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Repurposed diabetes drug can reduce pain for those with knee arthritis and overweight or obesity, clinical trial shows
A common diabetes drug can reduce the pain of people with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity, possibly delaying the need for knee replacements, Monash University-led research has found.
Apr 25, 2025
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Specific patient characteristics might contribute to poor recovery after hip replacement surgery
Hip replacement surgery, or total hip arthroplasty (THA), can lessen pain and improve function in individuals with hip osteoarthritis, but some patients continue to experience long-term physical deficits—including muscle ...
Apr 23, 2025
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Emerging metabolic pathways in osteoarthritis: Insights from recent studies and therapeutic avenues
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent conditions affecting tens of millions of U.S. adults, traditionally understood as a disease driven primarily by mechanical wear and tear. This perspective is being reshaped ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Immune cell 'messengers' could save crumbling bones—new hope for joint pain sufferers
A recent study has uncovered a potential breakthrough in treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), a debilitating bone disease that causes severe pain and joint collapse. Researchers have discovered that exosomes ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Blood biomarker could help identify patients at risk for severe scleroderma
Systemic sclerosis, or scleroderma, causes the hardening of skin and connective tissues. Often, the disease harms other organs, such as the heart, kidneys, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract, and it can lead to death.
Apr 14, 2025
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Yoga is as effective as strengthening exercises for knee osteoarthritis pain relief, study finds
Exercise therapy is suggested as a first-line treatment to improve joint pain and loss of function caused by osteoarthritis (OA), a musculoskeletal disorder that affects more than 595 million people worldwide. Yoga and strengthening ...
Biologic therapy significantly improves pregnancy outcomes in women with antiphospholipid syndrome
A clinical trial co-led by the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has found that blocking inflammation with the drug certolizumab significantly reduces the risk of serious adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with antiphospholipid ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Massive genetic study uncovers potential osteoarthritis treatments
About one in five American adults have osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. No treatment, however, exists to target the causes of the disease or to ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Study finds physicians treating chronic back pain need more education about axial spondyloarthritis
Many physicians who treat patients with chronic back pain lack the knowledge to identify people with axial spondyloarthritis, a chronic inflammatory disorder, and do not routinely screen for it, according to research led ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Scientists urge earlier diagnosis and treatment of psoriatic arthritis to prevent permanent damage
Delays in diagnosing and treating psoriatic arthritis—a common inflammatory disorder affecting around 200,000 people in the U.K.—are causing irreparable damage to people's health. This damage could be avoided by catching ...
Apr 1, 2025
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Flexible hydrogel could improve drug delivery for post-traumatic osteoarthritis treatment
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a condition that affects joints after an injury. Current treatments focus on relieving symptoms, but do not prevent or stop the progression of the condition. Although emerging therapies ...
Mar 31, 2025
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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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New research leverages data science for disease prediction in the fight against rheumatoid arthritis
Fan Zhang, Ph.D., sees artificial intelligence as a pathway to finding an effective way to combat an intractable enemy: rheumatoid arthritis.
Mar 18, 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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