Rheumatoid arthritis has no cure—but researchers are homing in on preventing it
More than 18 million people worldwide suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, including nearly 1.5 million Americans.
Jan 26, 2026
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Nine years to diagnosis: The challenge of spotting inflammatory arthritis and the role of first contact physiotherapists
Joint pain is often dismissed as aging, overuse or a minor injury. But for some people it is the first sign of inflammatory arthritis, a group of immune-driven conditions that can damage joints and other organs if not treated ...
Mar 14, 2026
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New RNA sequencing method reveals hidden layer of immune system control
Researchers at University Medical Center Utrecht have uncovered a previously underappreciated mechanism that helps immune cells to respond rapidly to infections. Using advanced long-read RNA sequencing, the team shows that ...
Jun 2, 2026
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How bones make marrow: Newly identified 'organizer' cells also reappear after fractures
Bone marrow is the spongy tissue located within the hollow center of bones, serving as the primary site for the continuous production of red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells. Despite its physiological importance, ...
Apr 28, 2026
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Children and adolescents affected by juvenile fibromyalgia are more sensitive to nonpainful sensory stimuli
Children and adolescents affected by juvenile fibromyalgia show greater sensitivity to non-painful sensory stimuli, such as sounds and bright lights. This hypersensitivity is closely related to the severity of the disease ...
Feb 6, 2026
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Challenges of vitamin D management in inflammatory rheumatic diseases highlighted in review
A new review from the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Osteoimmunology Working Group, published in Osteoporosis International, provides a comprehensive evaluation of the role of vitamin D in inflammatory rheumatic ...
Jun 8, 2026
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Ibuprofen for joint pain: What you really need to know
Millions of people in the UK suffer from joint pain and arthritis. But with long wait times for scans, specialist appointments, physiotherapy, and joint replacement surgery, many people turn to over-the-counter medicines, ...
Jun 1, 2026
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High levels of gut bacterial toxin trigger lupus nephritis
The body's immune reaction to increased levels of a toxic molecule, part of a bacterial species in the human gut, may reveal who is most at risk of developing lupus nephritis, according to a new study led by NYU Langone Health. ...
Apr 23, 2026
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Overactive bladder prevalent among women with fibromyalgia, study finds
Overactive bladder (OAB) is prevalent among women with fibromyalgia (FM) and is associated with higher symptom severity and comorbidity, according to a study published in Neurourology Urodynamics.
Dec 16, 2025
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Cancer risk rises with autoimmune disorders but drops after anti-inflammatory therapy, finds study
When patients start getting treated for conditions like psoriatic arthritis, or connective tissue diseases like lupus and systemic sclerosis, their heightened risk of cancer gradually decreases, according to a new five-year ...
Mar 31, 2026
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