Mindfulness and CBT improve chronic low back pain

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Behavioral interventions were associated with reduced pain and daily opioid use and improved function and quality of life for up to 12 months among adults with opioid-treated chronic low back pain, according to a new randomized clinical trial.

Joint Implant Metals May Be Leaking

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Patients with metal-containing joint replacements had significantly higher concentrations of cobalt in their cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) relative to patients without arthroplasties, researchers reported.

Consensus on Bone Turnover Biomarkers in Osteoporosis

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A new consensus paper, published by the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO), the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), and the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC),

Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Hip Fractures

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JAMA reviews the use of peripheral nerve block with hip fractures as an effective pain management strategy that can be performed by credentialed clinicians outside of the operating room.

Targeting Obesity in Rheumatic Disease Patients

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Sattar et al. has published an informative overview of the effect of obesity on rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). They estimate that nearly 70% of RMD patients are overweight or obese.

Increasing Prevalence of Osteoporosis

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Research published in Osteoporosis International studied NHANES data showed increasing trends in osteoporosis in the United States of America. The key findings showed statistically significant results.

World Changers (3.14.2025)

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Dr Jack Cush and his podcast friends are out to change the world. Here is his weekly review of the news and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.

Earlier ACL reconstruction and a lower risk of knee osteoarthritis

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A preclinical study by HSS investigators found that earlier anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction led to lower immune cell activity, less inflammation and fewer joint changes associated with knee osteoarthritis compared to delayed surgery.

Cardiovascular and Fracture Risk with Denosumab Versus Bisphosphonates in Dialysis Patients

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Increased Mortality In Arthritis Patients with COPD

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People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and arthritis have a higher risk of death than people with arthritis who do not have COPD, according to a new study.

Intraarticular Steroids in OA Lowers Need for Pain Meds

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