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	April 5, 2019
	Rheumatology
	The latest rheumatology news from News Medical

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis have similar impacts on patients

Osteoarthritis has traditionally been viewed as a highly prevalent but milder condition when compared with rheumatoid arthritis, and some may believe that it is part of a normal aging process requiring acceptance, not treatment.

			$Dog walking increases risk of bone fractures in older adults$ Dog walking increases risk of bone fractures in older adults Older Americans who stay active by dog walking are more likely to fracture a bone than their peers, according to a new study by Penn Medicine researchers.

			6 out of 10 hip replacements last 25 years or longer, according to a new study A large study on total hip replacement (THR) has shown that six out of ten of these prosthetic devices continue to function well after 25 years.

	Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium Vitamin D and calcium are essential for bone health and many metabolic processes. This article examines the dietary sources of these important nutrients.

	What is Pseudogout? Pseudogout, also called calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD), is a form of arthritis that commonly affects the knees. It is characterized by the sudden and painful onset of swelling in one or more joints and is similar to gout. Symptoms can occur very quickly, sometimes over a few hours, and remain for approximately three to 10 days.

	Researchers report new regenerative medicine approach for treating osteoarthritis of the knee Researchers at Tokai University report in the journal npj Regenerative Medicine a regenerative medicine approach for treating osteoarthritis of the knee.

	What is Trochanteric Bursitis? Bursitis is a condition in which the joints become tender and painful. It occurs when bursae, small sacs filled with fluid that cushion the joints, become inflamed. Studies have found that non-operative treatment methods are most effective in treating the condition. It is thought to affect around 5.6 patients per 1,000 adults.

	Using gene therapy strategies to rejuvenate aging cells and treat osteoarthritis Aging is a risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis (OA), a chronic disease characterized by degeneration of articular cartilage leading to pain and physical disability.

	Knee pain not associated with daily walking levels in people with knee osteoarthritis Knee pain was not associated with daily walking levels in an Arthritis Care & Research study of individuals with mild-to-moderate, symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.