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Osteosarcoma Symptoms May Point to a Rare Type of Cancer

Jul 20, 2018 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

What is osteosarcoma? It’s a cancer of the bones—one of the few cancers, in fact, that actually starts in the bones, as opposed to spreading (metastasizing) to the bones from elsewhere in the body. Once osteosarcoma develops, it can spread to nearby muscles. Osteosarcoma, also known as bone sarcoma, can … Read More

What Is Bone Marrow? We Dig In on This Efficient Producer of Stem Cells

Jul 10, 2018 · Jim Brown, PhD · Bones & Joints

What is bone marrow? It's an efficient, blood cell-producing factory inside our bones. It has been described as soft, fatty, spongy, and gelatin-like. It’s heavy—about 5.7 pounds. Some bone marrow is red, some is yellow, and all of it is busy. Our bone marrow produces stem cells that mature into … Read More

What Is Gout?

Jul 2, 2018 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Bones & Joints

Gout, a form of arthritis, occurs when uric acid crystals are deposited in the joints. Uric acid forms when the body metabolizes substances called purines, which are found in a variety of foods. In further answering the question "What is gout?" we should describe the impact food can have. Gout … Read More

Ozone Therapy – Find a Doctor for Back Pain, Sciatica, Joint Damage and Much More

Jun 18, 2018 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Could Pamela Anderson and Sharon Stone be ahead of their time when it comes to beauty treatment for looking younger, longer? According to reports, both stars have used ozone therapy, a century old medical therapy, for just such purposes. Although the therapy as both a medical and beauty treatment is … Read More

Knee Joint Pain Solutions, from Strengthening Exercises to Surgery to Alternative Treatments

Jun 7, 2018 · Jim Brown, PhD · Bones & Joints

Exercise is universally recommended for aching knees and knee joint pain. If there's any doubt, however, ask your doctor before beginning a knee pain exercise program. The idea is to first allow time for pain, inflammation, and swelling to subside, and then to strengthen the muscles that support the knee … Read More

Knee Pain Remedies: Start with Classic “RICE” Advice

Jun 6, 2018 · Jim Brown, PhD · Bones & Joints

Assuming that your knee pain problem is not due to an acute injury—a broken bone or a life-threatening infection, for example—the first rule among knee pain remedies is to rest. Stop doing whatever it is that's causing the pain. This advice is especially true in cases of osteoarthritis (OA) as … Read More

What Is Chiropractic Treatment, and How Is It Different from Conventional Medicine?

May 30, 2018 · Jim Brown, PhD · Bones & Joints

Chiropractic treatment, which has been used by millions of Americans, can be classified as mainstream or complementary, depending on who is making the choice. Chiropractic physicians are considered to be established members of the mainstream medical team. They treat problems involving the muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, cartilage, and nervous system. … Read More

Arthritis Gloves: Can They Reduce Pain, Swelling, or Stiffness?

May 24, 2018 · Jim Brown, PhD · Bones & Joints

The evidence is far from compelling, but a product called arthritis gloves may reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling in the hands caused by rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. There are several varieties of arthritis gloves, each designed to address different arthritis symptoms. Thermal gloves increase circulation and keep the hands warm. Compression … Read More

How to Make Bones Strong: What You Can Do

May 17, 2018 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

About 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and 44 million people who have low bone density are at risk for the condition, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Osteoporosis can have serious ramifications, since it results in poor bone quality that increases the risk for fractures. Therefore, it's important to know … Read More

Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms: How to Relieve the Pain

May 10, 2018 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Bones & Joints

Old sports injuries. Repetitive stress. Swollen joints from "rheumatism." Whatever the osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis symptoms you may be experiencing, the next strategy is to come up with ways to beat it. Options for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) treatment range from prescribed medications to simple over-the-counter pain relievers … Read More

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