Updated projections suggest that arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity limitation will remain large and growing problems for clinical and public health systems, which must plan and create policies and resources to address these future needs. By 2040, the number of U.S. adults with doctor-diagnosed arthritis is projected to increase 49% to 78.4 million. Can the healthcare system accommodate these projected increases? Not without changes. By 2025, the expected demand for rheumatologists is expected to exceed supply by 2,576 adult and 33 pediatric rheumatologists…
Even Doctors & Nurses Don’t Always Have Healthy Lifestyles
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)—Even doctors and nurses don’t always follow the healthy lifestyle choices they recommend for patients to reduce the risk of medical problems, such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes, a U.S. study suggests. Although rates of these conditions appeared lower among healthcare workers than other people, the diseases were still common. They…
Small Grants Fund Physical Activity to Combat OA
To increase access to community-based physical activity for arthritis patients, the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance has awarded funding to three programs designed to implement evidence-based physical activity programs and osteoarthritis education in their communities…
Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Should Exercise More, Sit Less
Physical activity can improve mobility, strength and bone health, reduce fall risk for patients with RA
Exercise Can Help Patients With Rheumatic Disease Live Well
Physical activity can decrease pain, reduce symptoms, aid flexibility, and improve mental outlook
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Epidemiology makes a career of studying arthritis health disparities for Leigh Callahan, PhD