ACR/AAHKS guideline conditionally recommends against delaying total knee arthroplasty based solely on BMI, prompting debate among orthopedic specialists.
The USPSTF's draft recommendations reaffirm osteoporosis screening for older women, call for more research on screening men, and address health disparities.
"Screening in higher-risk women 65 years or older was associated with a small absolute risk reduction in hip and major fractures compared with usual care."
Intriguing research explores the surprising connection between gout and dry eye symptoms, highlighting lifestyle factors and systemic inflammation. Early detection and treatment are crucial for patient care.
The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) collaborated with the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) to establish criteria for classifying calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease.
The European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO) has introduced new evidence-based guidelines on the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of osteoporosis in male patients.
New systematic review from the American Academy of Neurology finds epidural steroid injections offer modest short-term benefits but limited long-term efficacy for treating spinal pain conditions, with varying results across different applications.