Vitamin B3, also called niacin and niacinamide, is an important water-soluble vitamin that can be found in many common foods including certain types of meat and organ meat, tuna fish, seeds, mushrooms, and others. Niacin is a part of the vitamin B complex, along with other B vitamins including Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), and […]
02/05/2015 Beer and wine consumption and risk of knee or hip osteoarthritis: a case control study Stella G Muthuri Arthritis Research & Therapy 2015, 17:23 doi:10.1186/s13075-015-0534-4 Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate the association between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and knee or hip osteoarthritis (OA). Methods We conducted a case–control study […]
JANUARY 23, 2014 BY CHIROTRUST The Potential Viability of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids as an Anti-Inflammatory Agent We are going to deviate from the mechanical discussions of joint pain treatment. Usual topics such as physiotherapy, stretching, manipulation, etc… and instead we’re going to discuss what looks to be aremarkably inexpensive yet potentially valuable tool in […]
ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH Volume 61, Issue 6, 15 June 2009, Pages: 717–724, Amanda Hall, Chris Maher, Jane Latimer and Manuela Ferreira Article first published online : 28 MAY 2009, DOI: 10.1002/art.24515 The results of a new analysis have provided good evidence to suggest that Tai Chi is beneficial for arthritis. Specifically, it was shown to […]
Laird Harrison December 31, 2014 A self-directed exercise program can improve the symptoms of arthritis, a new study shows. After 12 weeks, participants in the First Step to Active Health program showed significant improvements in lower body strength, functional exercise capacity, lower body flexibility, pain, fatigue, stiffness, and arthritis management self-efficacy. “This program adds a more flexible […]
Painful Hands, Hurting Hearts? Symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA) of the hands was associated with an elevated risk for coronary heart disease events, analysis of data from the Framingham Heart Study showed. In a multivariate analysis that adjusted for multiple factors including age, sex, body mass index, lipids, medication use, and smoking, the hazard ratio for coronary […]
Larry Hand November 04, 2014 Misdiagnosis of chronic Lyme disease can cause delays in diagnosis and treatment for the actual conditions, according to a research letter published online November 3 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Christina Nelson, MD, MPH, from the Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Fort Collins, Colorado, write that chronic Lyme disease “is a […]
Published: Sep 8, 2014 By Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Diabetes was strongly associated with hand pain and joint tenderness in patients with erosive hand osteoarthritis (OA), Norwegian researchers reported. In a stratified analysis, pain as measured on the Australian-Canadian (AUSCAN) hand pain scale was associated with diabetes among patients who had one […]
Medscape.com Mohamed K. Bedaiwi, Robert D. Inman Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2014;26(4):410-415. Abstract Purpose of review The gut microbiome plays an integral role in the development and maintenance of the host immune system. Expanding knowledge about this microbial microenvironment has raised the possibility of new treatments based on this knowledge. In this review, we describe the […]
BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014 Aug 23;14:312. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-312. Pain management with acupuncture in osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Manyanga T Abstract BACKGROUND: The utility of acupuncture in managing osteoarthritis symptoms is uncertain. Trial results are conflicting and previous systematic reviews may have overestimated the benefits of acupuncture. METHODS: Two reviewers independently identified randomized […]
Is statin use associated with new joint-related symptoms, physical function and quality of life? The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. Peeters G, et al. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2014 Jun 25. doi: 10.1002/acr.22389. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Objectives Previous studies have suggested that statins may prevent development of osteoarthritis and have anti-inflammatory effects. […]
Yuan XL, et al. Journal Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2014 Jun 10. pii: S1063-4584(14)01102-9. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2014.05.023. [Epub ahead of print] Affiliation Abstract Currently, osteoarthritis (OA) is considered a disease of the entire joint, which is not simply a process of wear and tear but rather abnormal remodelling and joint failure of an organ. The bone-cartilage interface is therefore […]
This study suggested that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric root) may help to reduce inflammation and pain in arthritis patients, thereby, reducing the amount of arthritis medicine they have to take. In this study, they used C3 Complex, 1,500 mg, 3x/day for 6 weeks. May 30, 2014 Curcuminoids, the bioactive components of the spice […]
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 04/08/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article Kelley GA, et al. – Depression is a major public health problem among adults with arthritis and other rheumatic disease. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of previous meta–analyses addressing the effects of exercise (aerobic, strength or both) on depressive symptoms in adults […]
Medscape Medical News Janis C. Kelly April 08, 2014 Regular consumption of milk was associated with slower progression of joint damage in women with osteoarthritis (OA), but regular consumption of cheese was associated with more joint damage, Bing Lu, MD, DrPH, and colleagues report in an article published online April 6 in Arthritis Care & Research. “Dietary factors […]
03.16.2014 by Nancy Walsh Staff Writer, MedPage Today Q: Where are older adults more likely to have painful arthritis, Oregon or Saudi Arabia? A: The prevalence in chilly, wet Oregon in adults ages 65 to 74 is 49%, according to the CDC. The prevalence in hot, dry Saudi Arabia is 61% for that age group, […]
February 6, 2014 The Osteoarthritis Research Society International released new guidelines for non-surgical management of knee osteoarthritis and highlighted biomechanical interventions, exercise and weight management as some of the appropriate treatments for all patients. According to the guideline, published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, thirteen experts and a patient representative considered 29 treatment modalities listed in […]