Arthritis

Gout

Matthew Brier, MD, MPH October 01, 2009

The various clinical presentations of this painful form of arthritis result from tissue deposition of monosodium urate crystals.

The links between oral and systemic health

By Jeffrey Astroth, DDS, MSPH March 05, 2009

While research into specific cause-and-effect relationships continues, there are still plenty of reasons to encourage patients to take care of their mouth.

FDA approves new extended release painkiller

January 05, 2009

The agency gives the nod to Ryzolt (tramadol HCl extended-release tablets), a once-daily formulation of the analgesic tramadol. Ryzolt is indicated for the management of moderate-to-moderately severe chronic pain in adults who require long-term, around-the-clock pain treatment.

Knee OA guidelines emphasize weight control

By Myra Dembrow December 29, 2008

Losing weight and engaging in low-impact aerobic exercise are at the top of new guidelines for symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee from the American Academy of Orthopedic surgeons.

New pain drug approved

November 24, 2008

The FDA has approved tapentadol immediate-release tablets for the relief of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults 18 years of age or older. Tapentadol is a centrally acting oral analgesic that combines mu-opioid receptor agonism and norepinephrine reuptake inhibition.

Weight gains boost odds for arthritic knees

October 22, 2008

A new CDC study predicts that more than four out of 10 Americans will develop osteoarthritis (OA) in their knees before age 85. Those odds rise with weight gained after adolescence, reaching almost 60% among obese adults.

Osteoarthritis turns out to be much more

CASE AND ANALYSIS BY JACK WAXMAN, MD August 01, 2008

A condition that seemed to be under control flares, with painful complications.

Coincidence or medical

CASE AND ANALYSIS BY ROSA M. MARTINEZ, MD June 07, 2007

One therapy alleviated our patient's allergy and arthritis.

7 steps for treating chronic pain

By Matt Hollon, MD, MPH November 03, 2006

Primary-care physicians are treating more and more patients who suffer from chronic pain. Here we offer an easy-to-follow guide that will help give those patients some relief.