Osteoarthritis
COMPELLING evidence that older adults should exercise
Physically active older adults enjoy a whole range of positive health benefits says a large evidence review.
Published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, the review assessed the relationship between physical activity and health in adults aged 60 years or older. Continue reading
New drug – MIV-711 – may reduce disease progression
A potential arthritis drug of interest to experts seems to reduce bone and cartilage progression and appears to be safe, a team reports in Annals of Internal Medicine. Continue reading
Intensive water resistance exercise decreases knee stiffness
Taking part in an intensive aquatic resistance training programme seems to reduce knee stiffness but may not help pain levels in older women with knee osteoarthritis. Continue reading
New procedure – geniculate artery embolisation – reduces knee arthritis inflammation and pain
A minimally invasive procedure called geniculate artery embolisation shows promise in the treatment of people with knee arthritis, a team of experts outlines in The Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. Continue reading
New drug may reduce osteoarthritis disease progression
A potential arthritis drug of interest to experts – MIV-711 – seems to reduce bone and cartilage progression and appears to be safe, a team reports in Annals of Internal Medicine. Continue reading
