Search results for "Osteoarthritis"
Semaglutide-induced weight loss reduced knee osteoarthritis pain, industry trial finds
In patients with obesity and osteoarthritis randomly assigned to semaglutide or placebo, those in the former group had a significantly greater mean decrease in body weight and pain over 68 weeks, although trial withdrawal due to adverse events was also higher in those taking semaglutide.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/11/05/2.htm
5 Nov 2024
Osteoarthritis can ease with easy changes
An optimal regimen starting with nonpharmacologic measures can help patients achieve notable relief.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/osteoarthritis-can-ease-with-easy-changes.htm
1 May 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Treatment for chronic knee pain
A 72-year-old man is evaluated for chronic right knee pain with morning stiffness lasting 15 minutes. He is experiencing increased difficulty walking because of knee pain. Following a physical exam and prescription for topical diclofenac, what is the most appropriate additional treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/15/3.htm
15 Oct 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Worsening chronic shoulder pain
An 85-year-old woman is evaluated for worsening chronic right shoulder pain of 1 year's duration. The pain is more severe with use. She has no history of trauma to the shoulder. Following a physical exam, tests, and a radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/07/mksap-quiz-worsening-chronic-shoulder-pain.htm
1 Jul 2024
Intra-articular steroid injections not warranted for knee osteoarthritis, study suggests
Cartilage volume loss was significantly greater in the triamcinolone group than in the placebo group, and there was no significant difference in pain between groups.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/23/4.htm
23 May 2017
Online yoga program improved physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis
A 12-week unsupervised, home-based online yoga program improved physical function but not knee pain during walking compared with online education about osteoarthritis, an Australian randomized trial found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/09/20/1.htm
20 Sep 2022
4 steps to managing osteoarthritis pain in the elderly
Weight loss and nutritional counseling should be the first step, while opioids are always and only a last resort.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/osteoarthritis.htm
1 Jul 2016
Total knee replacement cost-effective for end-stage osteoarthritis even in severe obesity
A modeling study analyzed the long-term effects and costs of total knee replacement for patients who were ages 50 years or older and had end-stage knee osteoarthritis and a body mass index of 40 kg/m2 or greater.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/23/4.htm
23 Mar 2021
Early interventions overlooked in OA
Osteoarthritis has been somewhat neglected, according to a recently formed consortium that is advocating for more proactive diagnosis and intervention. Earlier screening and a less reactive approach might head off some of the worst of the difficulties and related treatment costs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/05/osteoarthritis.htm
1 May 2013
Telehealth options show benefit in treating effects of osteoarthritis
Recent randomized trials in patients with osteoarthritis showed that an app-based program was associated with some reduction in reported pain and that cognitive behavioral therapy by phone improved insomnia symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/02/4.htm
2 Mar 2021