Tag Archives: Osteoarthritis

Existing Conditions To Consider Before A Total Hip Replacement

Existing Conditions To Consider Before A Total Hip Replacement

Countless patients, medical experts say, referring to various clinical studies, have been given the opportunity to enjoy life once more after years of pain and discomfort after undergoing hip replacement surgeries. Although the quality of life of a hip recipient may be substantially improved, not just anyone can avail of a hip replacement operation. Before […]

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Is Osteoarthritis Rampant In African-Americans? Read On

Is Osteoarthritis Rampant In African-Americans? Read On

Osteoarthritis (OA) in the knee and in multiple large joints are more dominant in African-Americans than with Caucasians. However, OA in the hands are more likened to progress in Caucasians rather than African-Americans, based on a new study.For this reason, doctors find it hard to recognize when African-American patients have osteoarthritis, according to their research […]

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The End Of Arthritis May Be Through Parasitic Worms, Study Suggests

The End Of Arthritis May Be Through Parasitic Worms, Study Suggests

    Who may have thought that gruesome worms might just be the solution to end arthritis,research shows.Researchers from the University of Glasgow and Strathclyde learned that the substances that are discharged from these worms do contain something that somehow stopped the inflammation, consequently contributing to a healthier condition, and in a way disrupting the development of arthritis […]

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Well-known Supplements Unproductive In Osteoarthritis Management, Research Discloses

Well-known Supplements Unproductive In Osteoarthritis Management, Research Discloses

Two of the most used supplements in osteoarthritis therapy may not be that effective at all, as reported by the British Medical Journal.   These supplements, namely glucosamine and chondroitin are usually taken on its own or mixed with other medications to help fight the pain from osteoarthritis.   The researchers, led by Professor Peter […]

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Hip Replacement Operation May Bring About Stroke In Old-Aged Patients, Researchers Claim

Hip Replacement Operation May Bring About Stroke In Old-Aged Patients, Researchers Claim

Total hip replacement patients are disposed to develop stroke during the first few weeks after the operation, a research in Denmark says. The outcome advises that older people should weigh the advantages of hip replacement compared to the threat of stroke, research says.   Not just stroke but also the complications from hip implant devices […]

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Here’s Six Easy-to-Find Foods To Ward Off Osteoarthritis

Here’s Six Easy-to-Find Foods To Ward Off Osteoarthritis

  Avoiding osteoarthritis through natural means is refreshing, this consists of eating, so it will not be that difficult to add in your everyday life. We are used to seeing these foods, however we do not know the magic it will do to our bodies.According to research, it may improve joint flexibility, mitigate tenderness, and relieve pain […]

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