Osteoarthritis - All People Who Are Interested In "Rheumatoid Arthritis"

EXPERT

Pattye Snyder

posted 11/11/2008, comments (0)

A Change of Place and Mind

After about a hundred years of raising 3 kids as a divorced single parent (OK -- it wasn't QUITE that long. It just seemed like it at times), I decided to treat myself to a rather unique present for my 65th birthday. I've been a nature photographer for a long time, and like many people, fell in love with Africa. Most of my friends will tell you... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

Michael Makover

(Profile)

Rheumatologist and Medical School Professor

Our Expert | Health Professional

RSS

posted 09/24/2008, comments (0)

Part 2 -- Osteoarthritis Prevention Strategies

The best medical strategy is to prevent disease. In the previous post and in this one I discuss preventive strategies for osteoarthritis. These are very effective, but obviously cannot protect against osteoarthritis completely. One can only do so much in following this advice: injuries are never completely preventable, lifestyle is seldom... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

Dr. Jonathan Krant

(Profile)

Arthritis Specialist

Our Expert | Health Professional

RSS

posted 04/28/2008, comments (0)

Racial Minorities Less Likely To Consider Knee Replacement Surgery Than Whites

A recent presentation at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis addressed the issues of race and ethnicity with respect to osteoarthritis awareness. Several ethnic groups were surveyed about their willingness to undergo joint replacement surgery of the knee. Responses from Caucasians, African Americans and Hispanic patients were markedly... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

Dr. Borigini

(Profile)

Our Expert | Living With It

RSS

posted 12/11/2007, comments (0)

Beyond Osteoarthritis: Looking Toward A Future Without Knee Pain

Osteoarthritis (OA) is by far the most common joint disorder in the United States and throughout the world. It is a leading cause of pain and disability in the elderly, mostly because of its predilection for the weight-bearing joints. And so today I will talk about osteoarthritis in an important weight-bearing joint: the knee. ... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

Katherine Curtis

(Profile)

Interested

RSS

posted 11/15/2007, comments (0)

New Research Links Vitamin D Deficiency With Greater Osteoarthritis Knee Pain

Vitamin D has been in the news a lot lately. Dr. Davis, our heart disease site expert, has been discussing vitamin D's role in heart disease and seasonal increases in blood pressure levels. Now, new research presented a the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting shows that low vitamin D levels may cause greater knee pain... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message