Promising New Method Could Replace Injections With Pills
Treatment for chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis often requires lifelong injections. However, fear of needles, the risk of infection, and pain associated with injections can…
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A New Model of an Ancient Disease: Study Identifies Novel Treatment Targets for Gout
UC San Diego researchers have developed a new model of arthritis, focusing on the joint lubricating protein lubricin. Many people view gout as a disease…
Workplace Hazard? Common Dusts Found To Increase Arthritis Risk
They may also amplify the negative effects of smoking and genetic predisposition on the risk of disease. Common workplace dusts and fumes from agents such…
Secrets to Aging Gracefully: Researchers Uncover Factors Linked to Optimal Aging
Findings underline the importance of a strength-based rather than a deficit-based focus on aging and older adults. What are the keys to “successful” or optimal…
Common Arthritis Treatment May Actually Accelerate Disease Progression
Two recent studies have shown that corticosteroid injections, which are commonly used to treat the pain associated with knee osteoarthritis, may actually contribute to the…
Groundbreaking Study Finds Treatment Effective for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Researchers have shown for the first time that a class of anti-fibrotic drugs inhibits the progression of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in people with rheumatoid…
Scientists Discover a Unique Gut Bacteria That May Cause Arthritis
A bacterium has been identified by the CU Division of Rheumatology that may trigger rheumatoid arthritis in those who are already at risk. Researchers at…
Pain Relievers Like Ibuprofen and Naproxen May Worsen Arthritis Inflammation
Taking anti-inflammatory pain relievers like ibuprofen and naproxen for osteoarthritis may worsen inflammation in the knee joint over time. This is according to a new…
New Treatment Target Could Counter Bone Loss
A new function for a protein that regulates osteoclasts—the cells that break down bone—has been discovered by researchers, and it may pave the way for…
Fixing Knee Pain: New Cartilage Substitute Is Better Than the Real Thing
The team hopes to conduct clinical trials next year (2023). Some patients have tried everything to cure their knee pain, including over-the-counter painkillers, physical therapy,…
Walking Can Reduce Knee Pain for People Who Have Arthiritis
How walking can lead to healthier knees. According to a recent study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology and conducted by Baylor College of Medicine researchers,…
Scientists Find a Better Way To Treat Gout
Should doctors rethink the standard gout treatment? Gout is caused by the accumulation of urate crystals in the joints, and xanthine oxidase inhibitors such as…
Autistic Individuals Have Worryingly High Rates of Chronic Health Conditions
New study reveals autistic people have worse health and healthcare According to a recent University of Cambridge study, autistic people are more likely to experience…
Saffron: A Safe and Effective Natural Therapy for Arthritis Sufferers?
Arthritis is a painful inflammation of the joints that affects 24 percent of adult Americans and is a leading cause of work disability, according to…
Startling News: Chronic Health Conditions Are Far More Common in Recent Generations
Compared to previous generations, older adults are more likely to experience a variety of health ailments According to Penn State and Texas State University research,…
Genes Can Predict the Success of Arthritis Treatment
A recent study demonstrates that genes may predict how well people respond to treatments for arthritis. According to a new study from the Queen Mary…
Early Detection of Arthritis Now Possible Thanks to Artificial Intelligence
Neural network learns to differentiate between healthy and inflamed bones using finger joints. Researchers have been able to teach artificial intelligence neural networks to distinguish…
Crucial Link Found Between Arthritis, Serious Liver Disease and a Common Genetic Condition
Edith Cowan University has identified key links between arthritis and the risk of serious liver disease in people with hemochromatosis. New Edith Cowan University (ECU)…