Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis incidence on the rise in women

The incidence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in women has risen during the period of 1995 to 2007, according to a newly published study by…    

Atherosclerosis in Rheumatoid Arthritis: What to Look for in Studies Using Carotid Ultrasound

Studies of myocardial infarction and other cardiovascular (CV) events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have consistently found that their incidence is at least…    

New mutant genes linked to rheumatoid arthritis

A large study of European populations has uncovered seven new clusters of defective genes that may be responsible for rheumatoid arthritis, a painful…    

Minorities Hit Hardest by Arthritis

The report finds that the prevalence of activity limitation, work limitation and severe joint pain are significantly higher among African Americans and Hispanics. These…    

Potential new test for early diagnosis of osteoarthritis identified

Researchers at King’s College London’s Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology, based at St Thomas’ Hospital have discovered new ways of measuring biological…    

New Pathway Involved in Rheumatoid Arthritis Identified

Investigators from Hospital for Special Surgery have identified a pathway involved in turning off inflammation that does not work properly in people with…    

BUSPH study links rheumatoid arthritis to vitamin D deficiency

Women living in the northeastern United States are more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA), suggesting a link between the autoimmune disease and vitamin…    

Longer Treatment for Juvenile Arthritis During Remission Does Not Reduce Relapse Rate

For patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis in remission, withdrawal of treatment with the drug methotrexate over 12 months vs. 6 months did not reduce…    

Pregnancy linked to lower rheumatoid arthritis risk

A new study finds that women who give birth may have a lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis than women who remain childless—though…    

Rheumatoid arthritis increasing in white women

After decades of decline, rheumatoid arthritis is on the rise among white women in the US, new research shows.

While the study…    

A Treatment for Osteoarthritis in the Knees?

Flip-flops and sneakers with flexible soles are easier on the knees than clogs or even special walking shoes, a study by Rush University…    

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…