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Online yoga program improved physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis

A 12-week unsupervised, home-based online yoga program improved physical function but not knee pain during walking compared with online education about osteoarthritis, an Australian randomized trial found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/09/20/1.htm
20 Sep 2022

Osteoarthritis can ease with easy changes

An optimal regimen starting with nonpharmacologic measures can help patients achieve notable relief.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/osteoarthritis-can-ease-with-easy-changes.htm
1 May 2021

MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of widespread joint, muscle pain

A 37-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of widespread joint and muscle pain, fatigue, poor sleep, and difficulty focusing. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/09/3.htm
9 Jan 2024

Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives

ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/spotlight.htm
1 Sep 2023

Total knee replacement cost-effective for end-stage osteoarthritis even in severe obesity

A modeling study analyzed the long-term effects and costs of total knee replacement for patients who were ages 50 years or older and had end-stage knee osteoarthritis and a body mass index of 40 kg/m2 or greater.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/23/4.htm
23 Mar 2021

Telehealth options show benefit in treating effects of osteoarthritis

Recent randomized trials in patients with osteoarthritis showed that an app-based program was associated with some reduction in reported pain and that cognitive behavioral therapy by phone improved insomnia symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/02/4.htm
2 Mar 2021

Early interventions overlooked in OA

Osteoarthritis has been somewhat neglected, according to a recently formed consortium that is advocating for more proactive diagnosis and intervention. Earlier screening and a less reactive approach might head off some of the worst of the difficulties and related treatment costs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/05/osteoarthritis.htm
1 May 2013

Long-term weight loss of at least 20% helps improve outcomes in overweight, obese patients with knee osteoarthritis

Overweight and obese adults with pain and radiographically confirmed knee osteoarthritis who had participated in the Intensive Diet and Exercise for Arthritis study were characterized according to their weight loss over 18 months: less than 5%, at least 5%, at least 10%, and at least 20%.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/06/26/4.htm
26 Jun 2018

Balancing benefits and harms of pain meds in older adults

Pain guidelines issued by medical societies call for nondrug therapies and exercise as primary recommendations for chronic pain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/balancing-benefits-and-harms-of-pain-meds-in-older-adults.htm
1 Jul 2023

Opioids not superior to nonopioid analgesics for back pain, hip or knee osteoarthritis

There was no significant difference between groups in pain-related function, and while pain intensity was significantly better in the nonopioid group, the result did not reach a clinically predetermined level of importance.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/13/4.htm
13 Mar 2018

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