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Recent Bone & Joint Articles

Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85
Study finds risk is greatest for those overweight or obese at age 45

Scientists Discover How Osteoarthritis Destroys Cartilage
For sufferers of joint disease, finding could lead to preventive treatments, study says

FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs
Officials want stronger labeling about fungal infection risk

New Drug Helps Relieve Gout
Pegloticase normalized uric acid levels within 6 hours for participants in phase II trial

Health Tip: Take Care of a Cast
Protect your injury and stay comfortable

Bunion Surgery Patients Need 6 Weeks Before Driving
Study finds reaction, brake response times were better than they had been before procedure

Health Tip: Help Prevent a Herniated Disk
Know some common causes

Study Examines How Rheumatoid Arthritis Destroys Bone
Enzyme called Smurf1 acts as signaling partner that turns off building-block proteins

Drug Stops Bone Loss From Breast Cancer Chemo
Zoledronic acid stabilized mineral density in premenopausal women, study finds

Osteo Drug Stops Bone Loss From Breast Cancer Chemo
Zoledronic acid stabilized mineral density in premenopausal women, study finds