[ad_1] Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.November 10, 2020 Disparities in unilateral knee replacement surgery have been well documented, with lower use and higher complication rates among African American patients. While previous studies had focused on single knee replacement surgery, researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) set out to …
Read More »The use of methotrexate is linked to increased risks of tuberculosis
[ad_1] Tuberculosis screening among patients receiving methotrexate in high risk areas is a highly unmet need in public health. In a new evaluation presented at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2020, researchers from North America reported that methotrexate, a key element in the treatment of rheumatic diseases and …
Read More »The study explains the global burden of disability from musculoskeletal conditions
[ad_1] Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.November 5, 2020 Musculoskeletal disorders, which affect muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones and joints, can severely affect individuals’ physical and mental health and are particularly common among aging adults. Although many researchers are studying these conditions and their rates in different regions of the world, no …
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