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MEDICAL RESEARCH October 19, 2016

Water-based implant new option for Americans with big toe damage

When the painkillers stop working, arthritic joint damage in the big toe can make even the weight of a bedsheet agonizing.

Obesity October 12, 2016

Unclear if sports raise later arthritis risk

Playing team sports, especially soccer, at the elite level may lead to a higher risk for osteoarthritis, but the existing research is of such low quality it's hard to say for sure, according to a recent review.

MEDICAL RESEARCH October 12, 2016

Special footwear may not improve knee arthritis

Shoes with modified midsoles designed to relieve pressure on the knee joint don't improve pain and function for people with knee osteoarthritis any more than a new pair of regular walking shoes, according to an Australian study.

MEDICAL RESEARCH September 28, 2016

In-office tests may detect hip tendon problems before MRI

Two simple tests that can be done in a doctor's office may be able to rule in or out a painful hip condition that is usually hard to diagnose without magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), according to a small study.

Medications September 26, 2016

FDA approves Amgen's copy of AbbVie arthritis drug Humira

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Amgen Inc's biosimilar version of AbbVie's top-selling arthritis drug, Humira.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH September 21, 2016

Just going on vacation may change gene activity

In a new study comparing a meditation retreat with just relaxing in the same locale, both options improved stress regulation, immune function and other cellular markers in the blood.

HEALTHY LIVING September 6, 2016

4 health rumors you need to stop believing

Just like old habits, old medical rumors are hard to shake.

MEDICAL RESEARCH August 31, 2016

FDA approves Novartis biosimilar to Amgen's Enbrel

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Novartis AG's biosimilar version of Amgen Inc's arthritis drug Enbrel.

ORTHOPEDICS August 25, 2016

Can adults develop scoliosis?

Q&A with Dr. Manny: What are the symptoms of adult scoliosis?

Rheumatoid Arthritis August 9, 2016

Mesoblast cell treatment shows promise in rheumatoid arthritis, study finds

Mesoblast Ltd on Monday said its experimental stem-cell treatment led to significant improvements of symptoms and disease activity in patients whose rheumatoid arthritis had stopped being helped by widely used biotech medicines, according to data from a mid-stage trial.

Medical Tech August 1, 2016

GSK and Google parent forge $715M bioelectronic medicines firm

GlaxoSmithKline and Google parent Alphabet's life sciences unit are creating a new company focused on fighting diseases by targeting electrical signals in the body, jump-starting a novel field of medicine called bioelectronics.