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How might ACL surgery increase the risk of knee osteoarthritis?
Some individuals who have had anterior-cruciate-ligament reconstruction (ACLR), the kind of surgery often performed on athletes' knees, may develop early-onset knee osteoarthritis. A new study in the Journal of Orthopaedic ...
Mar 19, 2025
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Engineered stem cells automatically deliver arthritis drugs at prescribed times of day
With nearly 1.5 million people suffering from rheumatoid and juvenile arthritis in the United States, researchers at Shriners Children's St. Louis have discovered a revolutionary way to potentially minimize flare-ups and ...
Mar 6, 2025
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Engineered cartilage from nasal septum cells helps treat complex knee injuries
Injuries to the articular cartilage in different joints, including the knee, are painful and limit mobility. In response, researchers at the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel are developing cartilage implants ...
Mar 5, 2025
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Overactive bladder positively associated with arthritis
Overactive bladder (OAB) is associated with arthritis, with a positive association seen after adjustment for all covariates, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in Scientific Reports.
Mar 5, 2025
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Global study finds more than 130% rise in postmenopausal osteoarthritis over past three decades
The global number of cases of osteoarthritis, as well as the disability associated with the condition, has risen by more than 130% over the past three decades among women who have gone through the menopause, indicates a data ...
Mar 4, 2025
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Autoimmune diseases misdiagnosed as psychosomatic can lead to long-term damage to physical and mental well-being
A "chasm of misunderstanding and miscommunication" is often experienced between clinicians and patients, leading to autoimmune diseases such as lupus and vasculitis being wrongly diagnosed as psychiatric or psychosomatic ...
Mar 2, 2025
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Genetic mutation suppresses inflammatory response—could be basis for novel treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Research led by York University's Faculty of Health reveals how a specific mutation in a protein called TRAF1 can shut down an overactive immune response, dramatically reducing inflammation in mice. Lead researcher Ali Abdul-Sater ...
Feb 27, 2025
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Having an X-ray to diagnose knee arthritis might make you more likely to consider potentially unnecessary surgery
Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability, affecting more than 2 million Australians.
Feb 20, 2025
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Arthritis sufferers don't get the mental health support they need, study says
People with inflammatory arthritis run a substantially increased risk for mood disorders like depression and anxiety.
Feb 19, 2025
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Novel biomarker for rheumatoid arthritis revealed
Researchers have developed a novel analytical method for tracking disease progression in patients that shows great potential for health care implementation.
Feb 18, 2025
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Rheumatoid arthritis tied to cognitive decline in dementia
A new Swedish study has, for the first time, shown a link between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and cognitive decline in dementia patients. The study, published in the journal Neurology, emphasizes the importance of careful monitoring ...
Feb 10, 2025
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Intermittent fasting aids some outcomes for postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis
Intermittent fasting may benefit antioxidant and inflammatory markers in postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published online Jan. 18 in Scientific Reports.
Jan 31, 2025
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Age at first birth may influence later rheumatoid arthritis risk
Women with an age at first birth (AFB) younger than 26 or older than 35 years have a higher risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis later in life, according to a study published online Jan. 16 in PLOS ONE.
Jan 30, 2025
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Rheumatoid arthritis causally linked to prostate cancer
Genetically predicted rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is causally associated with prostate cancer (PCa), according to a study published online Jan. 10 in Medicine.
Jan 29, 2025
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Topical mupirocin lowers lupus inflammation, study finds
Systemic lupus erythematosus, more commonly known as lupus, has a variety of symptoms and room for improvement when it comes to treatment.
Jan 29, 2025
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Therapeutic blood clots activated by mRNA could cushion the blow of osteoarthritis
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have developed a promising technique for treating osteoarthritis using therapeutic blood clots activated by messenger RNA.
Jan 22, 2025
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Applied precision medicine: High-tech microscopy enables tailored rheumatology therapies
Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common inflammatory joint disorder, affecting over 60,000 people in Austria alone, with women being three times as likely to suffer from the condition as men. While treatment advances over ...
Jan 22, 2025
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Study identifies mechanism underlying increased osteoarthritis risk in postmenopausal females
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that disproportionally affects postmenopausal women, and the millions affected can attest to the pain, reduced mobility and diminished quality of life that comes from this disease.
Jan 16, 2025
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Software uncovers link between childhood maltreatment and higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis in later life
University of Birmingham venture Dexter has demonstrated the power of its Dexter software platform in a study showing that people whose childhoods featured abuse, neglect or domestic abuse carry a significantly increased ...
Jan 15, 2025
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Gout flares often underreported in US adults with gout
Gout flares are commonly underreported among U.S. adults with gout, according to a study published in the January issue of ACR Open Rheumatology.
Jan 14, 2025
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Study unveils 13 genes that increase the risk of osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a painful condition in which cartilage—the protective cushioning between the joints—gradually breaks down. The progressive joint disease, which affects more than 32 million people in the United States, ...
Jan 8, 2025
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More than half of people with rheumatoid arthritis found to have anemia
Anemia is prevalent among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Oct. 26 in Cureus.
Jan 2, 2025
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Rheumatoid arthritis associated with increased risk for new heart failure
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a higher rate of heart failure subtypes, according to a study published online Dec. 9 in Arthritis Care & Research.
Dec 21, 2024
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Study reveals analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties in Annona squamosa leaves
In Brazil, researchers have identified substances with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperalgesic (against persistent pain) and anti-arthritic activity in the leaves of Annona squamosa, a tree popularly known in the ...
Dec 19, 2024
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