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Knee Replacement Patients Thrive, Even 20 Years Later: Study
Researchers say these findings may reassure patients in their late 50s who are considering getting a knee replacement but are hesitant because they worry it will wear out. Read Summary > -
Creatine May Help Women with Knee Osteoarthritis
Creatine is very popular with some athletes who say the supplements enhance their muscle performance, and a new study suggests it may help women with knee OA as well. Read Summary > -
Weight Loss Surgery Reduces Knee Pain: Study
Researchers with the American Orthopaedic Society have found that weight loss surgery can help ease the amount of pain obese people with osteoarthritis of the knee experience. Read Summary > -
FDA Limits Acetaminophen in Prescription Pain Meds
Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have announced that they will lower the maximum amount of acetaminophen permitted in narcotic painkillers such as Percocet and Vicodin. Read Summary > -
Gout Cases on the Rise in United States: Study
Scientists say the increased consumption of coffee and sweetened drinks such as soda is contributing to rising gout rates. Read Summary > -
FDA Approves Cymbalta for Chronic Joint, Muscle Pain
The antidepressant Cymbalta has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Read Summary > -
Many Surgery Patients Feel 'On Their Own'
A health reporter talks to experts about how making patients who've undergone such procedures as knee joint replacement responsible for the bulk of their recovery may be overburdening the patients, and perhaps even putting them at risk. Read Summary > -
Nearly 1 Million Fentanyl Pain Patches Recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and drugmaker Actavis Inc. have announced that about one million fentanyl patches used to treat such chronic pain conditions as arthritis and cancer are being recalled from store and pharmacy shelves. Read Summary >
