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Combination Targeted Therapy in Psoriatic Arthritis: Evaluating Infection Risks and Usage Patterns

By MedXY 09/03/2025

This article evaluates the prevalence and infection risks associated with combination targeted therapies in adults with psoriatic arthritis, revealing no significant increase in serious or opportunistic infections compared to standard therapy.

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Revolutionizing Osteoporosis Screening in High-Risk Older Men: The Impact of a Remote Bone Health Service

By MedXY 09/02/2025

A cluster randomized trial demonstrates a centralized remote bone health service significantly improves osteoporosis screening, treatment initiation, adherence, and bone density outcomes in high-risk older men compared to usual care.

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Nurse-Led Targeted Osteoporosis Screening Enhances Bone Health in At-Risk Older Men: Insights from a Veterans Affairs Cluster Randomized Trial

By MedXY 09/02/2025

A Veterans Affairs study demonstrates that a centralized nurse-led program markedly improves osteoporosis screening, treatment initiation, and adherence in men aged 65-85, leading to better bone density and potential reduction in fracture risk.

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Personalized Gait Retraining: A Promising Conservative Approach to Medial Knee Osteoarthritis

By MedXY 09/01/2025

A randomized trial shows that personalized foot progression angle modifications significantly reduce medial knee pain and slow cartilage degeneration in medial compartment knee osteoarthritis.

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Comparative Effectiveness of Cupping and Scraping Therapy Versus NSAIDs for Chronic Nonspecific Low-Back Pain: Insights from a Multicenter Randomized Trial

By MedXY 08/26/2025

A recent multicenter randomized trial demonstrates superior short-term efficacy of cupping and scraping therapy with medicated balm over NSAIDs with capsaicin plasters in reducing pain and improving quality of life for chronic nonspecific low-back pain.

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Enhanced Relief in Knee Osteoarthritis: Synergistic Effects of tDCS and Acupuncture on Brain Connectivity and Clinical Outcomes

By MedXY 08/26/2025

A randomized controlled trial demonstrates that combining transcranial direct current stimulation with acupuncture significantly improves pain and dysfunction in knee osteoarthritis patients by modulating brain network connectivity.

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Evaluating the Role of Estrogen Replacement Therapy Combined with Resistance Exercise in Older Women with Knee Osteoarthritis: Insights from a Randomised Clinical Trial

By MedXY 08/24/2025

This trial assessed the additive effects of low-dose transdermal estrogen replacement therapy combined with resistance exercise in women aged 65+ with knee osteoarthritis, finding no overall significant benefit but suggesting potential improvements in early-stage disease and mental health.

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Modern Pain Neuroscience Approach Versus Usual Care in Chronic Whiplash Disorders: Evidence from a Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 08/19/2025

This review analyzes a randomized clinical trial comparing modern pain neuroscience approach and usual care physiotherapy in chronic whiplash disorders, highlighting immediate and 12-month improvements, cost-effectiveness, and benefits in anxiety and central sensitization symptoms with MPNA.

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Ginger Supplementation: Natural Relief for Mild to Moderate Joint Pain and Inflammation

By MedXY 08/18/2025

Ginger extract supplementation at 125 mg/day significantly reduces pain perception, improves functional capacity, and lowers inflammatory markers in individuals with mild to moderate joint pain, offering a promising natural alternative to traditional analgesics.

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Cognitive Functional Therapy Provides Lasting Relief for Chronic Low Back Pain: Insights from the 3-Year RESTORE Trial

By MedXY 08/16/2025

The RESTORE trial demonstrates that cognitive functional therapy (CFT), with or without movement sensor biofeedback, delivers sustained pain relief and improved physical function in chronic low back pain over three years, outperforming usual care.

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Navigating Acute Gout: Dietary Choices for Healthier Outcomes

By MedXY 08/08/2025

Exploring dietary strategies to manage acute gout symptoms and prevent future flare-ups.

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Is Lower Back Pain in Women a Gynecological Issue?

By MedXY 08/07/2025

Lower back pain in women can stem from various causes including gynecological conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine abnormalities, and pelvic tumors, among others.

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Three Diseases to Watch for When Experiencing Shoulder Pain: Don’t Mistake These Pain Locations for Frozen Shoulder

By MedXY 08/07/2025

Shoulder pain is often attributed to frozen shoulder, but cervical spondylosis, cholecystitis, and heart disease can also cause shoulder pain. Correct diagnosis is crucial to avoid treatment delays and complications.

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Understanding Brown Discharge After Intimacy: Causes and When to Seek Help

By MedXY 08/07/2025

Explore the causes of brown vaginal discharge after sexual activity, distinguishing between normal physiological responses and potential health concerns.

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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.