News tagged with arthritis sufferers

Scientists discover an epigenetic cause of osteoarthritis

In what could be a breakthrough in the practical application of epigenetic science, U.K. scientists used human tissue samples to discover that those with osteoarthritis have a signature epigenetic change (DNA methylation) ...

Genetics Jul 06, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Not taking gastroprotective drugs prescribed with anti-inflammatory medicines

To relieve pain, arthritis sufferers are prescribed medications that may include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors, both of which can irritate the digestive tract. At times ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism Apr 16, 2012 | not rated yet | 0