Bones & Joints Archives

Ask Dr. Etingin: Donating platelets; When to stop therapy; Ankle fusion

Dec 21, 2021 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Bones & Joints

I donate blood several times a year, and my blood bank recently asked me to donate platelets. Is there any difference between a typical blood donation and platelet donation? First, thank you for donating blood. Blood transfusions save millions of lives every year. Platelets are the components in blood that … Read More

Missing Teeth? Consider Replacement Options

Dec 21, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

If you have lost teeth in your older years, you’re not alone. Federal data suggest that people ages 65 and older have an average of about 19 remaining teeth and that one in five older adults have lost all of their teeth. The cosmetic consequences are obvious—but it isn’t just … Read More

Don’t Let Osteoporosis Sneak Up on You

Dec 18, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (National Center for Health Statistics, March 2021) suggest that about 14 million Americans have osteoporosis, a disease that can significantly impact bone strength. Still more (about 48 million) have osteopenia, which renders bones less dense and can be a precursor for … Read More

Taming Osteoarthritis Symptoms May Require Several Strategies

Nov 24, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

If you are one of the millions of women who have osteoarthritis (OA), you know how much this degenerative joint disease can interfere with your life. Although there’s no cure for OA, there are several approaches that can help ease your pain, improve your mobility, and even slow the disease’s … Read More

Frontline: Flu or cold symptoms; Psoriatic arthritis risk; Dementia risk

Nov 24, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Detect a Flu or Cold Before Symptoms Appear A wrist-worn wearable device has been successful in detecting both the flu and common cold in 31 participants (22.6 percent women) inoculated with H1N1 and 18 participants (31.1 percent women) inoculated with rhinovirus, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open … Read More

Surgical Options For Ankle Arthritis

Nov 24, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

Arthritis doesn’t affect just the hips and knees—smaller joints, such as the ankles, also are vulnerable to the condition. Like larger joints, your ankles rely on cartilage—a slippery substance that coats the ends of the bones in a joint—to help them move smoothly. If the cartilage wears away due to … Read More

Gifts That Cushion, Comfort, and Assist

Nov 17, 2021 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Bones & Joints

Everyone can use a helping hand every now and then. And that’s especially true if you have bone and joint pain. The following items can help you inside and outside the home. If you’re looking for useful and caring gifts, consider one of these for yourself and someone on your … Read More

Should YOU Worry About Osteoporosis?

Oct 29, 2021 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, a bone disease that occurs when the body loses calcium from bone faster than it builds new bone, leading to low bone density. This condition increases the risk of a broken bone. Such fractures happen in about half of women and up to … Read More

Optimize Your Calcium Absorption for Stronger Bones

Oct 29, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

To keep your bones strong and reduce your risk of osteoporosis and fractures, it’s essential to consume an adequate amount of calcium. However, it’s also important to consider factors that can inhibit calcium absorption or increase calcium excretion to make sure the calcium you need is actually getting to your … Read More

News Briefs: November 2021

Oct 19, 2021 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

A Slimmer Waist and Lower Blood Pressure with Whole Grains Middle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels over time compared to those who ate less than one-half serving per day, according … Read More

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