Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Children of moms with RA have higher risk of RA, too
These children also had a higher risk of thyroid disease and epilepsy.
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Gap in osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment stirs concern
A decline in the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis has experts worried about a new epidemic of fractures. Fracture liaison services and...
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Healthy youth sports participation excludes early specialization
CHICAGO – Early specialization has more risks than benefits.
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Analysis: Gabapentinoids aren’t the answer to back pain
There’s little evidence that pregabalin and gabapentin are effective for chronic lower back pain, but they do carry risks of side effects.
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How to rule out secondary causes of osteoporosis
ESTES PARK, COLO. – Is a patient’s osteoporosis secondary to another condition? Figure it out with an “incredibly cost effective” lab workup.
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ATV use by children still leads to significant trauma center admittance
Running off the road or not, all-terrain vehicles aren’t for kids.
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Anabolic agents for osteoporosis have limited role so far
Parathyroid hormone and parathyroid hormone-related protein analogs show promise for osteoporosis, but, for now, they’re reserved for the most...
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VIDEO: Childhood second-hand smoke boosts RA incidence
Childhood second-hand smoke exposure correlated to RA as in active smokers.
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Comorbidities emerge in adulthood for many patients with JIA
More than half of these patients have at least one comorbidity.
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Experts bust common sports medicine myths
SAN DIEGO – Is it okay for pregnant women to attend CrossFit classes? Are patients who run for fun at increased risk for osteoarthritis? Does...
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Muscle-related AEs reported in statin trial suggest ‘nocebo’ effect
Patients taking placebo reported more muscle-related adverse events during the blinded phase of the ASCOT-LLA trial than in the nonblinded portion...