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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.

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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 ...

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Unifying systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and Still's disease

The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, in partnership with the Pediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS), has developed new recommendations for the diagnosis and management of Still's disease, comprising ...

Cardiology

Early rheumatoid arthritis tied to hypertension

Patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high incidence of prevalent and incident hypertension, according to a study published online in the August issue of Rheumatology: Advances in Practice.

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Study finds 41% of people have 'creaky knees'

La Trobe researchers have discovered that almost half the population has "creaky knees" in a study investigating how common the problem is and what it means for the health of our knees.

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Prevalence of arthritis higher among caregivers

The prevalence of arthritis is higher among caregivers than noncaregivers, and caregivers with arthritis are more likely to report disabilities, according to research published in the Nov. 4 issue of the U.S. Centers for ...

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Updated recommendations for vaccination in children with AIIRD

People with autoimmune or auto-inflammatory rheumatic diseases have an increased risk of infections. This can be due to the underlying disease itself, or may be caused by treatment with immunomodulating or immunosuppressive ...

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Filling data gaps: Gender equity in academic rheumatology

Evidence on gender equity in academic rheumatology in Europe is currently limited. This knowledge gap has a direct effect on the ability of professional bodies to improve gender equity.

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Can gut bacteria cause rheumatoid arthritis?

Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have discovered that a unique bacteria found in the gut could be responsible for triggering rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in people already at risk for the autoimmune ...

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Supporting workers with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases

Across Europe, people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases are less able to work than people in the general population. One of the most common reasons is that people with RMDs often have pain caused by their disease. ...

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Ultra-low dose total body PET/CT effective for evaluating arthritis

Total body PET/CT scans can successfully visualize systemic joint involvement in patients with autoimmune arthritis, according to new first-in-human research published in the October issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. ...

Medical research

Targeting ion channels to manage osteoarthritis pain

Therapeutically targeting ion channels in nociceptor neurons may be a promising strategy to manage osteoarthritis pain, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Cell Reports.

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Using neural networks to recognize arthritis in an MRI scan

Arthritis is a widespread condition affecting hundreds of thousands of people that leads to inflammation of the joints. It has many different causes, and if physicians are to treat the disease properly, it is important that ...

Health

Sleep deprivation may increase risk for systemic lupus in women

Lack of sleep is associated with an increased risk for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), particularly among women with concomitant depression or bodily pain, according to a study published online Sept. 12 in Arthritis Care ...