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Young athletes who specialise in one sport 'may be at risk of overuse injuries'

22 April 2013

A study suggests that children should avoid specialising in a particular sport before late adolescence to reduce their risk of serious injuries.

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Psoriatic arthritis linked to increased risk of Crohn's disease in women

22 April 2013

Crohn's disease appears to be more common in people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

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Light smoking linked to increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis

22 April 2013

A study suggests that even a few cigarettes a day could greatly increase women's risk of rheumatoid arthritis.

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GP and patient reminders may help prevent fractures

18 April 2013

Sending reminder letters to GPs and fracture patients could help to improve rates of osteoporosis testing.

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High-impact exercise 'may promote cartilage degeneration' in early arthritis

18 April 2013

A new study helps to explain why high-impact exercises such as running or jumping may be harmful for people with early-stage osteoarthritis.

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European 'scorecard' reveals inequalities in osteoporosis care

17 April 2013

Policymakers are being urged to use a new EU scorecard to identify areas of their fracture services that need improving.

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EU spends €37bn a year on fragility fractures

17 April 2013

A major new report has revealed the burden of osteoporosis and fragility fractures in the EU.

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Opioid drugs 'no better than standard care' for people with fibromyalgia

17 April 2013

A study suggests that opioid medications may offer no benefits over standard care for the treatment of fibromyalgia.

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Back pain patients may benefit from chiropractic therapy alongside standard care

16 April 2013

A study suggests that chiropractic therapy may help to reduce back pain and improve physical function to a greater extent than standard medical care alone.

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Gene variant that promotes back pain in women 'may suppress pain in men'

15 April 2013

The same gene variant may promote chronic pain in women, while suppressing pain in men, Norwegian scientists believe.

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