09/03/2009 | Middle-aged men who increase their physical activity level prolong their life, but it may take 5 to 10 years before an effect is seen.
27/01/2009 |
The exact location of corticosteroid injection in the treatment of rotator cuff disease is not important, results of a new study suggest.
07/09/2008 |
Although gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis in men it remains poorly managed by both primary care physicians and rheumatologists, according to a recent editorial.
Source: Edwards, L. Arthritis & Rheumatism 2008; 58: 2587-2590.
31/07/2008 |
A recent systematic review by Australian researchers concludes that custom-fit insoles can ease foot pain caused by conditions including rheumatoid arthritis.
Source: Hawke, F. et al. 2008, Cochrane Library, Online First. Volume and Edition to be announced.
20/04/2008 |
A clinical review in the BMJ looks at the diagnosis and management of polymyalgia rheumatica.
Source: Miceht, C. British Medical Journal 2008; 336:765-769.
10/03/2008 |
Tendonitis, and even tendon rupture, may be a side effect of statin use, new findings indicate.Source: Marie, I. Arthritis Care and Research 2007;59:367-372.
30/11/2007 |
Intensive keyboard use appears to protect against carpal tunnel syndrome, contradicting the popular view that it is a risk factor for wrist problems.
Source: Atroshi, I. et al. Arthritis and Rheumatism 2007; 56: 3620-3625.
05/10/2007 |
Acupuncture, either real or sham, is almost twice as effective as conventional therapy in treating chronic lower back pain, a recent study has found.
Source: Haake, M. et al. Archives of Internal Medicine 2007; 167: 1892-1898.
27/09/2007 |
The European League Against Rheumatism has published its first guidelines for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome.
Source: Carville, S. et al. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 2007, published online.
05/09/2007 |
A study suggesting gout is an independent risk factor for CVD has prompted experts to advise GPs to assess all patients with gout for cardiovascular risk factors.