Research Summaries

Screening
Screening
05/03/2018
The authors of a recent study investigated the benefits of osteoporosis screening in men of various ages with and without risk factors for fractures. Findings were presented at the American Geriatrics...
05/03/2018
Diet
Diet
04/23/2018
The authors of a recent literature review examined evidence from 68 studies regarding the effects of overweight, obesity, and nutrition on the risk for and progression of osteoarthritis.
04/23/2018
Management
Management
12/18/2017
While osteoporosis is a common condition, there are large treatment gaps and too few specialists to treat patients in rural and underserved communities. In a recent study, researchers assessed the efficacy...
12/18/2017
osteoarthritis
osteoarthritis
11/28/2017
Steroid and anesthetic injections are common treatments for patients with pain and inflammation in their joints. However, whether these treatments are associated with bone death and collapse warrants...
11/28/2017
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
11/17/2017
In a recent study, researchers evaluated the effects of gastrointestinal events from medication use on the likelihood of therapy adherence among women with osteoporosis.
11/17/2017
Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
11/10/2017
In a large randomized trial, researchers investigated the efficacy of a human IgG1κ monoclonal antibody at improving symptoms and slowing disease progression among patients with psoriatic arthritis.
11/10/2017
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
11/09/2017
The United States Preventive Services Task Force has drafted new guidelines on screening for osteoporosis.
11/09/2017
Arthritis
Arthritis
11/07/2017
Previous studies have suggested that a drug indicated for treating rheumatoid arthritis may increase the risk for blood clots. In a new study, researchers assessed this risk further.
11/07/2017
Arthritis
Arthritis
11/07/2017
Previous studies have suggested that a drug indicated for treating rheumatoid arthritis may increase the risk for blood clots. In a new study, researchers assessed this risk further.
11/07/2017
Arthritis
Arthritis
11/07/2017
Previous studies have suggested that a drug indicated for treating rheumatoid arthritis may increase the risk for blood clots. In a new study, researchers assessed this risk further.
11/07/2017