Nathan Wei
Nathan Wei, MD FACP FACR is a rheumatologist and Director of the Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. For more info: Arthritis Treatment
Articles by this Author
Platelet Rich Plasma – PRP For Achilles Tendonitis
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 11/21/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body and connects the gastrocnemius (calf muscle) to the back of the calcaneus (heel bone)
The Achilles tendon is what allows a person to stand up on their toes as well as jump up and down
Stem Cells For Osteoarthritis: I Look Ten Years Younger Since my Facelift… But my Knees Still Feel Their Age… What Can I Do?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 10/22/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
One of the first articles to mention stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis was an article published in the December 2003 article Arthritis and Rheumatism (Murphy JM, et al Arthritis Rheum
Low Back Pain Relief... How to Get It Without Drugs - From an Arthritis Expert!
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 10/18/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Low back pain is second only to the common cold as a reason to visit a physician’s office Low back pain is a common problem because of our upright stance, the demands placed on us by our daily routines, as well as our habits, many of which can aggravate back pain
If An Earthworm Can Grow A New Body, Why Can’t A Human Grow New Cartilage For Their Knee Or Hip?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 10/17/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
If a tadpole’s tail is cut off, it will grow a new one If a salamander’s leg is cut off, it will grow a new one
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome of the Foot?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 10/10/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is condition where the posterior tibial nerve in the ankle is compressed In many ways, this condition is analogous to carpal tunnel syndrome in the hand where the median nerve is compressed
The Ultimate Betrayal Of The Knee Arthritis Lambs
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 09/29/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
About 20% of the 900,000 arthroscopic knee surgeries performed annually in North America are done as treatment for osteoarthritis (Time, 2008) A knee arthroscopy is a procedure where a small telescope is inserted into a joint and debris is removed
Stem Cell Therapy For Arthritis: Is It Possible To Wind The Aging Clocks Of The Cartilage Cells In Your Joints Backwards?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 09/24/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Research on stem cells is leading scientists to investigate the possibility of cell-based therapies to treat disease, which is often referred to as regenerative medicine
Stem cells have two important characteristics that distinguish them from other types of cells
Hidden Danger...Who Else With Rheumatoid Arthritis Has Anemia?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 09/13/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory, systemic, autoimmune disease for which there is no known cure It is a common disorder and affects more than 2
Doctor… I Don’t Want A Joint Replacement For My Arthritis. What Are My Options?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 09/13/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Arthritis is a growing health concern The most common form of arthritis-osteoarthritis (OA)- is increasing in prevalence coincident with the Baby Boomer surge into late middle age
Doctor, When Should Muscle Relaxants be Used For Arthritis?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 09/13/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
One question that comes up repeatedly is, “Where do muscle relaxants fall into the treatment approach for different musculoskeletal conditions”
Patients will sometimes ask about them and physicians who see these patients sometimes wonder if these drugs should be considered
Knee Replacement Surgery May Be A Thing Of The Past For Many Baby Boomers
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 09/12/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Today, Baby Boomers (defined as those people born between the years 1946 to 1964) are living longer, staying more active, and very interested in continuing to maintain a vigorous lifestyle
Multiple research studies have demonstrated the benefit of regular exercise in forestalling the complications related to such degenerative conditions as diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease
Doctor… Tell me About How I Can Get Into a Research Trial For my Arthritis?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 09/11/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Research trials are conducted for all pharmaceutical drugs for arthritis that eventually reach the market
A clinical research trial may be the only way you can get early access to a breakthrough arthritis treatment; however, there are pluses and minuses so it’s important to understand the questions that need to be asked and answered
A New Test to Detect Osteoarthritis Early… Will it Help?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 09/10/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis It affects more than 20 million Americans according to some estimates
