After total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for osteoarthritis of the knee, obese patients fare nearly as well as their normal-weight peers, a British research team reports in the July 24 online issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Does muscle activity differ in water versus on dry land? This article explores methods for quantifying locomotion in water. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
What effect does training intensity have on aerobic capacity, resting heart rate and blood pressure? Learn more from this study on young adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Chronic widespread pain is a prevalent disorder associated with a low pain threshold and increased levels of psychological distress. Evidence indicates that there is a genetic component to CWP syndromes and pain sensitivity. The authors review the current literature. Rheumatology
Exercise is rarely discouraged these days, but do endurance sports increase the incidence of lone atrial fibrillation in men? Explore these novel findings. Europace
Fracture risk reduction in men with congestive heart failure: What does spironalactone do to decrease hip fracture risk? Journal of the American College of Cardiology
These guidelines can help you select the appropriate NSAID for managing the chronic pain of osteoarthritis, low back pain, fibromyalgia, and other conditions. Pharmacotherapy
