Researchers at Duke University were surprised to find a possible link between leptin and osteoarthritis (OA). Leptin is a hormone in the body that regulates appetite; it also influences known OA risk factors, such as body weight, inflammation, sex hormones
There are actually two types of osteoarthritis (OA): primary and secondary. These two forms of OA have the same symptoms, but different causes. What is osteoarthritis? Both primary and secondary OA involve the breakdown of cartilage in joints, which causes
A recent study has identified a florescent probe that could help doctors diagnose osteoarthritis earlier and better track its progression. It could also demonstrate the effectiveness of various osteoarthritis medications
Is the constant pain in your knees limiting your ability to walk and enjoy daily activities? If so, you are not alone. Knee pain is a common complaint heard by orthopaedic surgeons as ongoing physical activity weigh heavily on the
Also called Solar Keritosis, Actinic Keratosis is a rough, scaly patch of skin caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun or indoor tanning. Multiple individual Actinic Keritosis are referred to as Actinic Keritoses. AK lesions are often described
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