Patients with CPPD exhibited a greater increase in disc calcification over time vs those with DDD, as well as more frequent erosive changes in the thoracic spine and calcification in the lumbar spine.

Adults who reported feeling lonely had a higher risk of developing degenerative heart valve disease, even after accounting for traditional heart disease risk factors and genetics, according to new ...

Nerve growth factor (NGF) has been shown to be upregulated in joints affected by osteoarthritis, many cell types in the joint express NGF receptors, and an important NGF effect is to increase pain ...

In a new analysis of data, researchers have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) ...

Healthy mice receiving injections of nerve growth factor (NGF) into their knee joints developed multiple joint abnormalities seen in osteoarthritis (OA), suggesting that the substance does a lot more ...

From quick bedside ultrasounds to detailed MRIs and innovative weight-bearing scans, imaging technology is transforming how we detect and manage knee problems. Each method offers unique strengths, ...