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Arthritis patients unaware of treatment goals: league

Arthritis patients unaware of treatment goals: league

Up to 90 percent of people with rheumatoid arthritis do not know their treatment goals, the Taiwan League Against Rheumatism said on Friday as it launched a simplified one-minute scale for patients to assess their condition and manage their treatment goals.

News story posted on 2021-11-15T16:00:00.0000000Z

And then there were 2: Full-time athletic trainers provide robust services for SHS

And then there were 2: Full-time athletic trainers provide robust services for SHS

The Scarsdale High School athletic training program is officially robust. After more than two decades of contracting part-time certified athletic trainers through New York Orthopedics, Scarsdale’s Director of Physical Education,

News story posted on 2021-11-14T21:00:00.0000000Z

Diabetes if left unchecked can cause severe joint and nerve damage, warn doctors

Diabetes if left unchecked can cause severe joint and nerve damage, warn doctors

Diabetes has been associated with numerous health risks including cardiovascular and musculoskeletal disease in addition to enhancing the severity of ..

News story posted on 2021-11-14T10:24:00.0000000Z

Facts About Health Insurance Plans for Knee Replacement Surgeries

Facts About Health Insurance Plans for Knee Replacement Surgeries

Pain in the muscles, joints, and especially knees is a common complaint of most elderly people. After all, the knee starts getting weaker as age progresses and keeps making it difficult to continue with your daily activities.

News story posted on 2021-11-10T05:55:00.0000000Z

Firefighter with bone cancer finds donor

Firefighter with bone cancer finds donor

Hodgkin’s lymphoma, his fellow firefighters answered the call in an attempt to find him a donor. Brian found his match — a donor he doesn’t know — and hopes to meet them someday.

News story posted on 2021-11-09T00:45:00.0000000Z

The small snack that can ease arthritis symptoms – but ‘more is not always better’

The small snack that can ease arthritis symptoms – but ‘more is not always better’

ARTHRITIS can come with a list of painful symptoms, including swollen joints. According to experts, incorporating certain foods into your diet can ease inflammation, but you should be mindful of your portions.

News story posted on 2021-11-07T18:46:00.0000000Z

American Joint Replacement Registry Releases 2021 Annual Report, Showing Increase in Number of Hip and Knee Procedures Despite Pause Due to COVID-19

American Joint Replacement Registry Releases 2021 Annual Report, Showing Increase in Number of Hip and Knee Procedures Despite Pause Due to COVID-19

The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), the cornerstone of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Registry Program, released its 2021 Annual Report on hip and knee arthroplasty procedural trends,

News story posted on 2021-11-12T14:11:00.0000000Z

Arthritis: How cold weather affects joint pain – and what to do about it

Arthritis: How cold weather affects joint pain – and what to do about it

Some people with arthritis might find that the drop in temperature leads to an increase in stiffness and joint pain. When the weather reaches bitingly cold temperatures, there are steps you can take to keep your joints happy. For the 10 million people in …

News story posted on 2021-11-07T07:48:00.0000000Z

With Michelle Zawadzki, TJO Has 1st Female-Majority Board in Ortho

With Michelle Zawadzki, TJO Has 1st Female-Majority Board in Ortho

(TJO), a Salt Lake City, Utah-based orthopedic medical device company focused on hip and knee implants, has added Michelle Zawadzki to its board of directors. Prior to joining the TJO board of directors,

News story posted on 2021-11-11T17:23:00.0000000Z

Joint pain seminars are scheduled

Joint pain seminars are scheduled

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center is hosting a free On Demand online seminar in November entitled, “Joint Pain Treatment Options.” The seminar is scheduled for Nov. 12 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

News story posted on 2021-11-10T17:30:00.0000000Z