Effects of Aquatic Physiotherapy vs Health Education for Fibromyalgia
Aquatic physiotherapy may not be superior to a health education program in treating women with fibromyalgia.
All articles by Amit Akirov, MD
High Prevalence of Low BMD, Fragility Fractures 10 Years After Bariatric Surgery
More than a quarter of postmenopausal women and men ≥50 years of age were found to have osteoporosis a decade after undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
High Prevalence of Neuropathic-Like Pain in Psoriatic Arthritis
The prevalence of neuropathic-like pain was found to be high in patients with psoriatic arthritis, a condition that may be associated with higher disease activity and fibromyalgia.
Changes in BMD With Teriparatide vs Denosumab After Long-Term Bisphosphonate Use
Researchers used real-world data to compare changes in BMD after switching to teriparatide vs denosumab in patients with prior long-term bisphosphonate treatment.
FRAX Useful for Fracture Risk Assessment in Knee Osteoarthritis
The FRAX calculations showed higher probabilities of major osteoporotic fracture in patients with knee osteoarthritis vs healthy controls.
Varus Thrust Associated With Greater Prevalence, Severity of Low Back Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis
The prevalence and severity of low back pain may be higher in patients with knee osteoarthritis and varus thrust.
Factors Associated With Opioid Use Before Total Hip, Knee Replacement Surgery
Preoperative opioid use was reported in approximately 60% of patients undergoing total knee or hip replacement.
Presence of Fibromyalgia May Indicate More Severe Migraine Phenotype
The presence of fibromyalgia may serve as a clinical sign of a more severe migraine.
Increased Risk for Osteoporotic Fractures in Elderly After Gastrectomy
Fracture risk remained higher decades after surgery in men who underwent gastrectomy compared with patients who never underwent the procedure.
Exposure to Triclosan May Increase Risk for Osteoporosis in Women
This was the first epidemiologic study to assess urinary triclosan concentrations and osteoporosis in women in the United States.
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