After total knee replacement (TKR) surgery, patients who are morbidly obese have similar pain and…
Month: November 2012
Researchers identify impact of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus on joint replacement surgery outcomes
Two new studies have overturned common beliefs about joint replacement in patients with lupus and…
Hospital-based exercise programs benefit people with osteoarthritis, study finds
A low-cost exercise program run by Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City has…
Expensive arthritis treatment no better than steroid therapy, study finds
A randomized, double-blind clinical trial has revealed that corticosteroids are more effective than the more…
Autoimmune disease linked to pregnancy loss, stroke more often than you’d expect
A new study provides the first estimates of the prevalence of antiphospholipid antibodies in patients…
Statins have potential to treat an autoimmune clotting disorder called antiphospholipid syndrome
New research suggests that statins, traditionally used for cholesterol lowering, could be used in the…
New research: Limiting carbs to dinner-time increases satiety, reduces risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease
An experimental diet with carbohydrates eaten mostly at dinner could benefit people suffering from severe…
Depression risk factor for mortality in rheumatoid arthritis; men most at risk
Depression is higher in men and women with rheumatoid arthritis, and may increase mortality in…
Race and gender: Key factors in lifetime knee osteoarthritis risk; African-American women most at risk
Race and ethnicity, along with gender, are important factors in determining both short-term and lifetime…
Autoantibodies could be a warning sign for cardiovascular disease in people with rheumatoid arthritis
The presence of autoantibodies in the blood may be connected to a higher risk of…