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Steroid injections can lead to worse outcomes for spinal stenosis patients

25 February 2013

The effectiveness of steroid injections for patients with spinal stenosis has been called into question.

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Heavy backpacks linked to nerve damage and loss of finger movement

22 February 2013

Too much stress on the shoulders can damage nerves responsible for finger dexterity.

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Omega-3 and aspirin combine effectively against inflammation

22 February 2013

New research shows how aspirin and omega-3 combine to fight inflammation.

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Evidence suggests fibromyalgia is a spectrum disorder

21 February 2013

A new report has put forward evidence suggesting fibromyalgia could be viewed as a spectrum disorder.

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Hip implant failure rates higher in women

21 February 2013

New research suggests hip implant failure rates are more likely among women than men in the US.

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Spinal cord stimulation promises reduction in back pain

21 February 2013

The high-frequency therapy promises to reduce back pain more effectively than standard treatments.

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Self-rated health measure 'predicts mental and social health outcomes in knee osteoarthritis'

18 February 2013

Research suggests that a self-rated health measure is predictive of future health status among people with osteoarthritis of the knee.

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Platelet-rich plasma 'improves pain and function' in knee osteoarthritis

15 February 2013

PRP could be an effective new treatment for osteoarthritis, a small study suggests.

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Two common chemicals may increase risk of osteoarthritis

15 February 2013

The household chemicals PFOA and PFOS appear to be associated with an increased risk of osteoarthritis in women.

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Women with high calcium intake 'face two-fold increase in risk of cardiovascular death'

15 February 2013

High-dose calcium supplements may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular death in women.

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