reuters) - Israeli scientists have found a significant link between taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs like Lipitor or Crestor and a reduced risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.
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September 6, 2010
Long-term knee function good after ligament repair
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who have surgery to repair a common knee ligament injury show improvement in knee function as long as 15 years after undergoing the operation, new research shows.
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August 19, 2010
FDA panel backs wider use of antidepressant
BETHESDA, Md. (Reuters) - Eli Lilly and Co's antidepressant Cymbalta should be approved to help ease chronic pain in certain patients, a U.S. medical advisory panel said on Thursday.
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July 29, 2010
Rabbits grow their own joint replacements in study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rabbits implanted with artificial bones re-grew their own joints, complete with cartilage, researchers reported on Thursday.
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July 6, 2010
Glucosamine doesn't ease low back pain: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A popular anti-arthritis supplement may not help most people with low back pain, according to a new study. Patients in the study got no better after treatment with glucosamine than after treatment with an inactive placebo.
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June 30, 2010
Antioxidants no help vs rheumatoid arthritis, lupus
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Antioxidants in food and supplements might not protect women from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or lupus after all, a large U.S. study suggests.
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January 25, 2010
Opiate painkillers raise fracture risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who take powerful prescription painkillers known as opioids face an increased risk of bone fractures, especially at moderately high medication doses, a new study finds.
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January 22, 2010
How teen girl soccer players can sidestep knee woes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A simple training program requiring no special equipment and little extra time can sharply reduce knee injuries in soccer-playing teen girls, Swedish researchers report.
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January 21, 2010
Electro-acupuncture shows promise for knee arthritis
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A modern twist on traditional acupuncture may bring some pain relief to people with knee arthritis, at least in the short term, a small study suggests.
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December 18, 2009
Tape may ease pain in some cases of knee arthritis
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Simple athletic tape may bring some pain relief to older adults with a form of arthritis that affects the kneecap, a small study suggests.
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November 12, 2009
Abused kids may grow up to have arthritis
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research hints that physical abuse suffered during childhood may increase the risk for osteoarthritis -- the wear-and-tear form of arthritis in which the cartilage cushioning the joints gradually breaks down.
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November 5, 2009
Tai Chi has major benefits for arthritic knees
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People suffering from creaky knees may want to give Tai Chi a try.
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October 23, 2009
Squatting, cycling linked to arthritis of the knees
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cyclists and people who spend long periods of time in a squatting position may be at greater risk of developing arthritis in their knees, new research shows.
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October 7, 2009
Risks of opioids for arthritis outweigh benefits
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older folks looking to find relief from painful arthritis should steer clear of codeine, OxyContin and other powerful prescription "opioid" painkillers, even if their pain is severe, doctors advise in a report published this week.
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August 12, 2009
Getting a new knee may boost quality of life
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with severe osteoarthritis of the knee who have knee replacement surgery are apt to see significant improvements in their "health-related" quality of life, new research shows.
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July 30, 2009
Strength workouts help seniors function better
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Strength training can help older people function better and reduce pain for those suffering from arthritis, according to a review of the medical literature.
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July 23, 2009
Obesity linked to rapid loss of knee cartilage
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obesity is strongly associated with an increased risk of rapid loss of cushioning cartilage in the knee in people at risk for osteoarthritis or with early signs of the disease, researchers have found.
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June 17, 2009
Tai Chi may ease arthritis pain, disability
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Practicing the controlled movements and deep breathing of Tai Chi may reduce arthritis pain and related disabilities, according to findings from a multi-study review.
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May 29, 2009
Vitamin D may help prevent knee osteoarthritis
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Low levels of vitamin D are associated with the loss of cartilage in the knee joint of older individuals, researchers in Australia report.
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May 13, 2009
Knee malalignment increases osteoarthritis severity
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While malalignment of the knee joint does not appear to increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis of the knee, it is an independent risk factor for the progression of knee osteoarthritis, according to researchers in Australia.
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March 19, 2009
Meniscus tears increase knee osteoarthritis risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Damage to the meniscus in the knee joint may lead to osteoarthritis in middle-age and elderly patients.
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March 16, 2009
U.S. program aims to help babies beat obesity odds
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Elena Nieves hardly looks like a poster girl for an obesity program for pregnant moms.
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February 4, 2009
Women's low sex drive tied to poor quality of life
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Postmenopausal women who have hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) - a low level of sexual desire -- have a worse health-related quality of life than their counterparts who are happy with their sex lives, according to a new study.
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December 23, 2008
Prosthetic joint infection increased in RA patients
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - After hip and knee replacement surgery, the risk of infection in the new joint seems to be four times higher in patients with rheumatoid arthritis than in those with osteoarthritis, a study indicates.
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December 19, 2008
Mental health linked to joint replacement satisfaction
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Poor mental health before joint replacement surgery may predict less satisfaction afterward, according to a study from Canada.
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December 12, 2008
ACL repair often unnecessary: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most people who tear the main ligament responsible for stabilizing the knee do not need surgery to rebuild it, according to a study in which researchers compared surgery to physical therapy.
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November 20, 2008
Knee replacement improves physical function: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Total knee replacement not only improves knee mobility in older adults with severe osteoarthritis of the knee, it actually improves the overall level of physical functioning, new research indicates.
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October 31, 2008
Glucosamine-chondroitin won't halt cartilage loss
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A popular supplement touted as boosting joint health does not appear to prevent cartilage loss in people with knee arthritis, according to new data from a National Institutes of Health-funded study.
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October 31, 2008
Successive births, HRT hard on the joints
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Early puberty, giving birth to multiple children, and taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) all increase a woman's risk of needing joint replacement surgery due to arthritis, according to data from a large, study of middle-aged women in the UK.
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October 30, 2008
Arthritis research lacking in minorities: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among arthritis patients, minorities appear to have greater risk for disability than whites, but researchers found minimal research regarding the efficacy of arthritis treatment interventions among minority patients.
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October 27, 2008
Tai chi helps cut pain of knee arthritis: study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The traditional Chinese form of exercise known as tai chi can help reduce pain and physical impairment in people who have knee arthritis, researchers said on Saturday.