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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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Discovery of a potential new therapy for inflammatory arthritis

In a paper published today in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers at the Schroeder Arthritis Institute, part of University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto, have made a discovery that could lead to new ...

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Arthritis reported by almost one in four U.S. adults

(HealthDay)—Almost one-quarter of U.S. adults report arthritis, according to research published in the Oct. 8 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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Two-thirds of adults with arthritis engage in physical activity

(HealthDay)—About two-thirds of adults with arthritis report engaging in physical activity, with walking the most commonly reported activity, according to research published in the Oct. 8 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease ...

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An experimental vaccine against rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers at The University of Toledo have developed an experimental vaccine that shows significant promise in preventing rheumatoid arthritis, a painful autoimmune disease that cannot currently be cured.

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A two-pronged approach to keep rheumatoid arthritis in check

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune, inflammatory disease. Though the precise mechanism of the disease is only partially understood, people with RA produce antibodies that target their own tissues, contributing to ...

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Women with rheumatoid arthritis have bone fragility

(HealthDay)—Premenopausal women with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have systemic bone fragility at peripheral sites, according to a study published online Aug. 30 in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Gene variant tied to risk for interstitial lung disease in RA

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the MUC5B variant is associated with an increased risk for RA-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to a study published online Aug. 3 in the Annals ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What do you know about rheumatic diseases?

September is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about four common rheumatic diseases: Ankylosing spondylitis, gout, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and lupus.

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Researchers link gut microbiome to rheumatoid arthritis prognosis

A significant indicator of whether a patient with rheumatoid arthritis will improve over the course of disease may lie in part in their gut, according to new research from Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine.