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October 08, 2024
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Aerobic physical activity reduces depression among adults with cancer

Aerobic physical activity can reduce short- and long-term depression scores among adults with cancer, according to results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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November 30, 2023
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AI model predicts joint damage in RA; only meant to complement, ‘not replace the human’

SAN DIEGO — An automated deep learning model accurately identified and predicted joint space narrowing and erosion based on hand radiographs of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to data presented at ACR Convergence 2023.

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August 28, 2023
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Evidence lacking about efficacy, safety of cannabis products for children with cancer

Despite increased interest in use of medical cannabis to alleviate cancer symptoms, there is limited rigorous evidence about the efficacy and safety of these products for pediatric patients, a systematic review and meta-analysis showed.

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August 03, 2023
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Reverse THA may provide consistent, solid bony fixation of femoral, acetabular components

Published results showed use of a reverse total hip arthroplasty system may provide consistent, solid bony fixation of the femoral components and acetabular components with screw augmentation in patients with end-stage osteoarthritis.

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March 17, 2023
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Trabecular bone score less useful bone strength biomarker than BMD for older adults

Antiresorptive medications such as oral bisphosphonates have a minimal effect on change in lumbar spine trabecular bone score among older adults, according to a study published in The Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

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August 24, 2022
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Reverse THA may be safe, effective in the treatment of end-stage OA

Use of a reverse total hip system may be safe and effective for treatment of end-stage osteoarthritis and provide excellent fixation with low risk of aseptic loosening, according to results.

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March 28, 2022
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Recent major osteoporotic fracture risk for refracture at 10 years

Among women aged 40 to 64 years, a recent major osteoporotic fracture was associated with increased risk for a repeat fracture at 10 years, with highest risk within the first 2 years of the fracture, according to study data.

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September 21, 2021
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Co-morbid MS lowers survival rate in colorectal cancer

People with MS had lower overall and cancer-specific survival soon after colorectal cancer diagnosis compared with those without MS, according to results of a retrospective matched cohort study published in Neurology.

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June 21, 2021
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Machine learning, AI models could pinpoint novel fracture risk factors

Machine learning models are increasingly used for a deeper investigation of osteoporosis, including diagnosis and fracture prediction, but technical and clinical concerns about use of such methods remain, data from a recent review show.