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Seeking men and women for OA paid telephone interview project

Health Outcomes Solutions, a health outcomes research organization, is gathering information from individuals with osteoarthritis. Eligible participants will be asked to complete and return a brief questionnaire and to share opinions in a telephone interview. Compensation is $75. To participate in this research study, you must: · Between... Read moreChevron
posted 02/23/2011, comments (0)|
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We Had It Wrong! Arthritis Is Not What We Thought It Was!

In medical school, I was taught, as all medical doctors are still taught in class, that osteoarthritis is an old-age disease resulting from wear and tear; joint bones rubbing and wearing out the cartilage between the joints.  But based on research, I have come to a shocking conclusion... Osteoarthritis is NOT a degenerative, wear-and-tear... Read moreChevron
posted 02/07/2011, comment (1)|
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The Point of Joint Injections

What is the point of joint injections? Sticking a needle into a joint is not anyone's idea of a good time; however, at times, an injection might be the best option despite the risks and discomfort. Knowing the risks of bleeding and infection, millions of people put up with the pain of this invasive procedure. Avoiding the needle would be ideal;... Read moreChevron
posted 02/07/2011, comments (2)|
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Indri Alarm Clocks, Lychees and Fresh Baquettes

I recently returned from an adventure in Africa that was the most incredible of my life!For at least 30 or 40 years, I've wanted to visit the country of Madagascar to actually see (and of course photograph) some of the bizarre and unique plants, animals, and reptiles that live nowhere else in the world. I have never gone to this huge island... Read moreChevron
posted 02/02/2011, comments (0)|
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Joint Pain Can Forecast the Weather

The local weather forecast calls for pain increasing over the next five days and tapering off towards the end of the week. Sound familiar? Many people who have arthritis are very familiar this forecast and know that weather effects pain severity. In fact, many people know what the weather is doing just by how a joint feels. Pain, stiffness and... Read moreChevron
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