November 20, 2024

CPPD Disease: More Common Than Previously Thought

In a paradigm shift for treating acute CPPD crystal arthritis, the 2023 COLCHICORT trial showed prednisone matched colchicine's efficacy with better tolerability in older patients, challenging long-held treatment assumptions.

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November 20, 2024

CPPD Disease: More Common Than Previously Thought

In a paradigm shift for treating acute CPPD crystal arthritis, the 2023 COLCHICORT trial showed prednisone matched colchicine's efficacy with better tolerability in older patients, challenging long-held treatment assumptions.

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November 19, 2024

Spinal Cord Stimulation Effective for Chronic Pain

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November 13, 2024

Study Questions Universal Neutral TKA Alignment

While total knee arthroplasty traditionally aims for neutral mechanical alignment, researchers found that maintaining a patient's natural preoperative alignment was associated with significantly better patient-reported outcomes, with scores improving by approximately 10% when natural alignment was preserved.

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November 04, 2024

Study: Yoga Eases Pain, Reduces Meds

A recent trial reveals how a virtual yoga intervention led to reduced pain medication use and improved back function in adults with chronic low back pain.

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October 31, 2024

Semaglutide Shows Dual Benefit in Knee OA

In this 68-week trial, semaglutide not only achieved 13.7% weight reduction but also decreased NSAID use and improved walking distance by 42.6 meters compared to placebo in patients with knee osteoarthritis, suggesting potential benefits beyond weight loss.

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October 29, 2024

Study: Parent Physicians Face $2M Pay Gap

Parent physicians face stark earning divides: mothers' pay drops with each child while fathers see raises, creating $2M career gap.

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October 29, 2024

New RA Framework Challenges Maximum Suppression Goal

While biological therapies for RA show similar efficacy rates (~60% ACR20, ~40% ACR50, ~20% ACR70), researchers highlight safety profiles as a critical factor in guiding rheumatoid arthritis treatment selection.

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October 25, 2024

Magnetic Therapy May Ease Knee OA Pain

A recent study reveals significant improvements in knee muscle strength and pain reduction for end-stage knee osteoarthritis patients through a unique combination therapy.

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