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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

Gout: Your Big Toe Might Provide Important Health Clues

Aug 21, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

When you picture someone with gout, you may think of an older, overweight man who likes his burgers and Budweiser— and that wouldn’t be inaccurate. Being male and eating a diet that’s high in red meat, seafood, and alcohol— particularly beer—are common risk factors for gout. But gout also can … Read More

Newsbriefs: Lower Risk of AD; Diabetes Risk; Adult Acne; Heart Disease Risk; Arthritis Risk; Lower Blood Pressure

Aug 21, 2020 · Lynn Russo Whylly · Bones & Joints

A Healthy Lifestyle May Lower Risk of AD Living a healthy lifestyle—consisting of not smoking, being moderately to vigorously physically active, drinking only light amounts of alcohol, following the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet, and keeping your brain active in later years—directly lowers Alzheimer’s disease risk, according to … Read More

Considering Knee Replacement? Timing Matters

Jul 17, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

The timing of knee replacement surgery is an important factor in optimizing its benefits. But according to a recent study, many people who would potentially benefit from knee replacement are waiting too long to have the procedure, while others may be having it too soon. The study (Journal of Bone … Read More

Three Steps to Sciatica Prevention

Jun 15, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Bones & Joints

They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and given the prevalence and pain associated with sciatica, prevention may be worth its weight in gold. It’s not always possible to prevent sciatica, and the condition may recur, but these steps can help protect your back and … Read More

Hip Replacement: Surgical Approach Matters

Jun 15, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

Hip replacement surgery has changed the lives of millions of Americans with osteoarthritis: a disease characterized by the wearing away of protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones in a joint. As cartilage degeneration progresses, movement becomes painful and joints also swell and stiffen. Replacing diseased joints with … Read More

Have Nail Conditions Evaluated and Treated by a Dermatologist

Jun 15, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Your fingernails and toenails probably aren’t on the top of your list of health concerns. However, if you neglect your nails when they are unhealthy, you could be setting yourself up for painful complications—or even overlooking signs of serious disease. “Healthy nails are smooth and do not break, chip, or … Read More

Frontline: Drug for Menopause Symptoms; Knee Osteoarthritis; Alcohol Abuse

May 19, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

New Drug for Menopause Symptoms Produces Promising Results Hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms (VSM), including night sweats and flushing, are common among menopausal women, but many women won’t use hormone therapy because it’s been linked with higher risks of breast cancer, stroke, and heart attack. But there may be … Read More

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