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Genetics

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, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

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.

Arthritis & Rheumatism

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 ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

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 ...

Genetics

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.

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Points to consider when using interferon assays

Interferons are type of protein called a cytokine. They have important roles in the immune system. Interferons are split into three distinct families—Type I, Type II, and Type III. Due to their role in autoimmunity, Type ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Updated: AAV treatment recommendations

AAV is a multi-organ disease, which can be complex and may vary from person to person. Types of AAV include granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis ...

Health

Pain in the back: Preventing and treating spinal arthritis

Many types of arthritis can affect your musculoskeletal system. Joints are physical points of connection between two bones, and cartilage is the tissue that covers the surface of the bone at the joint. A membrane, called ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Does running bring on arthritic knees?

New research offers up some good news for diehard marathon runners: You don't necessarily have to give up running if you are experiencing hip or knee pain.

Health

Q and A: Turmeric for healthier diet, pain relief

I am a breast cancer survivor who still suffers from various aches and pains, including arthritis. A friend told me that her arthritis pain improved after she started taking turmeric. I'm committed to making this new year ...