osteoarthritis (OA)

Arthritis affects half of U.S. diabetics

Experts say obesity is a possible explanation for the link between the two conditions.
(eFluxMedia) UPDATED 05/09/2008
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Conditions: | diabetes mellitus - 289 Articles | obesity - 158 Articles | osteoarthritis (OA) - 194 Articles
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Some patients report "squeaky" hip replacements

Ceramic hip replacements are allegedly more durable, but some patients say the squeaking noises they emit are interfering with their daily lives.
(The New York Times) UPDATED 05/12/2008
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Conditions: | osteoarthritis (OA) - 194 Articles Treatments: | joint replacement - 11 Articles
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Cane use may slow OA progress

Though OA can affect any joint, it most often strikes the knee because of weight bearing while walking.
(Science Daily) UPDATED 05/09/2008
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Conditions: | osteoarthritis (OA) - 194 Articles
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Voltaren gel effective in new trial

Older patients with OA who used Voltaren gel in a new study had significant pain relief, researchers say.
(Doctor's Guide News) UPDATED 05/07/2008
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Conditions: | osteoarthritis (OA) - 194 Articles Treatments: | Voltaren - 6 Articles
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Cherries may ease arthritis

New research suggests that tart cherries may offer relief to people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
(FOX Business) UPDATED 05/05/2008
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Conditions: | arthritis - 153 Articles | osteoarthritis (OA) - 194 Articles | rheumatoid arthritis (RA) - 228 Articles Treatments: | functional foods - 79 Articles
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Hip, knee replacements on the rise

Experts say the number of hip and knee replacements may skyrocket in the next seven years, an increase that could strain the U.S. health care system.
(WebMD) UPDATED 04/17/2008
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Conditions: | obesity - 158 Articles | osteoarthritis (OA) - 194 Articles Treatments: | joint replacement - 11 Articles
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