Obesity
Q&A: Dr. Clifford J. Rosen on Obesity-Related Osteoarthritis
June 18, 2019
It’s not just weight that could be contributing to degenerative changes in obesity-related osteoarthritis. In this Q&A, Dr. Clifford J. Rosen, director of the Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Maine Medical Center Research Institute, Portland, discusses the mechanisms of osteoarthritis.
High BMI Associated with Psoriatic Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
June 17, 2019
Three studies presented this weekend at EULAR in Madrid suggest that being overweight or obese can heighten the severity or arthritic disease.
Metformin Shows Protective Effects in Obesity-Related Osteoarthritis
June 06, 2019
Obese patients with osteoarthritis who take metformin have a slower rate of medial cartilage loss, putting them at a reduced risk for total knee replacement, a new study found.
Garlic May Ward off Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis
December 19, 2018
An inexpensive and relatively benign supplement may reduce OA inflammation.
Obesity: Friend or Foe in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
September 07, 2018
Does the obesity paradox suggest a protective effect?
More Falls and Fractures After Gastric Bypass Surgery
August 20, 2018
Swedish researchers found a 30% increase in the risk of fractures-independent of the degree of weight loss.
Obesity, Hypertension, and Diuretic Use Double the Risk of Gout
August 13, 2018
Identifying populations at risk may provide opportunities for primary prevention.
Weighty Concerns in Rheumatoid Arthritis
May 01, 2018
Both weight loss and obesity are associated with worsening disability in RA.
Obesity Weighs on Spondyloarthropathy Outcomes
November 22, 2017
Patients experience higher disease activity, lower quality of life, and worse physical functioning.
Obesity Not Linked to Refractory Rheumatoid Arthritis
October 30, 2017
Associated comorbidities can bias clinical disease activity measures.