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Gene Variant May Predict Arthritis
Researchers at the Thurston Arthritis Research Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have identified genetic factors that may predict a person's chances of developing severe osteoarthritis. Read Summary > -
How to Ease Back Pain at Work
In this slideshow, experts give 12 simple ways people can help reduce their back pain at work. Read Summary > -
FDA Approves New Drug for Gout
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug called Krystexxa to treat serious cases of gout. Read Summary > -
Glucosamine, Chondroitin Don't Work: Study
An analysis of large-scale studies has found that the popular arthritis joint supplements glucosamine and chondroitin do not actually help relieve the signs or symptoms of the condition. Read Summary > -
Type of Pain as Important as Pain Intensity: Study
New research published in the Journal of Pain suggests that the type of pain a patient experiences has as much impact on his or her quality of life as the intensity of the pain. Read Summary > -
Failure-Prone Hip Replacements Recalled
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. is recalling two of its hip replacement products due to higher-than-expected rates of revision surgery due to improper fit of the implant. Read Summary > -
Arthritis More Likely in Outward-Facing Knees: Study
People who have knees that point outward may have a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis, researchers say. Read Summary > -
Joint Replacements May Aid Weight Loss
In a study of 196 patients who had received a hip or knee replacement, researchers found that nearly 20 percent of these patients had significant weight loss and decreased body mass index after undergoing the joint-replacement procedure. Read Summary >
