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Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation VOLUME 105, ISSUE 5, P953-962, MAY 2024 Guan-Cheng Zhu, PhD Published: July 16, 2023 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2023.07.001 Highlights • Stretching exercise can mitigate knee osteoarthritis-associated pain. • Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching programs are the most effective stretching exercises for pain relief in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. • Mind-body exercises are […]
— Questions about risks from weight-bearing activities may now be settled by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today April 30, 2024 Researchers have long wondered whether activities that put weight stress on the knees, such as walking, running, or ball games, raise risks for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Now a lengthy prospective study provides […]
April 29, 2024 Adjusted odds ratios of 1.70, 1.40, and 1.30 seen for proton pump inhibitors, H2 receptor antagonists, and generic antacids, respectively FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Use of acid-suppression therapy is associated with higher odds of migraine or severe headache, according to a study published online April 24 in Neurology: Clinical Practice. […]
April 25, 2024 Young patients experienced persistent knee OA symptoms in the six to 12 months following surgery TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Nearly one-quarter of patients show persistent early knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms six to 12 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), according to a study recently published in the Journal of […]
April 24, 2024 Journal of the American College of Cardiology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In a large pooled US cohort involving 27,756 individuals, higher lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) levels were significantly associated with an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events over a mean follow-up period of 21.1 years, especially in those with Lp(a) levels in the highest percentile […]
April 24, 2024 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE An analysis of a large dataset gathered over an average 12.9-year period as part of the Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra Project showed a correlation between greater consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and the risk of development of glaucoma. Patients who reported consuming more than four servings of UPFs (particularly sweets) per […]
By Claire Wolters | Fact-checked by Davi Sherman | Published April 22, 2024 Key Takeaways A doctor is being investigated for manipulating patient records, effectively making some patients ineligible for liver transplants. Historically, reports show that doctors have manipulated transplant waiting lists to both grant and deny patients eligibility. Some manipulation tactics may be related […]
Published April 22, 2024 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events A study conducted at the University of Gothenburg found that with dietary adjustments, more than 7 out of 10 irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients had significantly reduced symptoms, compared with medications. The work is published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology journal. IBS is […]
— And patients can administer it themselves by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today April 22, 2024 Acupressure performed by patients on their own was at least somewhat effective for relieving symptoms of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in a randomized trial from Hong Kong, researchers said. With 314 patients age 50 and up assigned either to […]
April 18, 2024 The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This study found that higher levels of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D were linked with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), particularly for individuals with normal blood sugar levels. The risk of developing T2D decreased with increasing 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations, especially below […]
By Lisa Marie Basile | Fact-checked by Davi Sherman | Published April 16, 2024 Key Takeaways A randomized, controlled trial split participants with obesity into two groups to assess avocados’ impact on diet quality. The first group added one avocado per day to their diet while the second group did not. At 26 weeks, the […]
April 16, 2024 Improvements seen in cognition, cholesterol, blood sugar, and C-reactive protein FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Supplementation with probiotics and vitamin D may have beneficial effects on cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia, according to a study published online April 10 in Neuropsychopharmacology Reports. Aida Mohammadi, from University of Social Welfare and […]
By Alpana Mohta, MD, DNB, FEADV, FIADVL, IFAAD | Fact-checked by Barbara Bekiesz | Published April 16, 2024 Key Takeaways A balanced diet rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, combined with healthy lifestyle habits, is the key to clear, radiant skin. Antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids, and polyphenols have research-backed roles […]
April 15, 2024 Higher periodontal inflamed surface area observed in patients with versus those without a-fib recurrence THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Periodontitis is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online April 10 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Shunsuke Miyauchi, M.D., Ph.D., from Hiroshima University […]
Published April 15, 2024 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has unearthed new findings that may help explain the connection between cancer risk and poor diet, as well as common diseases like diabetes, which arise from poor diet. The insights gained from this study […]
April 12, 2024 BMJ Open TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This matched cohort study evaluated the effects of acupuncture therapy on stroke risk among patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Participants who received acupuncture had significantly lower rates of ischaemic stroke (HR, 0.57) than those who did not. These results remained significant after controlling for risk factors, demographics, and medication […]
— Program emphasizing balance and stability equals strength-directed training by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today April 8, 2024 Neuromuscular exercise was as effective as progressive resistance training (PRT) for helping people with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip improve functional ability and reduce pain, a cluster-randomized trial showed. Patients assigned to neuromuscular exercise, which emphasizes […]
April 04, 2024 Advances in Nutrition TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This network meta-analysis compared the efficacy and acceptability of various dosages of EPA/DHA with those of guideline-recommended or FDA-approved prophylactic pharmacologic interventions for migraine. Compared with other treatments, high-dosage EPA/DHA supplementation was associated with the highest reduction in migraine frequency as well as severity and showed the […]