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1 Calcium and Vitamin D intake and mortality: results from the canadian multicentre osteoporosis study (camos) Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
2 Low-dose vitamin K2 (MK-4) supplementation for 12 months improves bone metabolism and prevents forearm bone loss in postmenopausal Japanese women Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
3 Effect of parathyroidectomy versus risedronate on volumetric bone mineral density and bone geometry at the tibia in postmenopausal women with primary hyperparathyroidism Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
4 Cost utility analysis of caudal epidural injections in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation, axial or discogenic low back pain, central spinal stenosis, and post lumbar surgery syndrome Full Text Pain Physician, May 24, 2013 Review Article
5 An increased rate of falling leads to a rise in fracture risk in postmenopausal women with self-reported osteoarthritis: a prospective multinational cohort study (GLOW) Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
6 Psoriasis and psoriatic arthropathy, historical aspects: part I JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, May 24, 2013
7 Rheumatoid arthritis: preoperative evaluation for total hip and total knee replacement surgery JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, May 24, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
8 Controlled-release oxycodone and naloxone in the treatment of chronic low back pain: A placebo-controlled, randomized study, Pain Research and Management, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
9 Active inflammation and structural change in early active axial spondyloarthritis as detected by whole-body MRI Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
10 Tapentadol immediate release versus oxycodone immediate release for treatment of acute low back pain Full Text Pain Physician, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
11 Bone health and aldosterone excess Osteoporosis International, May 24, 2013 Review Article
12 Management of syndesmosis injuries in the elite athlete Foot and Ankle Clinics, May 24, 2013 Review Article
13 Point-of-care prognosis for common musculoskeletal pain in older adults JAMA Internal Medicine, May 24, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
14 Diversity of killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor genes in uveitis associated with autoimmune diseases: Ankylosing spondylitis and behcet disease Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
15 Functional impairment is associated with low bone and muscle mass among persons aging with HIV infection Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
16 The diagnostic accuracy of wrist cineradiography in diagnosing scapholunate dissociation Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), May 24, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
17 The role of ankle arthroscopy in acute ankle injuries of the athlete Foot and Ankle Clinics, May 24, 2013 Review Article
18 Posterior ankle impingement in dancers and athletes Foot and Ankle Clinics, May 24, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
19 Fifth metatarsal fractures in the athlete: evidence for management Foot and Ankle Clinics, May 24, 2013 Review Article
20 Relationship between pain relief and improvements in patient function/quality of life in patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia treated with pregabalin Clinical Therapeutics, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
As reported in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, the anti-fracture effect of zoledronic acid is apparent as early as 12 months after treatment and persists for at least 3 years. The study involved 9355 women with osteoporosis who were followed for 3 y. Compared with the placebo group, the ORs for fractures in the women 1, 2, and 3 years after treatment with zoledronic acid were 0.74, 0.53, and 0.61, respectively.
Read the article summaryAs published in Physical Therapy, a combined 8-month exercise plus weight loss program in overweight or obese patients with hip OA (n=35) resulted in a 32.6% self-reported improvement in physical functioning, as well as pain and walking. This is the first report to demonstrate a benefit in patients with hip OA, which is consistent with the reported benefit of exercise plus weight loss in patients with knee OA.
Read the article summaryAs published in Infection, iv moxifloxacin (400 mg qd) is as effective as iv piperacillin/tazobactam (4.0/0.5 g tid) followed by oral amoxicillin/clavulanate (875/125 mg bid x 7-21 d) in the treatment of diabetic foot infections (69.9%-76.4% vs. 69.1%-78.8%, respectively).
Read the article summary1 Effects of vitamin D supplementation on body fat accumulation, inflammation, and metabolic risk factors in obese adults with low vitamin D levels -- Results from a randomized trial European Journal of Internal Medicine , April 11, 2013
2 The Effectiveness of a Manual Therapy and Exercise Protocol in Patients With Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, April 2, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
3 The Efficacy of Yoga as an Intervention for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, April 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
4 A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Yoga for Low Back Pain The Clinical Journal of Pain, April 12, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
5 Vitamin D supplementation in elderly or postmenopausal women: a 2013 update of the 2008 recommendations from the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO) Current Medical Research and Opinion, April 3, 2013
6 Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Its Relationship with Pain Pain Physician, April 5, 2013 Free full text
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8 Effects of Combined Application of Muscle Relaxants and Celecoxib Administration After Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) on Early Recovery: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Study Journal of Arthroplasty, April 8, 2013
9 Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis With Platelet-Rich Plasma, Glucocorticoid, or Saline: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial The American Journal of Sports Medicine, March 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
10 The omega-6 arachidonic fatty acid, but not the omega-3 fatty acids, inhibits osteoblastogenesis and induces adipogenesis of human mesenchymal stem cells: potential implication in osteoporosis Osteoporosis International, April 22, 2013 Review Article
11 Arm Squeeze Test: a new clinical test to distinguish neck from shoulder pain European Spine Journal, April 22, 2013
12 Why does my shoulder hurt? A review of the neuroanatomical and biochemical basis of shoulder pain British Journal of Sports Medicine, March 27, 2013 Review Article
13 Hip bone loss is attenuated with 1000 IU but not 400 IU daily vitamin D3: a 1 year double-blind RCT in postmenopausal women Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, April 15, 2013
14 Surgery versus Physical Therapy for a Meniscal Tear and Osteoarthritis New England Journal of Medicine, March 27, 2013
15 MRI of Heel Pain American Journal of Roentgenology, March 28, 2013 Review Article
16 Articular-sided rotator cuff tears: which is the best repair? A three-year prospective randomised controlled trial International Orthopaedics, April 12, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
17 Status of Cardiovascular Health in US Adolescents Circulation, April 10, 2013
18 Walking Versus Running for Hypertension, Cholesterol, and Diabetes Mellitus Risk Reduction Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, April 17, 2013
19 Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Multicenter, Randomized, Patient-Assessor Blind, Sham-Controlled Clinical Trial Spine, April 3, 2013
20 Efficacy of Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling in the Prevention of Pain after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 2, 2013 Free full text
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