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Physicians have long held that being overweight significantly increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA). A recent study, however, suggests that obesity by itself does not predictably lead to OA. Some researchers believe that extra weight exerts mechanical force on joints that they weren’t designed to handle, eventually destroying cartilage, while others blame the [...] Researchers at NYU have developed a new scan that may provide that hoped for early osteoarthritis diagnosis. [...] Rose hips (or rosehips) are the bright red fruit of the rosa canina, or wild rose bush. The rosa canina, or Dog Rose, is a scrambling rose species which is native to western Asia, northwest Africa and Europe. It has been used to make syrup, herbal tea and marmalade and is used in dietary [...] Arthritis is the name for a group of conditions that exhibit damage to joints such as knees, hips and fingers. According to the Arthritis Foundation there are over 100 different conditions covered by the term “arthritis”, the most common being osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Depending of the form of arthritis the initial symptoms of [...] According to a recently released study, and maybe common sense and logic, people with arthritis or fibromyalgia frequently have discomfort or problems using computers. This can contribute to work limitations. Nancy A. Baker, of the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, and team performed an analysis of data from 359 participants with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, [...] In a report to be published in the December, 2007 issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism, researchers conclude that meniscal damage is not directly related to knee pain in osteoarthritis (OA). The report, however, says that both tissue damage and pain are related to osteoarthritis. The menisci are the “cushions” against joint cartilage damage in [...] According to research presented at this week’s American College of Rheumatology meeting in Boston, low vitamin D levels resulted in greater knee pain and difficulty in walking in patients with knee osteoarthritis. In this 2 year trial on the benefits of vitamin D supplements on knee osteoarthritis progression, researchers studied 65 women and 25 [...] |
  
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