Research into the Efficacy of Hyaluronic Acid Knee Injections ContinuesWritten by Jana Willinger
Hyaluronic acid, a key component of human tissue, aiding body’s flexibility, mobility and moisture retention is a popular component of many anti-aging products but can also provide a wealth of benefits in medical sphere. Recently, in an attempt to find effective treatment methods for arthritis, scientists have found a strong association between levels of Hyaluronic acid and severe knee and hip arthritis known as osteoarthritis or OA. The study, conducted by researches from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University Medical Center, utilized a diverse subject base of blood samples from 753 white and black American men and women. This research is part of hope that early identification and intervention can improve outcomes for people with OA, a common cause of pain and disability among older Americans. The findings suggest that measuring levels of Hyaluronic acid could allow doctors to help prevent joint destruction before it can be measured on an X-ray image. In a similar vein, Hyaluronic acid injections have been prescribed by doctors for over 20 years as a method for treating osteoarthritis of knee. Hyaluronic acid is thought to restore elasticity to synovial fluid that surrounds knee joint, which is depleted in patients with osteoarthritis of knee. However, there is continued debate as to efficacy of these treatments. Recently, French researchers compared safety and effectiveness of NRD101 Hyalauronic acid knee injection with an orally administered drug, diacerein, shown by past research to have a structural benefit in hip osteoarthritis.
| | Dr. Bernstein Named One of “America’s Top Dentists”Written by Sara Goldstein
The Consumers’ Research Council of America recently named The Consumers’ Research Council of America San Francisco area cosmetic dentist Joshua Bernstein one of “America’s Top Dentists.” This title shall be added to his already prestigious record that includes winning 2002 Dental Practice of Year Award and being featured on “Extreme Makeover” in 2003.Wilma Chan California State Assembly Majority Leader had this to say to Dr. Bernstein: “Congratulations on winning 2002 Dental Practice of Year Award. Your ability to provide quality care at a time when dental and medical profession is being challenged to streamline services and work with managed care is to be congratulated. No doubt you have worked hard to bring your practice to this level of excellence, and it must bring you satisfaction to see that you efforts have not been in vain. Good luck with continued success in providing quality dental services." The Consumers’ Research Council of America names dentists based on experience, training, ADA board certification and professional associates. Other dentists nominated Dr. Bernstein for this distinction.
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