Diabetes Negatively Affects Pain Severity and Mental Status in Osteoarthritis
Patients with osteoarthritis and diabetes experience greater knee pain and worse physical and mental status compared with patients without diabetes.
Osteoarthritis
FDA to Review Tanezumab for Treatment of Moderate to Severe Osteoarthritis Pain
The FDA has accepted for review the Biologics License Application for tanezumab 2.5mg administered subcutaneously for moderate to severe osteoarthritis pain.
Naproxen and Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Tablets Now Available
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced the launch of Naproxen and Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Tablets, the generic equivalent to Vimovo®.
Opioid Prescribing Trends for Osteoarthritis Between 2008 and 2017
Researchers examined the incidence, prevalence and trends for opioid prescriptions in patients with osteoarthritis.
Low Back Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis Associated With Greater Fall Risk
Researchers investigated the relationship between low back pain and falls among patients with knee osteoarthritis in a 12-month period.
2019 ACR/Arthritis Foundation Guidelines for Hand, Hip, and Knee Osteoarthritis Management
The American College of Rheumatology and the Arthritis Foundation developed evidence-based guidelines for the management of hand, hip, and knee osteoarthritis.
Effect of Intra-Articular Treatment on Patient-Reported Outcomes in Knee Osteoarthritis
Yusuf Yazici, MD, discussed the effect of the intra-articular inhibitor treatment, lorecivivint, on patient-reported outcomes in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Knees of Patients Eligible for Surgery Not Being Replaced in Timely Manner
Many patients who are eligible for total knee replacement do not have the procedure within two years.
Updated Guidelines for the Management of Osteoarthritis Released
In addition to a panel of experts, for the first time, the guideline was developed with the help of patients, emphasizing the importance of shared decision-making.
Greater IL-6 Response After Acute Pain Exposure Among Women With Knee Osteoarthritis
Investigators assessed sex differences in interleukin-6 response after exposure to acute pain among patients with knee osteoarthritis who were scheduled for total knee arthroplasty.
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