Arthritis Archives - Clinical Pain Advisor

NSAIDs Play a Substantial Mediating Role in the OA-CVD Relationship

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August 27, 2019

Investigators examined the relationship between nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and the risk for cardiovascular disease among patients with osteoarthritis.

Rheumatology

Factors Associated With Opioid Use Before Total Hip, Knee Replacement Surgery

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Amit Akirov, MD

July 17, 2019

Preoperative opioid use was reported in approximately 60% of patients undergoing total knee or hip replacement.

Rheumatology

Ultrasound Findings Predict Arthritis Development Among ACPA+ Individuals With Pain

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Clinical Pain Advisor Contributing Writer

June 18, 2019

Investigators sought to determine the efficacy of ultrasound to forecast the development of arthritis among patients with anti-citrullinated protein antibodies with musculoskeletal pain.

Chronic Pain

How Does Sleep Quality Affect Pain and Fatigue in Older Adults With Osteoarthritis?

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Tyler Rice

June 11, 2019

Poor sleep quality was linked to increased pain and fatigue in older adults with symptomatic osteoarthritis.

More strict control of blood glucose levels can, in some cases, prevent or delay the progression of DPN and may help improve symptoms. Generally, patients with diabetes who are aged 59 and younger and who have no other medical conditions should have a target blood glucose level between 80-120 mg/dL; patients aged 60 and older, or those with other medical conditions, should have a target blood glucose level between 100-140 mg/dL. Patients should be advised to maintain a regimen of physical activity and a healthy diet plan to help reach or maintain a healthy weight. Those who smoke should receive smoking cessation support, and patients should be encouraged to avoid alcohol or drink it in moderation.

Rheumatology

State Data Support Participation in Arthritis-Appropriate Physical Activity Programs

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Clinical Pain Advisor Contributing Writer

June 3, 2019

Participation of individuals with arthritis in self-management education and evidence-based physical activity may effectively contribute to alleviating pain, increasing functioning and physical activity, and improving quality of life and mood.

Fibromyalgia

Comorbid Depression, Arthritis in Fibromyalgia More Common in Women

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Hannah Dellabella

May 28, 2019

Women with fibromyalgia may be more likely to have comorbid depression and arthritis compared with men.

Rheumatology

Decision-Making Tool for Arthritis-Related Knee Pain Treatment Found to Be Useful

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Tyler Rice

May 7, 2019

Minority women with arthritis-related knee pain and their healthcare providers found additional information on medical care costs and the impact treatment might have on quality of life and work productivity to be useful.

Rheumatology

Improvements in Pain May Not Be Associated With Reduced Disability in Arthritis

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Hannah Dellabella

April 25, 2019

Improvements in pain in older adults with arthritis may not be associated with improvements in 2 of 3 domains of disability.

Back & Spine Pain

Health-Related Quality of Life in Early Arthritis, Inflammatory Back Pain

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Hannah Dellabella

March 27, 2019

Researchers posit that improvement of health related quality of life should be an objectives of treatment of early arthritis and early inflammatory back pain, but their finding is that disease only explains part of the assessment of quality of life.

Rheumatology

Corticosteroids May Improve Pain and Function in Children With Septic Arthritis

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Ann W. Latner, JD

Caleb Rans

January 8, 2019

Corticosteroids may increase the percentage of patients without pain and the percentage of patients with normal function of the affected joint at 12 months.