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Botox 'better than steroids' for treating plantar fasciitis

18 January 2013

Research suggests that patients with plantar fasciitis should be given Botox injections rather than steroids.

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Mindfulness meditation may ease chronic inflammatory conditions

17 January 2013

Mindfulness techniques may help to relieve symptoms in people with chronic inflammatory conditions, a study has found.

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Initial appointment with chiropractor 'linked with lower likelihood of spinal surgery'

17 January 2013

Seeing a chiropractor rather than a surgeon could reduce the likelihood of surgery for patients who have recently injured their lower back.

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Audit of anaesthesia for hip fracture surgery to be conducted

16 January 2013

An audit of anaesthesia for hip fracture surgery is being conducted this year to inform future best practice.

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Tofacitinib and methotrexate provide 'rapid improvement' in rheumatoid arthritis

16 January 2013

Tofacitinib could provide an effective treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis patients who do not respond to anti-TNF therapy, trial results show.

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Supplements and cow's milk 'play biggest role in determining vitamin D levels'

16 January 2013

A study suggests that a daily vitamin D supplement and two glasses of cow's milk are important for maintaining good levels of vitamin D in a child's body.

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New 'hydrogel' shows promise for cartilage repair in proof-of-concept trial

16 January 2013

A new 'hydrogel' could transform the treatment of damaged cartilage, US scientists believe.

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Weight loss linked to improved pain and function in knee osteoarthritis patients

14 January 2013

The greater the degree of weight loss in overweight people with knee osteoarthritis, the more significant their improvement in symptoms, scientists have found.

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Targeted resistance training 'helps chronic low back pain'

14 January 2013

Resistance training that targets the lower back may benefit patients with chronic back pain.

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Tocilizumab and canakinumab show promise in systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis

11 January 2013

Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis could benefit from using the biologic therapies tocilizumab and canakinumab.

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