What are the major types of arthritis?
Arthritis strikes millions of Americans, leaving them with aching, inflamed joints that make it hard to move around without pain.
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Musculoskeletal Diseases: News and Research on Gout
MeSH tree: C05.799.414
History of gout tied to risk for BPPV, Meniere disease
A history of gout is associated with an increased risk for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and Meniere disease, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.
Feb 24, 2023
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Q and A: Are energy drinks a healthy option?
My husband has swapped out his regular morning coffee for an energy drink. Are these healthy options for getting his daily dose of caffeine? Do energy drinks have more caffeine than regular coffee? And how much caffeine is ...
Feb 16, 2023
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Evening hot spring soaks lower cases of hypertension in older Japanese adults
Nothing beats a good soak in a hot bath, and when it really hits the spot, you can almost feel your worries and ailments diffusing out into steam.
Dec 21, 2022
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Study highlights need for primary care funding overhaul in New Zealand
A new study shows the disparity of patient need across general practices and backs calls for a complete overhaul of the front-line health care funding system.
Dec 16, 2022
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New look at an ancient disease: Study finds novel treatment targets for gout
Many Americans think of gout as a disease from a bygone era, akin to rickets or scurvy. The condition commonly afflicted the rich and royal, including American historical figures such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.
Dec 13, 2022
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Is metabolic syndrome a modifiable risk factor for gout?
In a study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology that included nearly 1.3 million men aged 20–39 years who participated in three serial health check-ups at two-year intervals, men with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and those ...
Nov 23, 2022
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Gout more prevalent among Black versus white US adults
Gout is more prevalent in adults self-reporting Black versus White race, but these differences are attenuated after full adjustment for all risk factors, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in JAMA Network Open.
Aug 16, 2022
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Gout flare-ups could raise heart disease risk for weeks after
When gout flares up, the joint pain is often excruciating. But that's not the only worry tied to this common inflammatory arthritic condition.
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