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Bio-Printed Cartilage May be Answer for Knee Arthritis

Jan 22, 2021 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Bones & Joints

Just about anything can be generated by a 3D printer—from food, to clothing to shoes and musical instruments. But now, researchers at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) have taken that technology several steps further and have developed a way to recreate a type of cartilage using a special … Read More

Frontline: Atrial fibrillation symptoms; Rheumatoid arthritis; Brain inflammation and dementia

Dec 21, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Atrial Fibrillation Symptoms May Be Eased by Yoga Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is a disorder that causes irregular heart rhythms such as a racing or uneven heartbeat, as well as shortness of breath and fatigue. A-fib symptoms can interfere with your ability to do activities that you need to do, such … Read More

Stay Informed About Your Bone Strength and Fracture Risk

Nov 23, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by loss of bone mass and bone density that results in weak, brittle bones. But many women don’t know they have osteoporosis, since it has no symptoms; often, women find out they have osteoporosis only after they have suffered a bone fracture. A bone fracture … Read More

Mesh Implants for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Require Ongoing Follow-Up

Nov 23, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

It’s estimated that about one in three women will have urinary and/or gynecological problems due to weakening of the pelvic floor muscles. “The vagina is surrounded by the other pelvic organs: The bladder is in front of the vagina, the uterus and intestines are on top of it, and the … Read More

Newbriefs: Shoulder Replacements; Pneumonia Shots; Flu & Acute Cardiovascular Events; Bone Drugs & Atypical Fractures

Nov 19, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

Most Shoulder Replacements Last More Than 10 Years The vast majority of shoulder replacement implants last more than 10 years, according to a large UK study published in the September issue of The Lancet Rheumatology. For the study, researchers examined data on nearly 18,000 people who underwent total, partial, or … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Warm milk before bedtime; Too much calcium

Oct 19, 2020 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Bones & Joints

Q: Can drinking warm milk before bedtime help me sleep? A: Yes, but not for the reason you think. Dairy foods contain an amino acid called tryptophan, which is converted to serotonin in the brain and helps modulate sleep. But milk also contains other amino acids that compete to get … Read More

Shoulder Replacement Can Ease Pain and Improve Joint Function

Oct 19, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

More than 900,000 Americans undergo hip or knee replacement each year, but a growing number are opting to have their shoulders replaced, too. As with replacement of the hip and knee, arthritis is typically the underlying reason for shoulder replacement—however, injuries to the shoulder muscles also may warrant replacing the … Read More

Effectively Treating Knee Pain

Oct 19, 2020 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Bones & Joints

Treating knee pain is most successful when aligned with the cause of the discomfort. For example, inflammation due to soft tissue damage, such as from minor muscle injuries, can be treated at home with the RICE protocol (rest, ice, compression, elevation). The mainstay medications for osteoarthritis (bone-on-bone pain) includes acetaminophen … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Warfarin and the INR score; Arthritis pain and exercise; Lipomas

Sep 22, 2020 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Bones & Joints

My doctor prescribed warfarin for me after a recent stroke, and I’ve been told I will need my “INR score” regularly checked. Can you please explain what an INR score is? “INR” stands for international normalized ratio, which is the time required for your blood to clot. Your INR is … Read More

Ask the Expert: Demntia and Oral Hygiene; Facet Joint Syndrome; Iodized Salt vs. Sea Salt

Sep 21, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

Q: My wife has dementia and I am her main caregiver. I manage reasonably well, but she is becoming increasingly uncooperative when it comes to brushing her teeth. Can you offer any advice for making this easier for both of us? A: Dementia is a progressive disease, and its worsening … Read More

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