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See All >> Messages include industry-sponsored communications and special communications from MDLinx1 The effect of Neydharting mud-pack therapy on knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, controlled, double-blind follow-up pilot study Rheumatology International, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
2 A non-invasive biomechanical device and treatment for patients following total hip arthroplasty: results of a 6-month pilot investigation Full Text Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, May 22, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
3 Progression of osteoarthritis as a state of inertia Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
4 In erosive hand osteoarthritis more inflammatory signs on ultrasound are found than in the rest of hand osteoarthritis Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
5 Postoperative effects of neuromuscular exercise prior to hip or knee arthroplasty: a randomised controlled trial Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
6 Efficacy and safety of adalimumab in patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis: results of a randomised placebo-controlled trial (ABILITY-1) Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
7 A randomised, double-blind, multicentre, parallel-group, prospective study comparing the pharmacokinetics, safety, and efficacy of CT-P13 and innovator infliximab in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: the PLANETAS study Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
8 Co-localisation of non-cartilaginous articular pathology increases risk of cartilage loss in the tibiofemoral joint--the MOST study Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
9 Steroid injection for inferior heel pain: a randomised controlled trial Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
10 Cam impingement causes osteoarthritis of the hip: a nationwide prospective cohort study (CHECK) Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
11 Hallux valgus and lesser toe deformities are highly heritable in adult men and women: The Framingham foot study Arthritis Care & Research , May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
12 Palmitoylethanolamide and stearoylethanolamide levels in the interstitium of the trapezius muscle of women with chronic widespread pain and chronic neck-shoulder pain correlate with pain intensity and sensitivity Pain, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
13 Ankle fractures have features of an osteoporotic fracture Osteoporosis International, May 20, 2013 Review Article
14 Bisphosphonate use and subsequent hip fracture in South Korea Osteoporosis International, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
15 Pseudoarthrosis in atypical femoral fracture: case report Osteoporosis International, May 20, 2013
16 Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee: Anterior Cruciate, Medial Collateral, Posterior Cruciate, and Posterolateral Corner Injuries Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article
17 Meniscal, Plica, Patellar, and Patellofemoral Injuries of the Knee: Updates, Controversies and Advancements Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article
18 Treatment of Hand and Wrist Injuries Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article
19 No evidence for the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary group based treatment program in patients with osteoarthritis of hands on the short term; results of a randomized controlled trial Osteoarthritis and Cartilage , May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
20 Stress Fractures of the Ribs and Upper Extremities: Causation, Evaluation, and Management Sports Medicine, May 20, 2013 Review Article
In a study headed by researchers at Wayne State University involving 119,726 postmenopausal women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative, there were 1099 incident cases of malignant melanoma over an average follow-up of 11.6 y. At the time of enrollment, 7.4% of the participants used statins. The annualized rate of malignant melanoma in the statin users and non-users was 0.09% (HR=1.14). Thus, statin use does not increase the risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women.
Read the article summaryA phase III trial conducted at the University of Cagliari showed that either of two regimens were effective in the treatment of cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome (CACS). Sixty patients were randomized to receive one of the following treatment interventions for 4 months: 1) L-carnitine (4 g/d) + celecoxib (300 mg/d); or 2) L-carnitine + celecoxib + megestrol acetate (320 mg/d). All patients also received polyphenols (300 mg/d), lipoic acid (300 mg/d), carbocysteine (2.7 g/d), and vitamins A, C, and E. Lean body mass (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and L3 computed tomography) and physical activity (6-min walk test) increased in both groups.
Read the article summaryAs published in BMC Medicine, elevated ACTH levels are associated with hypertriglyceridemia and hyperglycemia, and elevated cortisol levels are associated with hypertension and high LDL-C in obese children and adolescents (n=450).
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