Arthritis

AAOS approves AUC for non-arthroplasty treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
Dec 17 13


The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors recently approved an AUC to help physicians treat patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the… AAOS approves AUC for non-arthroplasty treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee   

 

Disability, distress in RA patients cut in half over last 20 years
Dec 02 13


New research reveals that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) today have an easier time with daily living than patients diagnosed two decades ago. According… Disability, distress in RA patients cut in half over last 20 years   

 

Molecule common in some cancers, rheumatoid arthritis leads to potential therapy for both
Nov 13 13


A molecule that helps cells stick together is significantly over-produced in two very different diseases — rheumatoid arthritis and a variety of cancers, including… Molecule common in some cancers, rheumatoid arthritis leads to potential therapy for both   

 

Wayne State researchers discover specific inhibitor for rheumatoid arthritis treatment
Nov 12 13


Collaborating with researchers from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, a research team at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine led… Wayne State researchers discover specific inhibitor for rheumatoid arthritis treatment   

 

Osteoarthritis medicine delivered on-demand
Nov 06 13


Scientists are reporting development of a squishy gel that when compressed - like at a painful knee joint - releases anti-inflammatory medicine. The new… Osteoarthritis medicine delivered on-demand   

 

Study links intestinal bacteria to rheumatoid arthritis
Nov 05 13


Researchers have linked a species of intestinal bacteria known as Prevotella copri to the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, the first demonstration in humans that… Study links intestinal bacteria to rheumatoid arthritis   

 

New STELARA data show inhibition of joint destruction in active psoriatic arthritis
Oct 28 13


New findings from two integrated Phase 3 Janssen Research & Development, LLC (Janssen)-sponsored studies showed treatment with STELARA® (ustekinumab) resulted in significantly greater inhibition… New STELARA data show inhibition of joint destruction in active psoriatic arthritis   

 

Health habits tied to heart disease, arthritis risk
Oct 19 13


Older women who exercise regularly and don’t smoke may have a substantially lower risk of late-life disability than their peers with less-healthy habits, say… Health habits tied to heart disease, arthritis risk   

 

Recommendations guide physicians in treatment of systemic juvenile arthritis
Sep 24 13


In the U.S., there are nearly 300,000 children with juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic illnesses according to estimates from the American College of Rheumatology… Recommendations guide physicians in treatment of systemic juvenile arthritis   

 

Rheumatoid arthritis: biologics in second-line therapy show benefit
Aug 31 13


The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) examined 9 biotechnologically produced drugs for the treatment of adults with rheumatoid arthritis… Rheumatoid arthritis: biologics in second-line therapy show benefit   

 

Specialist nurses as good as doctors in managing rheumatoid arthritis patients
Aug 28 13


Patients attending clinical nurse specialist clinics do not get inferior treatment to that offered by consultant rheumatologists, the results of a major new clinical… Specialist nurses as good as doctors in managing rheumatoid arthritis patients   

 

Many psoriasis patients dissatisfied with treatment
Aug 26 13


Half of people with psoriasis are not satisfied with the treatment they’re receiving for the skin condition, according to a new study.

Marked by… Many psoriasis patients dissatisfied with treatment   

 

Omega-3s tied to lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Aug 23 13


Women who have diets high in omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish are less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis than those who skimp on… Omega-3s tied to lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis   

 

Faster, simpler diagnosis for fibromyalgia may be on the horizon
Jul 23 13


Researchers have developed a reliable way to use a finger-stick blood sample to detect fibromyalgia syndrome, a complicated pain disorder that often is difficult… Faster, simpler diagnosis for fibromyalgia may be on the horizon   

 

Preventing cell death in osteoarthritis
Jul 11 13


UK scientists have found a naturally occurring molecule in the body which may have important consequences for treating osteoarthritis. Researchers from The University of… Preventing cell death in osteoarthritis   

 

New research could pave the way to safer treatments for arthritis
Jul 05 13


The increased risk of heart attack or stroke associated with many arthritis drugs may be avoidable, according to a new international study co-authored by… New research could pave the way to safer treatments for arthritis   

 

Discovery shows fat triggers rheumatoid arthritis
May 09 13

Scientists have discovered that fat cells in the knee secrete a protein linked to arthritis, a finding that paves the way for new gene… Discovery shows fat triggers rheumatoid arthritis   

 

Regular, moderate exercise does not worsen pain in people with fibromyalgia
May 02 13

For many people who have fibromyalgia, even the thought of exercising is painful.

Yet a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center shows… Regular, moderate exercise does not worsen pain in people with fibromyalgia   

 

International study finds new genetic links to juvenile arthritis
Apr 25 13

Researchers report in Nature Genetics they have increased the number of confirmed genes linked to juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) from three to 17… International study finds new genetic links to juvenile arthritis   

 

Even a few cigarettes a day increases risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Apr 22 13

Number of cigarettes smoked a day and the number of years a person has smoked both increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), finds… Even a few cigarettes a day increases risk of rheumatoid arthritis   

 

Medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may affect abortion rate in women
Apr 16 13

A new study published in the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) journal, Arthritis Care & Research, reveals that women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who… Medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may affect abortion rate in women   

 

AstraZeneca arthritis drug meets one of two study goals
Apr 05 13

AstraZeneca’s experimental rheumatoid arthritis pill fostamatinib met only one of two goals in a late-stage clinical trial, leaving the future of one of the… AstraZeneca arthritis drug meets one of two study goals   

 

Research find links between lifestyle and developing rheumatoid arthritis
Mar 18 13

Researchers in Manchester have found a link between several lifestyle factors and pre-existing conditions, including smoking cigarettes and diabetes, and an increased risk of… Research find links between lifestyle and developing rheumatoid arthritis   

 

Double-jointed adolescents at risk for joint pain
Feb 28 13

A prospective study by U.K. researchers found that adolescents who are double-jointed—medically termed joint hypermobility—are at greater risk for developing musculoskeletal pain as they… Double-jointed adolescents at risk for joint pain   

 

Fibromyalgia prevalence at 2.1 percent of general German population
Feb 19 13

Researchers have determined that fibromyalgia prevalence is 2.1% of the general population in Germany. Results appearing in Arthritis Care & Research, a journal published… Fibromyalgia prevalence at 2.1 percent of general German population   

 
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