Calcium benefits the body by supporting bone health and possibly reducing the risk of colon cancer. Calcium may also help improve blood pressure and boost better weight control. Adequate calcium is ...

AROUND 10 million people in the UK have osteoarthritis with an estimated 350,000 new cases diagnosed each year.

Risk factors associated with OA are age, genetics, mechanical overload and presence of calcium-containing microcrystals. Calcium pyrophosphate crystals including monoclinic and triclinic dihydrate ...

If three joints were added to this model (i.e. midcarpal joint ... patient with gout and 1 (12.5%) control (ie, calcium pyrophosphate crystals), and negative for crystals in 10 (20.4%) patients with ...

AROUND 10 million people in the UK have osteoarthritis with an estimated 350,000 new cases diagnosed each year. With an ageing population and soaring rates of obesity, osteoarthritis is becoming ...

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Background: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a significant and challenging complication following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of treating ...

It occurs when urate, a byproduct of breaking down purine-rich foods like red meat and alcohol, accumulates in the body and forms needle-shaped crystals around the joints. These crystals cause ...

and blepharospasm as large numbers of calcium oxalate crystals penetrate the cornea. [22] Tulips and "Tulip Fingers". The sap of the tulip (family Liliaceae) contains the well-characterized ...

Joint pain on one side of the body may be an indication of arthritis. Arthritis refers to a group of diseases that cause inflammation and swelling of one or more joints. Joint pain can either occur ...

Healthy joints behave normally even during this weather variation but arthritic joints become stiff. Joint health can be maintained by regular muscle strengthening exercises and a balanced nutritional ...