Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis tied to pregnancy complications

Pregnant women with rheumatoid arthritis may have increased risks of high blood pressure, having an underweight baby or needing a cesarean section, a new…    

Light, flat shoes may be best for arthritic knees

When it comes to easing the pain of arthritic knees, footwear choice matters, new research shows.

And the findings suggest that flatter…    

15 Years After ACL Knee Reconstruction, 84% of Male Patients Still Highly Active

Eighty-four percent of males who had ACL knee (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction with a patellar tendon (the tendon that attaches the knee to the…    

Electro-acupuncture shows promise for knee arthritis

A modern twist on traditional acupuncture may bring some pain relief to people with knee arthritis, at least in the short term, a small…    

Don’t Let Arthritis Put the Kibosh on All Exercise (It Hurts More When You Stop)

Achy knees and joints caused by arthritis are not reasons to stop exercising.

Regular, modest exercise improves joint stability and strengthens…    

Smoking ups men’s rheumatoid arthritis risk most

Smoking is a risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a new analysis of 16 studies confirms.

The effect is especially strong in…    

Too much physical activity may lead to arthritis

Middle-aged men and women who engage in high levels of physical activity may be unknowingly causing damage to their knees and increasing their risk…    

Abused kids may grow up to have arthritis

New research hints that physical abuse suffered during childhood may increase the risk for osteoarthritis—the wear-and-tear form of arthritis in which the cartilage cushioning…    

Psoriatic arthritis common in people with psoriasis

As many as 14 percent of people with psoriasis may also have psoriatic arthritis, research shows.

Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disorder…    

Tai Chi has major benefits for arthritic knees

People suffering from creaky knees may want to give Tai Chi a try.

In a study, researchers found that practicing the Chinese…    

Anti-tumor necrosis factor treatment does not increase cancer Risk in RA patients

A recent study by Swedish researchers found that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients did not experience an elevated cancer risk in the first 6…    

Pain thresholds linked to inflammation and sleep problems in arthritis patients

Despite recent advances in anti-inflammatory therapy, many rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients continue to suffer from pain. Research published in BioMed Central’s open access journal,…    

Why fish oils help and how they could help even more

New research from Queen Mary, University of London and Harvard Medical School has revealed precisely why taking fish oils can help with conditions like…    

Biologics for rheumatoid arthritis work, but which is best?

More studies that directly compare the effectiveness of different biologic drugs for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are needed, say Cochrane Researchers. The researchers reviewed all…    

TENS for osteoarthritis: Not enough evidence to recommend

Despite twenty years of research on the use of electrostimulation techniques (TENS) for treatment of osteoarthritis in the knee, researchers still cannot say whether…    

Exercise programs recommended as standard for rheumatoid arthritis

Exercise programs designed to improve strength and stamina are safe and effective treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review.…    

Scientists find obesity alone does not cause arthritis in animals

The link between obesity and osteoarthritis may be more than just the wear and tear on the skeleton caused by added weight.

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Chinese herb shows promise for rheumatoid arthritis

The Chinese herb Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F (TwHF) proved more effective than the anti-inflammatory drug sulfasalazine in a study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.…    

Ways to Stop Pain, Limitations from Hand Arthritis

When arthritis affects the hands, a range of treatments may reduce pain and preserve joint mobility. The August issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter…    

Depression in arthritis patients often untreated

People with arthritis seem to have an elevated rate of depression, but the disorder goes untreated more often than not, a new study suggests.…    

Study to Assess Hip Exercises as Treatment for Osteoarthritis in the Knee Joints

Researchers at Rush University Medical Center are testing a novel regimen of hip-muscle exercises to decrease the load on the knee joints in patients…    

Childhood Arthritis: Common but Preventable Consequence of Lyme Disease

When left untreated, children infected with Lyme disease can experience many severe complications as a result including arthritis, problems with the heart or…    

Childhood Arthritis: Common but Preventable Consequence of Lyme Disease

When left untreated, children infected with Lyme disease can experience many severe complications as a result including arthritis, problems with the heart or central…    

Anti-TNF therapy safe for rheumatoid arthritis

When used at the recommended doses, treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) drugs, a relatively new class of drugs for RA treatment does not…    

Tai Chi may ease arthritis pain, disability

Practicing the controlled movements and deep breathing of Tai Chi may reduce arthritis pain and related disabilities, according to findings from a multi-study review.…