Reducing experimental inflammatory arthritis
(Medical Xpress)—UCD researchers led by Conway Fellow, Professor David Brayden in UCD School of Veterinary Medicine have successfully reduced inflammation in the swollen arthritic knees of a murine model using a novel nanoparticle.
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Enzyme-activating antibodies revealed as marker for most severe form of rheumatoid arthritis
In a series of lab experiments designed to unravel the workings of a key enzyme widely considered a possible trigger of rheumatoid arthritis, researchers at Johns Hopkins have found that in the most severe ...
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May 22, 2013 |
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Sugar injections for knee arthritis may ease pain
(HealthDay)—Injections of a sugar solution appear to help relieve knee pain and stiffness related to osteoarthritis, a new study suggests.
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May 21, 2013 |
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Blame your parents for bunion woes
A novel study reports that white men and women of European descent inherit common foot disorders, such as bunions (hallux valgus) and lesser toe deformities, including hammer or claw toe. Findings from the Framingham Foot ...
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May 20, 2013 |
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New theory on genesis of osteoarthritis comes with successful therapy in mice
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have turned their view of osteoarthritis (OA) inside out. Literally. Instead of seeing the painful degenerative disease as a problem primarily of the cartilage that cushions joints, ...
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May 19, 2013 |
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Ultrasound findings can improve classification of RA
(HealthDay)—Compared to clinical diagnosis of synovitis, ultrasound-detected synovitis provides either improved sensitivity or specificity when used with the American College of Rheumatology/European League ...
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May 15, 2013 |
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Strong genetic component of fibromyalgia suggested
(HealthDay)—A genome-wide linkage scan has identified the chromosome 17p11.2-q11.2 region as the susceptibility locus for fibromyalgia, according to research published in the April issue of Arthritis & ...
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May 11, 2013 |
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Discovery shows fat triggers rheumatoid arthritis
Scientists have discovered that fat cells in the knee secrete a protein linked to arthritis, a finding that paves the way for new gene therapies that could offer relief and mobility to millions worldwide.
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May 08, 2013 |
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Researchers finds Irish Lupus patients likely to benefit from new treatment
Researchers from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) have discovered that a new treatment for the inflammatory condition, Systemic Lupus Erythmstosus (SLE) could potentially benefit Irish patients who suffer from ...
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May 07, 2013 |
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'Oil for the joints' offers hope for osteoarthritis sufferers
A team of researchers led by a Boston University Biomedical Engineer has developed a new joint lubricant that could bring longer lasting relief to millions of osteoarthritis sufferers. The new synthetic polymer supplements ...
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May 02, 2013 |
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Regular, moderate exercise does not worsen pain in people with fibromyalgia
For many people who have fibromyalgia, even the thought of exercising is painful. Yet a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center shows that exercise does not worsen the pain associated with the disorder and may even ...
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May 02, 2013 |
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Foul-smelling gas shows health benefits in reducing joint swelling
A gas associated with the smell of rotten eggs has proven to effectively reduce joint swelling, in research which could lead to advances in the treatment of arthritis.
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Can stem cells help those with arthritis?
Stems cells taken from just a few grams of body fat are a promising weapon against the crippling effects of osteoarthritis.
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Apr 28, 2013 |
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Repairing articular cartilage defects with an injectable gel engineered with gene modified BMSCs
Researchers at Micro Orthopaedics, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, led by Dr. Ai-xi Yu, have suggested that articular cartilage defects can be repaired by a novel thermo-sensitive injectable hydrogel engineered with ...
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Apr 23, 2013 |
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Severe cutaneous adverse rxns up in allopurinol initiators
(HealthDay)—Allopurinol initiators have an almost 10-fold increased risk of severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) compared with nonusers, according to a study published in the April issue of Arthritis Ca ...
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