I have lost 4 cm since I was 20, is this osteoporosis?
The older we get, the more our height decreases. However, when this loss is significant and/or sudden, it may indicate ...
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Thermal cure: how is rheumatology treatment carried out?
As part of the "living better with your pain" program offered by the Saint-Eloy Thermal Center in Amnéville, a journalist ...
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Rheumatoid arthritis: a promising treatment to prevent the disease
Abatacept, an active ingredient, could slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis in adults with the first symptoms. THE ESSENTIAL Abatacept ...
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Lower back pain: we know more about the origin of lower back pain
American researchers have observed that specific cells contained in the spinal discs of certain people could cause lower back pain. ...
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Osteoporosis: is vertebral collapse a sign of the disease?
Common among those over 50, osteoporosis considerably increases the risk of vertebral fractures. Explanations with Professor Karine Briot, rheumatologist. THE ...
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Podcast: “We must put ourselves in a position to have to face an epidemic resurgence”
A summary of our daily meeting hosted by Dr Jean-François Lemoine: Professor Eric Caumes, head of the epidemiology department at ...
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“Deuxiemeavis.fr” is 4 years old: “We are a connection accelerator with specialists”
The "Deuxiemeavis.fr" website celebrates its 4th anniversary. It makes it possible to obtain, on the medical file, a second diagnosis ...
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Rheumatoid arthritis: vagus nerve stimulation reduces disease activity
The results of a pilot study, presented at the European Annual Congress of Rheumatology, suggest that electrostimulation of the vagus ...
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Rheumatoid arthritis: corticosteroids associated with increased risk of infections
The use of glucocorticoids in patients with rheumatoid arthritis would be associated with a risk of infection almost twice as ...
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Knee prosthesis: some people have a higher risk of complications after the operation
Men, under the age of 60, people with chronic lung disease, diabetics, liver patients or people with a high body ...
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Arthritis: yoga reduces the severity of symptoms
Yoga would considerably improve the lives of people suffering from arthritis.Polyarthritis is a particularly violent disease that causes extensive systemic ...
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Spondyloarthritis: the frequency of spinal fractures is lower than expected
A five-year observational study by French researchers shows a lower frequency of spinal fractures in early ankylosing spondylitis than seen ...
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Gout: the role of a bad diet is not that important
The many people who suffer from painful attacks of gout will be able to feel guilty. The development of the ...
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Treating gout may also reduce the risk of kidney failure
The use of the gout medication, allopurinol, in the management of this condition is not only beneficial from a joint ...
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Osteoarthritis of the knee: hyaluronic acid is no longer reimbursed
No more hyaluronic acid-based treatments are reimbursed in France. A decision that should increase the use of knee prostheses, fear ...
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Rheumatoid arthritis: increased risk of death after a heart attack
It's not just the joints that suffer, the cardiovascular system too. After a heart attack, patients with rheumatoid arthritis do ...
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New Zealand scientists take first 3D, color x-ray
New Zealand researchers have made the first-ever color and 3D x-ray of different parts of a human body. A technological ...
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Good news about rheumatology
'More and more choice in medication helps enormously' Healthcare is under great pressure during the corona crisis. Fortunately, there are ...
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Osteoarthritis: rheumatologists call on the Minister of Health
The National Syndicate of Rheumatologists (SNMR) is calling for a review of the de-reimbursement of hyaluronic acid in osteoarthritis of ...
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Hyaluronic acid: an open letter to denounce the delisting
MAINTENANCE - From June 1, injections to relieve pain from osteoarthritis of the knee will no longer be reimbursed. An ...
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Infiltrations: rheumatologists warn about stockouts
Three injectable corticosteroids are out of stock. The rheumatologists union is sounding the alarm. The alternatives are expensive and less ...
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Osteoarthritis: “The treatment will become a luxury”
MAINTENANCE - The treatment of osteoarthritis by injection of hyaluronic acid could be reimbursed. For Dr Patrick Sichère, care will ...
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Fibromyalgia: “why is this disease not recognized in France”?
INTERVIEW - Two to three million people suffer from fibromyalgia in France. But the disease is not recognized. Members of ...
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Fibromyalgia: a survey paints a portrait of patients
People with fibromyalgia are in low spirits. Affected by several diseases, victims of delayed diagnosis, they also face major psychological ...
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Hydrotherapy: benefits increasingly assessed
THE ESSENTIAL 550,000 go for spa treatment each year. Health Insurance covers 65% of thermal treatments. The rest is the ...
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Rheumatoid arthritis: spot it 7 years before the first symptoms
Up to 16 years before symptoms appear, rheumatoid arthritis can be detected in the blood by a protein broken down ...
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Musculoskeletal disorders: why women suffer from them more
Whether in osteoporosis or fractures, men and women are not at the same risk. These differences must be better taken ...
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Fibromyalgia: the difficult journey for patients
Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome that often leaves doctors confused. Non-drug methods offer an effective alternative. THE ESSENTIAL Fibromyalgia affects ...
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Hydrotherapy: a high cost for patients
THE ESSENTIAL Hydrotherapy generates 100,000 jobs and 900 million euros per year. In the expenses of the Health Insurance, the ...
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Low back pain: paracetamol has no interest at the end of the episode
According to a study, to relieve acute lower back pain, paracetamol is no more effective than a placebo. Anyway, during ...
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