HEALTH July 11 Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs could reduce arthritis symptoms in some, experts claim Some people with rheumatoid arthritis who use GLP-1 drugs — such as Wegovy and Ozempic — have reported an improvement in the severity and frequency of their arthritic symptoms. Two doctors weigh in.
Ask a Doctor June 3 Ask a doctor: 'Why are my hands swelling and what should I do about it?' Some patients wonder why their hands are swelling — and what to do about it. In this installment of "Ask a Doctor," two health experts advise when to seek medical attention for swelling or edema.
Health March 12 Rheumatoid arthritis: How to identify the symptoms and seek effective treatment Rheumatoid arthritis is a complex autoimmune disease that affects roughly 1.3 million Americans. It occurs when the immune system attacks healthy cells.
HEALTH August 22, 2023 Be well: 6 tips to preserve your knees as long as possible after an arthritis diagnosis While there is no cure for arthritis, certain treatments can relieve symptoms and slow the condition’s progress. Dr. Nakul Karkare of New York offered six tips for preserving the knees.
HEALTH February 4, 2021 FDA warns Pfizer's arthritis, colitis drug raises risk of heart issues and cancer The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday warned that early results from a safety trial on Pfizer’s arthritis and colitis drug, tofacitinib, revealed an increased risk of heart issues and cancer when compared to another medicine.
Coronavirus October 8, 2020 Rheumatoid arthritis drug cuts coronavirus deaths in clinical trial, Eli Lilly says In the clinical trial patients are given a combination of baricitinib and remdesivir.
PAIN MANAGEMENT June 1, 2017 Older adults might be able to stave off arthritis knee pain with fiber Older people who eat the most fiber are at lower risk of developing knee pain and stiffness due to osteoarthritis (OA), new research shows.
Arthritis May 22, 2017 Cracking, popping joints may foretell arthritis Grating, cracking or popping sounds around joints may predict future arthritis, especially in the knees, according to a recent U.S. study.
MEDICAL RESEARCH April 19, 2017 Opioid use common even after minor surgery The risk that surgery patients will become chronic opioid users may be similar after minor procedures or major operations, a U.S. study suggests.
Alternative Medicine March 23, 2017 Can sugar injections help ease knee joint pain? An alternative medicine approach to joint pain that typically uses injections of sugar or sodium may be worth trying for knee osteoarthritis after traditional approaches fail, a recent review suggests.
