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Self-administered acupressure relieves pain in probable knee OA
A randomized controlled trial (RCT) among community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults shows that self-administered acupressure (SAA) can relieve knee pain in probable knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Self-administered acupressure relieves pain in probable knee OA
03 May 2024
Stair climbing difficulty tied to higher death risk in adults with knee OA
The risk of all-cause mortality appears to be elevated in adults with or at high risk for knee osteoarthritis (OR) who have difficulty climbing stairs or who seldom use the stairs.
Stair climbing difficulty tied to higher death risk in adults with knee OA
23 Apr 2024
Lower VTE risk seen in atopic dermatitis vs other inflammatory diseases
Atopic dermatitis (AD) does not seem to induce an increase in the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) when considering underlying risk factors, suggests a study. Moreover, patients with AD show a lower VTE risk than those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Crohn's disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), or ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
Lower VTE risk seen in atopic dermatitis vs other inflammatory diseases
22 Apr 2024
Progressive resistance training not superior to neuromuscular exercise for hip OA
Progressive resistant training (PRT) does not seem to work better than neuromuscular exercise (NEMEX) for easing hip pain and improving functional performance or hip-related quality of life (QoL) in patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA), reports a recent study.