Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis, related disability increased by 130 per cent in menopausal women, finds study
Health | Mar 06, 2025, 08:20 AM ISTA recent study found that osteoarthritis and the resulting disability among menopausal women have increased by over 130 per cent in the last three decades. Read on to know more about the study.
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AI may detect osteoarthritis eight years earlier than X-rays: Research
Health | May 09, 2024, 02:14 PM ISTBlood tests with the help of AI may predict knee osteoarthritis up to 8 years before an X-ray shows changes. This could help identify people at risk and allow for early intervention to slow disease progression.
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What is Osteoarthritis? Know causes, symptoms, treatment and more about this joint disease
Health | May 02, 2024, 05:02 PM ISTExplore the ins and outs of osteoarthritis, from its root causes to effective treatments. Uncover insights into symptoms, management, and proactive measures against this prevalent joint ailment.
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Osteoporosis Risk: Hormones affect bone health, know Prevention Tips
Health | Nov 03, 2023, 05:26 PM ISTUnderstanding the hormonal influences and taking steps to optimize bone health through lifestyle changes and consultation with medical experts is crucial in preventing and managing osteoporosis. Consultation with medical experts and early intervention can greatly reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
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10 myths about Osteoporosis that we need to dispel
Health | Oct 13, 2023, 04:01 PM ISTThere is a lack of awareness regarding osteoporosis due to the myths related to this condition. Here we aim to dispel these myths and improve the quality of life of patients with osteoporosis.
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One billion people globally to have osteoarthritis by 2050, finds Lancet study
Health | Aug 23, 2023, 05:29 PM ISTOsteoarthritis was found to most commonly affect the knees and the hips, which the study projects to also be the most affected by 2050.
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The new chilli extract painkiller can cure knee pain
Lifestyle | Jun 15, 2017, 06:42 PM ISTA synthetic version of a medicine usually extracted from the spicy chilli can relieve knee pain among osteoarthritis patients for up to six months
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Empathy to your spouse is good for their health: Study
Lifestyle | Jun 13, 2017, 04:09 PM ISTThe patients whose partners show empathy are more likely to get healed more quickly than the patients whose spouses or partners act frustrated and irritated over their illness
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Selective removal of old cells can delay onset of osteoarthiritis
Lifestyle | Jun 11, 2017, 04:45 PM ISTSelective removal of old cells that are collected in our joints as we grow old may considerably contribute in delaying the onset of age-related degenerative joint conditions like osteoarthritis.
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Unbelievable! Osteoarthritic woman cured after 'Gold' knee replacement surgery
India | Sep 02, 2016, 01:11 PM ISTA 54-old-woman, who was unable to walk or sit for almost a decade due to osteoarthritis, has been cured at a Pune hospital after undergoing Golden Knee Replacement surgery. Sanjivanee Watane’s problem was in her
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Unbelievable! Osteoarthritic woman cured after 'Gold' knee replacement surgery
India | Sep 02, 2016, 01:11 PM ISTA 54-old-woman, who was unable to walk or sit for almost a decade due to osteoarthritis, has been cured at a Pune hospital after undergoing Golden Knee Replacement surgery. Sanjivanee Watane’s problem was in her
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Excess use of high heels causes osteoarthritis
India | Jul 19, 2015, 08:50 PM ISTNew Delhi: Excess use of high heels both in men and women is fast becoming the cause of osteoarthritis, health experts said here on Sunday.According to health experts, high heels cause unequal weight distribution on the
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Paracetamol useless for lower back pain: Study
Lifestyle | Apr 01, 2015, 11:39 AM ISTSydney: In what could disappoint many who pop paracetamol pills regularly for lower back pain, researchers have found that this common over-the-counter drug is not effective in the treatment of spinal pain and provides negligible