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Curcumin’s Impact on Serum Inflammatory Biomarkers in Knee Osteoarthritis: Evidence from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

By MedXY 08/06/2025

A systematic review and meta-analysis found that curcumin supplementation significantly reduces serum CRP and TNF-alpha in patients with knee osteoarthritis, but not other inflammatory biomarkers.

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Knee Pain: Should You Exercise or Rest? Insights from Medical Experts

By MedXY 08/06/2025

Understanding when to exercise or rest your knees can ease pain and promote recovery. Learn expert advice on managing knee discomfort effectively.

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How People with Gout Can Eat for Better Health

By MedXY 08/05/2025

Guidance on dietary management for gout patients focusing on purine intake, hydration, and balanced nutrition to prevent flare-ups and promote health.

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Exercise Alone Matches Diet Plus Exercise for Hip Osteoarthritis Pain Relief, Large Randomized Trial Shows

By MedXY 08/04/2025

Adding a very-low-calorie diet to exercise yields no additional pain relief for overweight or obese adults with hip osteoarthritis, despite greater weight loss.

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Protect Your Knees for Longevity: Avoid These Harmful Movements

By MedXY 08/03/2025

Learn about four common movements that can damage your knees and simple exercises to keep them healthy and strong for life.

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Surgery Versus Corticosteroid Injection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Insights from the DISTRICTS Randomised Controlled Trial

By MedXY 08/03/2025

The DISTRICTS trial demonstrates that initial surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome leads to significantly higher recovery rates at 18 months compared to starting with corticosteroid injections, despite similar adverse event profiles.

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Walking More Than 100 Minutes Daily May Lower Risk of Chronic Low Back Pain

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A large prospective cohort study links daily walking of over 100 minutes to reduced risk of chronic low back pain, emphasizing walking volume over intensity as a preventive strategy.

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Inconsistent Bone Health Management in Older Women With Breast Cancer: Insights From the Age Gap Study

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Significant variation exists in bone health management for older women receiving endocrine therapy for breast cancer, highlighting the need for standardized care.

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Medial Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy for Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A randomized trial demonstrates that medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (HTO) slows cartilage loss and improves symptoms in patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis and varus alignment, supporting its role as a joint-preserving intervention.

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High Tibial Osteotomy May Slow Knee Osteoarthritis Progression in Bowlegged Patients: Clinical Insights from a Randomized Trial

By MedXY 07/30/2025

High tibial osteotomy (HTO) slows cartilage loss and improves pain and function in bowlegged patients with medial knee osteoarthritis compared to nonsurgical management, according to a new randomized trial.

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Expanding Access to Chronic Pain Care: Telehealth and Online CBT-Based Interventions Show Promise

By MedXY 07/30/2025

Remote CBT-based interventions, delivered by telehealth or online modules, offer modest but significant improvements in pain and function for individuals with high-impact chronic pain, enhancing access to evidence-based care.