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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Postmenopausal women found to have higher risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis
Postmenopausal women, particularly those who experience early menopause, may have a higher risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a review published online Sept. 30 in BMC Rheumatology.
Dec 18, 2024
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Researchers develop new test for early osteoarthritis diagnosis
Diagnosing osteoarthritis often occurs in the late stages when cartilage degradation is severe, making it difficult to distinguish it from other types of arthritis and to determine the best treatment plan.
Dec 18, 2024
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People with inflammatory arthritis currently taking gabapentinoids are more likely to suffer bone fractures
New research led by Keele University and published in the journal BMC Medicine has shown that people with inflammatory arthritis currently using gabapentinoids are more likely to break their bones.
Dec 12, 2024
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Radiation-free screening can identify interstitial lung involvement in rheumatoid arthritis
For asymptomatic rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, a new radiation-free screening protocol can identify suspected interstitial lung involvement (ILI), according to a study published online Nov. 23 in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
Dec 6, 2024
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Socioeconomic factors may not predict rheumatoid arthritis disease activity
The impact of socioeconomic factors on disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) varies by academic or safety net hospital setting, according to a study published online Oct. 18 in ACR Open Rheumatology.
Dec 6, 2024
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Specific pesticides linked to increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis
Specific pesticides are associated with an increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis among older adults, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in Scientific Reports.
Dec 5, 2024
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Infertility linked to onset of systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease after childbirth
Women who experience infertility but do not use fertility treatments have a higher risk of developing a group of conditions called systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARD) in the nine years after a naturally conceived ...
Dec 5, 2024
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Minimally invasive procedure relieves knee arthritis
A minimally invasive procedure provides significant relief from knee pain and may prevent the need for knee replacement surgery in people with osteoarthritis, according to a study being presented this week at the annual meeting ...
Dec 3, 2024
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Detecting osteoarthritis before patients need joint replacement
An imaging technique currently available only at synchrotrons like the Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) could one day enable doctors to detect osteoarthritis while patients can still be treated ...
Dec 2, 2024
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Eating oily fish, fruits and cereals and drinking one pint of beer a week can cut risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Moderate alcohol consumption and a higher intake of fruits, oily fish, and cereals are linked to a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while tea and coffee may be linked to an increased risk, according to new research from ...
Dec 2, 2024
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Study: Moderate alcohol, oily fish, cereal lower arthritis risk; tea, coffee may raise it
Moderate alcohol intake and eating more fruit, oily fish and cereals are linked to lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while tea and coffee may be linked to increased risk, new research shows.
Nov 29, 2024
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Scientists identify key cells that could be targeted to prevent arthritis flare-ups
New research has pinpointed key cells that could be targeted to prevent painful rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups, offering potential new hope to millions of people with the condition world-wide.
Nov 29, 2024
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Early skeleton map reveals how bones form in humans
The first "blueprint" of human skeletal development reveals how the skeleton forms, shedding light on the process of arthritis, and highlighting cells involved in conditions that affect skull and bone growth.
Nov 20, 2024
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Knee problems tend to flare up as you age—an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options
Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren't limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in the wrong direction can ...
Nov 18, 2024
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How new therapies are transforming the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis
The use of biologic and targeted therapies for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) surpassed more typical therapies in recent years, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
Nov 13, 2024
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Biomarker discovery offers a novel therapeutic approach for rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common form of chronic inflammatory arthritis, characterized by synovitis and progressive destruction of bone and cartilage in the affected joints. Conventional synthetic disease-modifying ...
Nov 12, 2024
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Gut microbiome dynamics linked to rheumatoid arthritis progression
University of Leeds-led research has identified specific changes in the gut microbiome of individuals at risk of rheumatoid arthritis, potentially discovering disease onset mechanisms.
Gut microbiome changes linked to onset of clinically evident rheumatoid arthritis
Changes in the make-up of the gut microbiome are linked to the onset of clinically evident rheumatoid arthritis in those at risk of the disease because of genetic, environmental, or immunological factors, suggests research ...
Nov 8, 2024
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Light physical activity linked to improved vascular parameters in rheumatoid arthritis
Sedentary behavior (SB) is negatively associated and light physical activity (PA) is positively associated with vascular parameters among postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published ...
Nov 6, 2024
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Two genes linked to rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis could serve as targets for diagnosis and treatment
Rheumatoid arthritis is a common disease affecting an estimated 17 million people worldwide. The disease is caused by immune cells attacking the joints and can result in pain, swelling, and damage to the cartilage and bone. ...
Nov 5, 2024
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Bidirectional link seen for rheumatoid arthritis, interstitial lung disease
There is a bidirectional association for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to a study published online Oct. 12 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.
Nov 5, 2024
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Anxiety/depression linked to health-related quality-of-life losses in seropositive rheumatoid arthritis
Patients with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with moderate and extreme anxiety/depression have mean health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) losses, regardless of pain and discomfort, according to a study published ...
Nov 5, 2024
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