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Survey of 3357 retired Olympians (45 yrs) shows same OA rates as 1735 gen population (41yrs) - #OA in 23% (knee 7.4%, hip, ankle). OA from Injury, age, obesity. Prior knee/hip injury increased OA rates significantly (aOR 1.51/4.03) https://t.co/yZAHA8MYly https://t.co/W1StoLYjkl

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Arthritis - a Leading Chronic Condition Among Young Adults (18─34 Yrs)

d Jack Cush, MD

MMWR from last week focused on chronic conditions in young adults showing they are common, costly, and major causes of death and disability. Overall arthritis ranks behind five more common chronic condition in young adults - obesity, depression, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and asthma.

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The Great Unknowns (8.5.2022)

d Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, FDA approvals, journal articles from the past week on RheumNow; plus viewer questions. This week great hopes for vitamin D, the great unknows of CSA and the great big mess that is the gout.

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Krill Oil Effective in Knee Osteoarthritis Krill oil supplements in knee OA was shown to be superior to placebo in reducing knee pain, stiffness and function while increasing the omega-3 index. https://t.co/JkLrz5C0Pk https://t.co/XzZWXJ8zgA

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Krill Oil Effective in Knee Osteoarthritis

d Jack Cush, MD

Krill oil supplements in knee osteoarthritis (OA) was shown to be superior to placebo in reducing knee pain, stiffness and function while increasing the omega-3 index.

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Heterozygous deficiency of Aggrecan (proteoglycan w/in cartilage) gene: manifests as inherited short stature, early-onset osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, osteochondritis dissecans, increasing joint pathology over time https://t.co/dQERowhrba https://t.co/q7a38FGEzb https://t.co/TPQmnGPoDw

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Heterozygous deficiency of Aggrecan (proteoglycan w/in cartilage) gene: manifests as inherited short stature, early-onset osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, osteochondritis dissecans, increasing joint pathology over time https://t.co/dQERowhrba https://t.co/q7a38FGEzb https://t.co/TPQmnGPoDw

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U.S. News & World Report’s 2022–23 Rheumatology Rankings

d Jack Cush, MD

The Johns Hopkins Hospital has repeated its top rank among US Rheumatology centers - ranking #1 for the 18th year in a row, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022–23 Best Hospitals list released yesterday.

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Heterozygous deficiency of Aggrecan (proteoglycan w/in cartilage) gene: manifests as inherited short stature, early-onset osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, osteochondritis dissecans, increasing joint pathology over time https://t.co/4iQdNL79oB https://t.co/qxStgE641v https://t.co/EHPJuIeQGt

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Heterozygous deficiency of Aggrecan (proteoglycan w/in cartilage) gene: manifests as inherited short stature, early-onset osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, osteochondritis dissecans, increasing joint pathology over time https://t.co/4iQdNL79oB https://t.co/qxStgE641v https://t.co/EHPJuIeQGt

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Fever Pitch (7.15.2022)

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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the new studies and drug approvals and new insights into febrile disorders from the past week on RheumNow.com

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1 yr success of knee arthroplasty was drawn frm 20 studies (11 317 pts, 37 factors) suggests higher BMI was correlated w/ worse physical function. Physical function & OA severity assoc. w/ better function post-TKA https://t.co/jtDCeprUhd https://t.co/Tflw8VO5Kw

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Viscosupplementation Ineffective in Knee Osteoarthritis

d Jack Cush, MD

The BMJ has published the results of a metanalysis showing strong conclusive evidence that viscosupplementation in knee osteoarthritis (kOA) has minimal effects on kOA pain, and also reveals strong evidence of an increased risk of serious adverse events. 

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What Worries You, Masters You (7.1.2022)

d Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews recent news, regulatory and guideline updates from the past week on RheumNow.com.  Studies on methotrexate use, COVID vaccination, Supplements and vitamins, and arthrocentesis despite anticoagulation are discussed.

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Study of contoured foot orthoses vs sham shoe insoles in 1st MTP #OA pain: 87 pts completed 12 wk trial that showed no differences in 1st MTP walking pain or other 2nd outcomes. Hard orthoses are no more effective than flat sham insoles https://t.co/XAFWwpSjHm https://t.co/g5J9TbG2pQ

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Simultaneous Versus Staged Knee Arthoplasty? There are an estimated 900,000 knee replacements (TKR) performed in the U.S. every year. This number is up from 754,000 TKRs in 2017, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. https://t.co/KuLEaI3r0d https://t.co/0q1RBsDwEM

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Burnout Threatens the Rheumatology Workforce Conundrum

d Jack Cush, MD

There is a shortage of rheumatologists in Canada and the recent 2020 Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA) Workforce and Wellness study shows that the shortage may be compounded by rheumatologist burnout, especially among young and female physicians. 

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OA Initiative Study of 1212 knee OA pts (age 63 yrs), 73% walked for exercise. Walkers had signif. less New frequent knee pain (OR 0.6) & medial joint space narrowing (OR 0.8). Walking for exercise should be encouraged in knee OA pts. https://t.co/wCKjxwJ9EG

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Australian Bureau of Statistics 2017–2018 shows relative risk of undergoing knee replacement for OA increased with increasing BMI (Class 1- 3 obese females 55–64 yrs had 4.7 to 17.3 fold risk of KR. Same for obese Males (OR 3.4 - 5.8) more KR https://t.co/vcPmRgbzUH https://t.co/FrfTC9LNnR

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#POS1112 #EULAR2022 A crossover RCT assessed effect of weight- and non-weight bearing exercises on type 2 collagen in knee #osteoarthritis. Small rise in collagen turnover markers initially for 24hrs. Gradual rise later on was contributed to cardiovascular influence @RheumNow https://t.co/AOxdFNihPR
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