Immune Disorders May Raise Blood Clot Risk in Hospitalized Patients
Those with conditions such as lupus appear more vulnerable, study suggestsContinue Reading
Motivation May Affect Timing on Return to Work With a New Knee
Resumption of activity depends more on the patient than the type of job, study findsContinue Reading
Age Takes Toll on Facial Bones, Study Finds
Wrinkles, sagging skin not the only signs of agingContinue Reading
Health Tip: Try a Self-Management Program for Osteoarthritis
Here’s how it may helpContinue Reading
Driving a Bad Idea for People Wearing a Cast, Brace: Experts
It takes longer to brake when driver’s ankle is immobilized, study findsContinue Reading
Lifetime of Arthritis Has Not Held Back Teen
College student diagnosed at age 3 has tried gymnastics, pole vaulting and moreContinue Reading
Doctor Shortage Adds to Pain of Juvenile Arthritis
Specialists can be hard to find, but new treatment method has shown success, experts sayContinue Reading
New Anti-Clotting Drug May Work Better After Hip Replacement
In clinical trial, apixaban was linked to fewer blood clots than commonly used older drugContinue Reading
Heartburn Drugs May Raise Pneumonia Risk
One of every 200 hospital patients taking acid-suppressing meds will develop pneumonia, study findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Treating Sesamoiditis
Rest, comfortable shoes can help control the painful foot conditionContinue Reading
Patient Literacy Problems Can Hinder Rheumatoid Arthritis Care
Survey found many unfamiliar with common medical terms related to their diseaseContinue Reading
Oxycontin, Other Opioid Painkillers Tied to Higher Health Risks
But other factors may explain link seen in two studies involving Medicare patients, expert saysContinue Reading