Purpose. The pain VAS is a unidimensional measure of pain intensity (1), which has been
widely used in diverse adult populations, including those with rheumatic diseases (2-5). …

Background Previous studies suggest that, for some conditions, women receive fewer
health care interventions than men. We estimated the potential need for arthroplasty and the …

Background Total joint arthroplasty is a highly efficacious and cost-effective procedure for
moderate to severe arthritis in the hip and knee. Although patient characteristics are …

Context Osteoporosis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Oral bisphosphonates
have become a mainstay of treatment, but concerns have emerged that long-term use …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting 1 in 3 people over age 65
and women more so than men. The prevalence of OA is rising due, in part, to the increasing …

Objective To assess the effectiveness and safety of different preparations and doses of non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, and paracetamol for knee and hip …

A longitudinal study to explain the painâ•’depression link in older adults with osteoarthritis
Page 1 A Longitudinal Study to Explain the PainDepression Link in Older Adults With …

Objective. To compare live birth rates in women with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) and
either autoantibodies or a coagulation abnormality, treated with low molecular weight heparin …

Background. Area variation in the use of surgical interventions such as arthroplasty is viewed
as concerning and inappropriate. Objectives. To determine whether area arthroplasty rates …

OBJECTIVE—Compared with men and women without diabetes, individuals with type 2
diabetes have higher bone mineral density (BMD). However, they may still be at increased risk …