How to Use arthritis in a Sentence

arthritis

noun
  • Rates of arthritis in moose grew during years with lower kill rates from wolves, the research says.
    NBC News, 23 Apr. 2022
  • There is not enough evidence to support the use of stem cell injection for knee arthritis.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 18 May 2022
  • And then there are the physical culprits: arthritis, backaches, hip pain.
    Milo F. Bryant, Men's Health, 1 June 2022
  • Wolves didn’t appear to target moose in their prime ages, unless the moose were affected by severe arthritis, the study found.
    NBC News, 23 Apr. 2022
  • Declawing can lead to chronic pain, arthritis, balance issues, and back problems.
    Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Cannabis and its extracts, such as CBD oil and hemp oil, are both beneficial for dogs with arthritis.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Ginger is in stable condition and is receiving treatment for arthritis.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 5 May 2022
  • In addition, training with these bands can be used by people with degenerative diseases like arthritis.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 12 May 2022
  • Nearly 60 million adults have been diagnosed by a doctor with arthritis which is inflammation of the joints.
    Forbes, 13 May 2022
  • Spinal curvatures worsen with age, leading to arthritis, degenerative changes in the spine and decreased lung function.
    cleveland, 13 June 2022
  • Conaghan investigates new drugs for arthritis, including a growth factor called sprifermin that appears to slow the loss of cartilage in some patients.
    Claudia Wallis, Scientific American, 1 June 2022
  • Joint or muscle problems: Inflammation can affect your joints or muscles due to injury, arthritis, or disease.
    Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Wolves take down moose with arthritis and kill them at an outsized pace, according to the study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution.
    NBC News, 23 Apr. 2022
  • Grandma Moses, who spent years crafting intricate embroidery, faced a point when arthritis made the delicate needlework too painful to continue.
    Committee Of 200, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
  • One storyline, in particular, involves the invention of a vibrator that is comfortable for people with arthritis.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 May 2022
  • Gout is a form of arthritis that causes swollen and stiff joints.
    Anne Harding, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • And with the arthritis, hanging a guitar on my neck hurts.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2022
  • It's even prescribed in a lot of countries for arthritis pain.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 June 2023
  • The routine helps soothe the arthritis in his right knee, first diagnosed in 2008.
    Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Long term, overgrown nails can lead to arthritis and tendonitis in their feet, legs and back.
    Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The chemical is sometimes used to try to treat arthritis.
    Erika Edwards, NBC News, 23 Aug. 2023
  • If left untreated, the infection can spread to the joints and cause arthritis.
    Emily Mullin, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2024
  • My dad has severe arthritis in his knees and is awaiting surgery.
    Amy Dickinson, cleveland, 29 July 2022
  • Many of the drugs treat the same things: diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and cancer.
    Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Some studies say half of people who tear their ACLs will get arthritis in 10 years.
    Matt Villano, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022
  • The key symptom in this stage is arthritis which usually affects the knees.
    Amanda MacMillan, Health, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Cortese has arthritis and can’t help much in the shop anymore; scooping the hard-serve is too difficult.
    Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2022
  • As part of the study, researchers took X-ray images to evaluate signs of arthritis in their knee joints.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 20 May 2024
  • Broccoli Sometimes, the best foods for arthritis are the most unassuming.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Sadly, there came a day when Grandmother’s arthritis and Alzheimer’s got the best of her and the artichokes were no more.
    Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2023

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