Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A wise man's treatment for arthritis -- frankincense?
The answer to treating painful arthritis could lie in an age old herbal remedy - frankincense, according to Cardiff University scientists.
Jun 21, 2011
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Osteoarthritis
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Drug shows promise to treat diet-induced osteoarthritis
QUT scientists have found that a drug derived from omega-3 fatty acids can reduce osteoarthritis inflammation that's been caused by a high-fat diet.
Jan 30, 2019
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Medical research
Rejuvenation of aging cells helps to cure osteoarthritis through gene therapy
Aging is a risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis (OA), a chronic disease characterized by degeneration of articular cartilage leading to pain and physical disability. Senescent mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) are ...
Mar 28, 2019
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Diet and exercise intervention better for pain in knee osteoarthritis
For overweight or obese patients with knee osteoarthritis, diet and exercise result in a small but statistically significant difference in knee pain over 18 months compared with an attention control, according to a study ...
Dec 14, 2022
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Medical research
Cartilage restored using imitation human tissue: End of expensive knee implants in sight
More than one million people in the Netherlands suffer from painful joints. This is due to the wear and tear of cartilage caused by trauma, aging or diseases such as osteoarthritis. Cartilage is the tissue that protects bones ...
Apr 9, 2013
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity
Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery is cost-effective in patients with severe obesity (BMI of 40Kg/m2 or greater) and end-stage osteoarthritis. Typically, surgeons hesitate to perform TKR in these patients because they tend ...
Mar 22, 2021
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
'Mobility shoes' take a load off for knee osteoarthritis sufferers
New research suggests that patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who wear flat, flexible footwear (mobility shoes) had significant reduction in knee loading—the force placed upon the joint during daily activities. Results ...
Apr 10, 2013
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Osteoarthritis linked to higher Parkinson's disease risk
A study published in Arthritis Care & Research has uncovered an elevated risk of Parkinson's disease in individuals with osteoarthritis.
Jun 9, 2021
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Does physical activity impact risk of knee osteoarthritis?
In an analysis published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, investigators did not find any link between the amount and duration of physical activity with individuals' risk of developing knee osteoarthritis.
Nov 3, 2021
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Health
Vitamin D can affect pain, movement in obese osteoarthritis patients
Got milk? If you are overweight and have osteoarthritis, you may want to bone up on your dairy products that have vitamin D. According to a University of Florida study, higher levels of vitamin D may decrease pain and improve ...
Mar 30, 2015
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