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Risk factors ID'd for VTE, ASCVD in rheumatoid arthritis patients
(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there are common risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and the risk for ASCVD is increased after unprovoked ...
Jul 23, 2021
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Personalized 3D-printed knee implant could help thousands of arthritis sufferers
A groundbreaking new treatment that uses 3-D printed implants and that could bring relief to tens of thousands of knee osteoarthritis sufferers has received approval to be trialed in UK patients, following a virtual "in-silico" ...
Jul 14, 2021
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The 3D technology that could revolutionize the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
A new technology called knee kinesiography is changing the way doctors treat of osteoarthritis of the knee. This form of osteoarthritis affects nearly four million Canadians, or 13.6 percent of the population, according to ...
Jul 12, 2021
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Progression to glenohumeral arthritis after arthroscopic posterior stabilization
Approximately 12 percent of patients who underwent shoulder stabilization surgery experience arthritis in the shoulder joint within a seven-year period, according to research presented today at the American Orthopedic Society ...
Jul 11, 2021
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Commonalities between COVID-19 and rheumatoid arthritis could lead to new treatment strategies for long COVID
Severe COVID-19 and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) share some common pathogenic mechanisms, according to a new study.
Jul 09, 2021
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Making musculoskeletal health a global priority
An international research team has found that despite being the world's leading cause of pain, disability and healthcare expenditure, the prevention and management of musculoskeletal health, including conditions such as low ...
Jul 07, 2021
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New study pinpoints two separate mutation near GDF5 gene for osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia
Terence D. Capellini has been interested in how joints work for almost three decades. Part of it is due to personal experience, having sustained several joint injuries as a college ice hockey player and recently developing ...
Jul 06, 2021
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New advice on arthritis drugs
New research evaluating the drugs commonly used by rheumatoid arthritis patients suggests two combinations could reduce the risk of heart attack and strokes.
Jul 06, 2021
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Inflammation at IP thumb joint common in psoriatic arthritis
(HealthDay)—Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) more often have inflammation at the interphalangeal (IP) joint of the thumb compared to those with undifferentiated inflammatory arthritis (UIA), according to a study ...
Jul 01, 2021
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Rheumatoid arthritis predictors found in undifferentiated large joint arthritis
(HealthDay)—Autoantibody positivity and subclinical synovitis are independent predictors of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) among patients presenting with undifferentiated large joint arthritis, according to a study published ...
Jun 28, 2021
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Adults with psoriasis more likely to have rheumatoid arthritis
(HealthDay)—Adults with psoriasis have an increased likelihood of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared with adults without psoriasis, according to a study published online June 15 in the Journal of the American Academy ...
Jun 24, 2021
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Recognizing young people's perspectives in inflammatory arthritis
Inflammatory arthritis is the name for a group of diseases that cause joint pain and swelling. This happens because the body's immune system attacks its own tissues and causes inflammation. Types of inflammatory arthritis ...
Jun 24, 2021
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App to monitor rheumatoid arthritis symptoms does not improve disease outcomes
(HealthDay)—Use of a smartphone application (app) to monitor patient-reported outcomes does not improve satisfaction or disease outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but patients are likely to recommend the app, according ...
Jun 24, 2021
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Unifying terminology for difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It can also cause fatigue, and the underlying inflammation may affect other body systems. A significant ...
Jun 24, 2021
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Improving uniformity and quality of care for people undergoing intra-articular injection
Intra-articular therapies (IAT) are frequently used to treat joint conditions such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis. The procedure involves inserting a needle into the space between the bones of the joint ...
Jun 24, 2021
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Points to consider for studies of work participation in people with inflammatory arthritis
Understanding work participation is important, but the way in which this is defined and measured in clinical trials is not always the same, which has made it hard to compare data. EULAR set up a taskforce to draft points ...
Jun 24, 2021
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New research identifies injury-induced molecular changes in chondrocytes, at single-cell level
Articular cartilage is a connective tissue lining the surfaces of joints. When the cartilage severely wears down, it leads to osteoarthritis (OA), a debilitating disease that affects millions of people globally.
Jun 22, 2021
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Pregnancy outcomes affected by both maternal and paternal inflammatory disease
Karin Hellgren and colleagues examined pregnancy outcomes in relation to disease activity and antirheumatic treatment strategies in women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This matched cohort study from Sweden and Denmark explored ...
Jun 18, 2021
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Genetic variant link with long-term incidence of interstitial lung disease in rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It can also cause fatigue, and the underlying inflammation may affect other body systems. Up to 10% of ...
Jun 18, 2021
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Decline in risk of dementia and heart failure in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It can also cause fatigue, and the underlying inflammation may affect other body systems. Dementia is ...
Jun 18, 2021
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