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Released: 28-Mar-2023 2:20 PM EDT
From the doctor's office to the operating room: Keep up with the latest in healthcare here
Newswise

From septic shock to sticker shock. Keep up with this ever-growing, changing sector. Below are some of the latest stories on healthcare on Newswise.

Released: 20-Mar-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Antibiotic resistance is an increasing problem. Learn all about it in the Drug Resistance channel.
Newswise

Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridioides difficile, Candida auris, Drug-resistant Shigella. These bacteria not only have difficult names to pronounce, but they are also difficult to fight off. These bacteria may infect humans and animals, and the infections they cause are harder to treat than those caused by non-resistant bacteria. Antimicrobial resistance is an urgent global public health threat.

     
Newswise: How active joints in the summer reduce winter pains
Released: 16-Mar-2023 4:10 PM EDT
How active joints in the summer reduce winter pains
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Can your joints predict the weather? Well, actually, maybe, explains a bone specialist at Michigan Medicine.

Newswise: Women with rheumatoid arthritis more likely to achieve remission if they take sex hormones
Released: 16-Mar-2023 12:05 AM EDT
Women with rheumatoid arthritis more likely to achieve remission if they take sex hormones
University of South Australia

A large study of women with rheumatoid arthritis has found that those taking oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) had a greater chance of achieving remission.

Released: 15-Mar-2023 3:45 PM EDT
Don't keep hitting that snooze button! Get the latest research news and expert commentary on sleep here.
Newswise

It's sleep awareness week, according to the National Sleep Foundation. It’s important to understand how sleep deprivation can impact your health. Most people recognize that if they don’t get enough sleep, their mood and memory will suffer the next day.

       
Released: 14-Mar-2023 1:35 PM EDT
New Guideline Introduces Recommendations for Optimal Timing of Elective Hip or Knee Arthroplasty
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The ACR and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) released a summary of its new guideline titled “the Optimal Timing of Elective Hip or Knee Arthroplasty for Patients with Symptomatic Moderate to Severe Osteoarthritis or Osteonecrosis Who Have Failed Nonoperative Therapy.”

Released: 9-Mar-2023 2:55 PM EST
Researchers uncover new cell types involved in osteoarthritis
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A Michigan Medicine study has identified a new potential target for treating osteoarthritis – a debilitating joint disease that affects over 31 million Americans and is a leading cause of disability worldwide.

Released: 7-Mar-2023 3:30 AM EST
Swing into Spring: Shoulder Arthroplasty Patients Can Return to Golf and Racket Sports with Less Pain, Maintain Level of Play
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Two studies presented at the 2023 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting found that patients who had shoulder arthroplasty could return to play golf or racket sports within six months to one year, experiencing significantly decreased pain as well maintained or improved performance.

Released: 7-Mar-2023 3:30 AM EST
New Study Demonstrates that Running Does Not Increase Risk of Arthritis
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Chicago Marathon® participants helped orthopaedic researchers further understand the impact of long-distance running on bone and joint health, specifically knee and hip arthritis in recreational runners.

Newswise: Taking care of your teeth could help prevent chronic joint pain
Released: 6-Mar-2023 1:40 PM EST
Taking care of your teeth could help prevent chronic joint pain
Rice University

Regular visits to the dentist might help keep joint pain at bay, too.

Released: 31-Jan-2023 5:05 PM EST
The latest research news on surgery and transplants
Newswise

Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Surgery and the Transplantation channels on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

Released: 31-Jan-2023 8:00 AM EST
Perguntas e respostas da Mayo Clinic: Como evitar lesões no tornozelo
Mayo Clinic

ESTIMADA MAYO CLINIC: Tenho pouco mais de 50 anos e adoro meu estilo de vida ativo. Recentemente, ouvi relatos sobre o aumento de torções e fraturas no tornozelo, particularmente em uma população mais velha, devido em parte à atividade e ao envelhecimento. Em primeiro lugar, como posso evitar essas lesões?

Released: 31-Jan-2023 8:00 AM EST
Preguntas y respuestas de Mayo Clinic: cómo evitar una lesión en el tobillo
Mayo Clinic

Tengo poco más de 50 años y disfruto de un estilo de vida activo. Hace poco, me enteré de que hay informes sobre un aumento de esguinces y fracturas de tobillo, particularmente entre la población más adulta, debido a una combinación de dos factores: la actividad y la edad. ¿Cómo puedo evitar estas lesiones en primer lugar?

Newswise: People with arthritis 20% less likely to be in work
Released: 30-Jan-2023 1:25 PM EST
People with arthritis 20% less likely to be in work
University of Leeds

The typical person living with arthritis in the UK is 20% less likely to be in work than their equivalent without the condition, new research shows.

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Newswise: Faster knee for better walking
Released: 12-Jan-2023 3:05 PM EST
Faster knee for better walking
Osaka Metropolitan University

Speed or strength, which is more important?” may be a critical question for not only athletes but also knee surgery patients.

Released: 6-Jan-2023 11:15 AM EST
Older knee replacements as good as newer models, study shows
University of East Anglia

Older knee replacement designs are just as effective as newer models – according to new research from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and University of East Anglia.

Released: 22-Dec-2022 9:00 AM EST
Functional outcome measures show faster recovery with 'partial' versus total knee arthroplasty
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

For selected patients with knee osteoarthritis, unicompartmental (or "partial") knee arthroplasty (UKA) shortens the recovery time for two key measures of physical function, as compared with total knee arthroplasty (TKA), reports a randomized trial in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 21-Dec-2022 3:55 PM EST
New drug offers hope for people with hand osteoarthritis
University of Oxford

Tonia Vincent, Professor of Musculoskeletal Biology & Honorary Rheumatologist at Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), said: ‘Hand osteoarthritis is a common and debilitating medical condition that affects mainly women, especially around the time of the menopause.

Released: 21-Dec-2022 10:00 AM EST
2022 Specialty Match Day Results Show Strong Appeal of Adult Rheumatology and Need to Increase Interest in Pediatric
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The ACR welcomes an impressive pool of applicants to the field of rheumatology. 75% of candidates interested in adult rheumatology and 96% of applicants interested in pediatric rheumatology were matched to fellowship programs for the 2023 National Residents Matching Program appointment year.

Newswise: New Look at an Ancient Disease: Study Finds Novel Treatment Targets for Gout
Released: 13-Dec-2022 11:30 AM EST
New Look at an Ancient Disease: Study Finds Novel Treatment Targets for Gout
University of California San Diego

UC San Diego scientists identify a new molecular model and potential therapeutic target for gout, the most common form of inflammatory arthritis.

Newswise: After Years of Ankle Pain and Limited Mobility, Life-Changing Surgery at HSS
Released: 6-Dec-2022 6:25 PM EST
After Years of Ankle Pain and Limited Mobility, Life-Changing Surgery at HSS
Hospital for Special Surgery

Vast improvements in ankle replacement implants, technology and surgical techniques have made ankle replacement surgery a viable option for many patients suffering from severe arthritis. A Long Island woman says the surgery gave her a new lease on life.

Released: 5-Dec-2022 7:05 PM EST
Trial compares therapies for reducing cardiovascular risk among people with rheumatoid arthritis
Brigham and Women’s Hospital

People with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease, with studies indicating an approximate 50 percent increase in risk of CV events such as heart attack and stroke.

Released: 23-Nov-2022 5:20 PM EST
Quarter of former Olympians suffer from osteoarthritis, study says
University of Edinburgh

One in four retired Olympians reported a diagnosis of osteoarthritis, the form of arthritis that causes changes in the joint and can lead to discomfort, pain and disability, the research found.

Newswise: Genes to Potentially Diagnose Long-Term Lyme Disease Identified
14-Nov-2022 3:00 PM EST
Genes to Potentially Diagnose Long-Term Lyme Disease Identified
Mount Sinai Health System

Researchers at the Icahn Mount Sinai have identified 35 genes that are particularly highly expressed in people with long-term Lyme disease. These genes could potentially be used as biomarkers to diagnose patients with the condition, which is otherwise difficult to diagnose and treat. The findings, published November 15 in the journal Cell Reports Medicine, may also lead to new therapeutic targets. The study is the first to use transcriptomics as a blood test to measure RNA levels in patients with long-term Lyme disease.

14-Nov-2022 9:00 AM EST
Mast Cell Levels May Explain Sex Differences in Osteoarthritis Pain
Hospital for Special Surgery

Investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have discovered that at the time of total knee replacement, women have significantly increased levels of immune cells called mast cells in synovial tissue surrounding the knee joint than men. Their findings, presented today at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, ACR Convergence 2022, may help future research explore why women with knee osteoarthritis report worse pain than men.

11-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
Low-Dose Naltrexone Shows Promise in Treating Pain in Patients with Fibromyalgia, Crohn’s Disease, Low Back Pain, and Other Chronic Conditions
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Naltrexone was originally used to help treat alcohol and opioid abuse. However, at lose doses, naltrexone has been found to help with chronic pain stemming from various conditions including fibromyalgia, Crohn’s disease, diabetic neuropathy, axial low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and complex region pain syndrome.

13-Nov-2022 11:00 AM EST
Study Examines Total Knee Replacement in Patients Under 21
Hospital for Special Surgery

A new study from researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has evaluated trends in the use of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients under 21 in the United States. The study was reported at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2022 meeting.

13-Nov-2022 9:00 AM EST
Study Finds Chronic-Pain Management, Falls and Limited Access to Care Are Critical Issues Among Medically Underserved
Hospital for Special Surgery

To improve the health of a community, the first step is to identify its most pressing needs. To that end, in 2022 Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) implemented a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to assess musculoskeletal health needs, identify health disparities and support the development of initiatives to address unmet needs.

Released: 12-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
HSS Rheumatologists, Social Worker Honored by American College of Rheumatology
Hospital for Special Surgery

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) have honored two rheumatologists and a social worker at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) with prestigious awards. Each year, the ACR and ARP recognize members who have made outstanding contributions to the field of rheumatology. The ceremony took place at the ACR Convergence meeting in Philadelphia on November 12.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 12:55 PM EST
Higher-Dose Pneumococcal Vaccines Improve Immune Response in ANCA-associated Vasculitis Patients Receiving Rituximab
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, showed that a higher dose of pneumococcal vaccine safely and effectively improved antibody response in patients receiving rituximab for ANCA-associated vasculitis.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 12:50 PM EST
Study Finds Most Fetal Congenital Heart Block Screening Fails to Meet Guidelines
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, found that most echocardiography screening for fetal congenital heart block in anti-Ro- and anti-La-positive pregnancies did not follow recommended guidelines in one academic medical center.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 12:45 PM EST
Study Finds Spine Disease Is More Common in Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis than Previously Thought
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, shows that spine disease, once considered a rarity in chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, affects as many as 10-35% of patients and is asymptomatic in one-third.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 12:45 PM EST
Study Finds Holding Methotrexate for One Week after Flu Vaccine May Be as Effective as a Two-Week Hold
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, showed that discontinuing methotrexate for 1 week after seasonal influenza vaccination provided the same seroprotection as a 2 week discontinuation period in patients with RA.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 12:45 PM EST
Study Finds Combination Therapy Does Little to Slow Spine Damage in Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, showed that combining a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and TNF inhibitor did not significantly slow radiographic spinal progression in radiographic axial spondyloarthritis patients.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 12:40 PM EST
Study Finds No Increased Cancer Risk in Rheumatology Patients with History of Malignancy Taking DMARDS and TNF Inhibitors
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the organization's annual meeting, found no significant difference in cancer risk in patients with rheumatic disease & a history of malignancy taking biologic or targeted synthetic DMARDs compared to those treated with TNF inhibitors.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 12:30 PM EST
Study Finds Opioids Double Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, found that adult RA patients starting opioids had twice the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared to patients starting nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Released: 8-Nov-2022 12:15 PM EST
Primary Care Provider Training Program Improves RA Care on Navajo Nation
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, described a novel program that offers rheumatoid arthritis (RA) training to primary care providers in the Navajo Nation, the largest American Indian reservation in the United States.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 11:55 AM EST
Study Finds More Polyarticular JIA Patients Achieve Clinical Remission with Combined Conventional and Biologic DMARDs
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, demonstrated that polyarticular JIA patients were more likely to achieve clinical remission with a combination of conventional and biologic DMARDs compared with other treatment plans.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 11:55 AM EST
Study Finds NSAID Use and Age May Delay Conception in Spondyloarthritis Patients
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, showed that treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and older age were associated with longer time to conception in spondyloarthritis patients.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 11:55 AM EST
New Analysis Finds Belimumab Improves Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus in Patients with or without SLE
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, found that the B-cell inhibitor belimumab significantly improved cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) whether or not patients also had systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus).

Released: 8-Nov-2022 11:50 AM EST
Study Finds Lower Risk of Severe Infection and Hospitalization with Belimumab Compared to Oral Immunosuppressants
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, found that the biologic B-cell inhibitor belimumab was associated with a lower risk of severe infections and hospitalizations compared to nonbiologic immunosuppressants.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 11:35 AM EST
Artificial Intelligence Shows Potential for Accurate Assessment of Nailfold Changes in Systemic Sclerosis Patients
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, showed that the Vision Transformer, an open-source computer vision algorithm, could detect changes in nailfold capillaroscopy images from systemic sclerosis patients.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 11:20 AM EST
Holding Mycophenolate Mofetil for 10 Days or More May Improve COVID-19 Vaccine Response
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, demonstrated that withholding mycophenolate mofetil for 10 days significantly increased antibody response after 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, without a significant increase in flares.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 11:10 AM EST
Preterm Birth More Common in Unvaccinated Pregnant Patients with Rheumatic Disease and COVID-19
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, found a greater number of preterm births in unvaccinated versus fully vaccinated pregnant patients with rheumatic disease and COVID-19.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 11:05 AM EST
Study Finds Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Systemic Scleroderma Unrelated to Disease-Specific Medications
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, found no clear association between immunosuppressive or anti-fibrotic medications and worsening gastrointestinal symptoms in early systemic scleroderma.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 11:05 AM EST
Study Finds AAV Characteristics and Treatments Vary Across Lifespan
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, demonstrated an association between age of diagnosis and clinical characteristics and treatments in Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis patients.

Released: 7-Nov-2022 12:25 PM EST
New Guideline Introduces Recommendations for Integrative Approach to RA Treatment
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released a summary of its new guideline for Exercise, Rehabilitation, Diet and Additional Integrative Interventions for Rheumatoid Arthritis. This is the first ACR guideline about an Integrative Approach to RA.

Released: 4-Nov-2022 11:10 AM EDT
One in Five Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Were Undiagnosed During the Pandemic
King's College London

The number of new diagnoses of rheumatoid arthritis fell by 20% in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests.

Newswise: Novel Study Identifies Key Molecular Players in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Released: 24-Oct-2022 5:05 PM EDT
Novel Study Identifies Key Molecular Players in Rheumatoid Arthritis
University of California San Diego

Using a novel systems biology approach, scientists at UC San Diego School of Medicine have further parsed the cellular players and roles involved in rheumatoid arthritis, a complex disease that affects more than one million Americans in ways that have defied development of uniform treatments.



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