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October 03, 2008
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Is Your Doctor Screening for Silent Fractures?
By Pam Flores , Health ExpertIf you've read about osteoporosis, you've undoubtedly heard of vertebral fractures and how... Read more »
Go Ahead and Jump… or At Least Run
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health ExpertMany patients express fear of developing chronic knee pain due to repeated physical exercise, in... Read more »
Health Guide
Osteoarthritis: Introduction
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. Scientists now believe osteoarthritis results from a combination of genetic abnormalities... Read more »Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Risk Factors
...may have a common cause. In some cases, they may simply often coexist because of other risk factors:Osteoarthritis. About 72% of patients with RLS also have osteoarthritis.Varicose veins occur in... Read more »Osteoporosis: Treatment
...Rheumatism. Exercise and weight loss are the two most important lifestyle changes for patients with osteoarthritis.SeleniumPeople who do not get enough selenium in their diet may be at increased... Read more »Osteoarthritis: Symptoms
...sleeping on a bad mattress to the serious afflictions associated with cancer can mirror symptoms of osteoarthritis. Other problems that can cause aches and pains in the joints include physical... Read more »Osteoarthritis: Risk Factors
The prevalence in osteoarthritis increases as people age. In the U.S., about 60% of people over age 65 have some form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis and other arthritic conditions affect... Read more »Images
Take a look at how osteoarthritis can cause "wear and tear" on a joint.... Read more »
Related News
Expert: 'Turf toe' could become arthritis
October 03, 2008A reporter talks to foot and ankle specialist Dr. David S. Levine about a form of degenerative arthritis known as hallux rigidus. This condition... Read summary »
Exercise a Wash for Knee Pain
April 04, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Don't blame your knee pain on exercise. Physical activity neither hurts nor helps when it comes to knee osteoarthritis (OA),... Read summary »
Pain Isn?t Just a Symptom of Arthritis
January 13, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pain is often thought to be a debilitating symptom of osteoarthritis. But new research suggests pain is more than a symptom,... Read summary »
Sticking it to Osteoarthritis
May 05, 2008BALTIMORE (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About one-third of adults over age 50 have osteoarthritis a condition where bones and joints become achy and painful.... Read summary »
Insomnia Therapy Helps Osteoarthritis Patients
August 28, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A new study shows the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for older patients with... Read summary »
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