Might be more effective than steroids. Surgeons are using a new “longer-lasting” treatment for knee arthritis which involves injecting patients with a strengthened form of their own blood. It is hoped the technique being trialled at Southampton General Hospital will provide a more effective alternative to steroid injections, currently the most common treatment. Arthritis of […]
Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that affects over 1.3 million Americans and one percent of the world’s population. In fact, it affects women up to three times more often and women are more likely to develop it sooner in life. Rheumatoid arthritis is caused when antibodies attack the fluid of the synovial joint, resulting in […]
A first-of-its-kind implant, which acts as a cushion for a joint, is giving hope to millions of Americans who are looking for a permanent solution to arthritis. Source: NBC News “New Arthritis Treatment Could be a ‘Game-Changer’”
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t a disease one can ignore. It is something that can cause the person who’s been diagnosed, to look deeper into their health and what is causing their symptoms. RA is an autoimmune disease, where the body begins to attack the individuals joints, leaving the joints inflamed, stiff and painful, as it […]
You might be wondering, how is hearing loss related to depression? There is a connection between depression and hearing loss that is important to be mindful of. More than 11 percent of those with hearing loss also suffered from depression, according to a study by the Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. “More than 11 percent […]