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Arthritis Increased Amongst US Veterans
A recent CDC reports estimates that in 2019–2021, 21% of U.S. adults (53.2 million) have physician diagnosed arthritis. Now, an updated report shows a larger number (~33%) of U.S. veterans having diagnosed arthritis. Compared to nonveterans, this prevalence was double in men, and 60% higher in women.
Read ArticleIncidence, Microbiological Studies, and Factors Associated With Prosthetic Joint Infection After Total Knee Arthroplasty
A study of nearly 80,000 US veterans who underwent primary knee joint arthroplasty (TKA) showed the incidence of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) was highest in the first 3 months and remained elevated through 12 months compared with 12 months or more after surgery.
Read ArticleLate Should Not Be Less (11.3.2023)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and regulatory approvals from the past week on RheumNow.com.
Read ArticleJAMA Review of Knee Pain: - 5% PCP visits for knee pain: - Knee #OA: 654 mill worldwide, mostly >45 yrs age - Patellofemoral OA: < 40 yrs age; Sx: ant knee pain w/ squat - Meniscal tears: 12% adults < 40 yrs; dx by McMurray test & joint line tenderness https://t.co/kf1OOiwIR4 https://t.co/e5hiodDZgn
Methotrexate in OA (10.20.2023)
Dr. Jack Cush discusses the news, journal articles and regulatory actions. This week we discuss JAKne, DLE and SLE and more.
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