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What Is Septic Arthritis?

Septic Arthritis is a type of infectious arthritis which, as a result of a post-operative infection, represents an invasion of a large joint by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. More than 20,000 cases of septic arthritis are diagnosed every year within the United States.

As organisms invade the joint via inoculation, contiguous infection from tissue, or through the bloodstream, other joints become susceptible to becoming infected. As the bacterial infection spreads and becomes more virulent, major damage is incurred to the articular cartilage which causes fluid buildup of cytokines.

As the fluid buildup continues, cartilage erosion begins to occur along the lateral margins of the infected joint. Large effusions can occur in larger joints such as the hip can eventually result in restricted blood supply and necrosis of the bone. This advanced state can occur as early as three days into an untreated infection.

 
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Root Relieves Back Pain

The British Journal of Sports Medicine has releases findings that an ointment made from the comfrey root has medicinal properties that aid in the relief of back pain.

The study included more than 120 participants who had chronic back pain yet were all able to feel marked improvement in regards to the amount of pain they felt.

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Migraine Link to Breast Cancer

According to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington, women who experience chronic migraine headaches are at a significantly lower risk of breast cancer.

Because of the hormone related triggers, there is a direct correlation between migraines and breast cancer, said Dr. Christopher Li.

Women that have a history of migraines are at a 30-percent less risk of cancer.

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Environment Affects Sleep

In a study conducted at the Sousze Sleep Center in Hamburg, Germany, it was found that the root cause of more than 40-percent of all sleep related disorders or problems had an environmental cause.

"This was a progressive, three year study in which we asked a hundred patients to keep accurate logs and record their sleep experiences, including what would disturb them," said Dr. Sousze.

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