January 30, 2020     Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Knee, Hand Osteoarthritis Questioned There is insufficient evidence to support long-term effects on pain and functioning of low-dose radiation therapy for hand and knee osteoarthritis, say researchers writing in The Lancet Rheumatology. Learn more   Motion Tests Essential for an Osteoarthritis Diagnosis Simple hip motion tests and observing for pain during that motion were helpful in identifying patients most likely to have hip osteoarthritis on plain radiography, say researchers recently writing in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Learn more   Tai-Chi, Topical Capsaicin Among the New Treatment Recommendations for Osteoarthritis The American College of Rheumatology (ACR), in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation, has issued treatment guidelines for osteoarthritis of the hand, hip and knee. This is the first update since 2012. Learn more   RHEUMATOLOGY HEALTHCARE JOB OPPORTUNITIES Visit Rheumatology Network for easy access to new job opportunities in rheumatology. As a service to our readers, we've posted a national "Job Board" in the upper right-hand corner of the site. Suggestions for other content sections? Email the editor at areyes@mmhgroup.com.