Arthritis & Rheumatism

New method could help prevent osteoarthritis

A new method is set to help doctors diagnose osteoarthritis at such an early stage that it will be possible to delay the progression of the disease by many years, or maybe even stop it entirely.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Chronic pain may cost U.S. $635 billion a year

(HealthDay)—Americans spend as much as $635 billion each year on the direct and indirect costs associated with chronic pain, according to a new study.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Motor control exercises successful in curbing back pain

(HealthDay)—Motor control exercises (MCE) are better at reducing pain and disability than other treatments for chronic low back pain (LBP), according to a review published in the March 15 issue of Spine.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New device for peripheral nerve stim cuts chronic low back pain

(HealthDay)—A novel method of short-term percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is useful for producing pain relief and reducing medication use among patients with chronic low back pain (LBP), according to a case ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Arthritis, other chronic disease takes toll on work force

(HealthDay)—Among adults with one or more chronic conditions, those with arthritis appear much more likely than those without arthritis to have work disability, according to research published in the June 5 issue of the ...

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