Vitamin D and Sunlight Exposure Are Associated with Reduced Knee Cartilage Loss - June 23rd, 2009

Vitamin D plays an important role in both bone and cartilage homeostasis; however, it is unclear what role vitamin D deficiency and sufficiency play in human osteoarthritis progression.  Here, Ding et al (Arthritis Rheum 2009; 60(5): 1381) explore the associations of serum vitamin D and self-reported sunlight exposure with longitudinal changes in knee cartilage volume assessed with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Effectiveness of Tai Chi for Musculoskeletal Pain Reviewed - June 4th, 2009

Tai Chi, a popular form of exercise involving stylized and controlled movements, has been advocated as a way to manage pain, maximize function, and improve quality of life for a variety of chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia.  However, the evaluation of its efficacy in these conditions has been limited...

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