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Pain in Your Big Toe May Be Gout

May 30, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

When you think about gout, an image of an older man who eats a lot of steaks and burgers and drinks beer might come to mind—but gout is also a woman’s disease. “Although women are less likely than men to suffer from gout, a woman’s chance of developing gout increases … Read More

Q&A: PsA; Sandwiches; Cancer Treatment

May 17, 2017 · Diane Muhlfeld · Bones & Joints

Q. What is psoriatic arthritis, and what makes it different from other types of arthritis? A. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory arthritis; its symptoms mimic other forms of arthritis, so it is often difficult to diagnose. Symptoms include joint pain and stiffness, swollen fingers and toes, changes in nails, … Read More

Newsbriefs: RA Symptoms; RA Progression

May 17, 2017 · Diane Muhlfeld · Bones & Joints

Diet May Impact RA Symptoms. If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) your diet may worsen or lighten your symptoms of RA, report 24 percent of patients with long-term disease, according to a study conducted at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. Patients were given a list of 20 foods and … Read More

RA Treatment: Simpler is Better

May 17, 2017 · Diane Muhlfeld · Bones & Joints

Recent research shows that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are more likely to follow a simple drug therapy program, such as methotrexate (MTX) plus a tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi), than follow a “triple-therapy” regimen of MTX, hydroxychloroquine, and sulfasalazine, according to a recent study published in Arthritis Care & … Read More

Editor’s Note: Dietary Do’s for Strong Bones

May 8, 2017 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

As women age, bone loss and fracture risk accelerate, and we need to take a proactive role in protecting ourselves. One of the best ways to build and maintain bone mass is to consume adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D in our daily meals. Aim for 1,200 milligrams (mg) … Read More

Protect Your Bone Health and Muscle Strength To Reduce Your Risk of Falls and Fractures

May 8, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

One in three women over age 50 suffers a fracture due to osteoporosis, a condition that causes fragile bones, according to a report issued by the International Osteoporosis Foundation in October 2013. Although osteoporosis itself causes no symptoms, it raises the risk of a bone fracture, which can be painful … Read More

Some Medications and Conditions May Inhibit Calcium Absorption

May 5, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

You know that calcium is important for bone health, but you may not be aware that certain medications and medical conditions can affect calcium absorption. So, while getting calcium from dietary sources is optimum, taking calcium supplements may be crucial for women with a calcium deficiency. Corticosteroids, heartburn medications, and … Read More

Frontline: Joint Replacement & Cardio Health; Vaginal Prolapse Results; Low Vitamin D & Fracture Risk

May 2, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Joint replacement linked with better cardiovascular health If you have severe osteoarthritis (OA) in your knee or hip, having the joint replaced may lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke, along with death that can result from these events, by as much as 40 percent. To reach these … Read More

Osteoporosis Screening Guidelines Miss Many Women in the 50-64 Age Range

Apr 28, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is a panel of experts appointed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to review current medical practices and issue recommendations based on their findings. But their recommendations regarding osteoporosis screenings have been a subject of … Read More

Newsbriefs: Gum Bacteria; RA

Apr 21, 2017 · Diane Muhlfeld · Bones & Joints

Gum Bacteria May Lead to RA. Gum disease has long been associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but recently researchers believe they have found the microbe that can generate the production of antibodies in patients with RA. These markers, found in blood samples of 76 percent of RA patents, are anti-citrullinated … Read More

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