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Ankle arthroplasty enables arthritis patient to walk again without pain

A growing number of patients who suffer severe ankle arthritis are undergoing ankle replacement surgery, enabling them to walk again without pain.

25 May 2017

Feinstein Institute honors Sir Paul Nurse with Cerami Award for cancer research

Northwell Health's Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and Molecular Medicine announced today that the seventh Anthony Cerami Award in Translational Medicine will be awarded to Sir Paul Nurse, PhD, director of The Francis Crick Institute.

24 May 2017

Study examines state-level factors contributing to variation in MVC-related pediatric mortality

Unintentional injury is the leading cause of pediatric death in the U.S. and motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are the most common cause of injury.

23 May 2017

Exercise therapy found to have positive effects for patients with chronic diseases

There is strong evidence of that aerobic exercise, strength training, and condition-specific therapeutic exercise affect positively on the functional capacity of patients with chronic diseases.

22 May 2017

Body fat can help treat bone joint injuries and osteoarthritis

Body fat now can help treat bone joint conditions, including injuries and osteoarthritis – the type of arthritis caused by wear and tear in tissue between joints, which affects 27 million people.

19 May 2017

Exercising burns fat in bone marrow to improve bone health, study shows

It's a fat-burning secret anyone interested in bone health should know. For the first time, UNC School of Medicine researchers show that exercising burns the fat found within bone marrow and offers evidence that this process improves bone quality and the amount of bone in a matter of weeks.

18 May 2017

Trial shows tremendous value of learning collaborative to enhance care for rheumatoid arthritis

A new study found that group-based quality improvement sessions help rheumatologists care for rheumatoid arthritis patients with the recommended "treat to target" (TTT) approach to care.

17 May 2017

Study finds hip and knee osteoarthritis to be major cause of immobility among older adults

In a large study of individuals aged ≥55 years, hip and knee osteoarthritis was the greatest contributor to difficulty walking, and the effect increased with more hips and knees affected by osteoarthritis.

17 May 2017

Research findings provide insight into mechanisms underlying differences in efficacy of anti-TNF drugs

Osaka University-led researchers identified differences in how three drugs bind to tumor necrosis factor, a key mediator of inflammatory disease. The team used sedimentation velocity analytical ultracentrifugation to investigate drug-target binding in a physiological environment and at clinically-relevant concentrations.

15 May 2017

Chronic physical illness in children may increase chances of later life mental health problems

A new study into the effects of chronic physical illness in children on their life-long mental health has found that such experiences appear to increase the chances of them having depression and anxiety in adulthood.

12 May 2017

Researchers uncover structural details that make eye-targeting virus a better tool for future therapies

In their quest to replicate themselves, viruses have gotten awfully good at tricking human cells into pumping out viral proteins. That's why scientists have been working to use viruses as forces for good: to deliver useful genes to human cells and help patients who lack important proteins or enzymes.

12 May 2017

Researchers discover crucial link between metabolism and osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis can potentially be prevented with a good diet and regular exercise, a new expert review published in the Nature Reviews Rheumatology reports.

12 May 2017

Rat study reveals new treatment approach that could potentially prevent osteoarthritis

Maintaining the supply of a molecule that helps to nourish cartilage prevented osteoarthritis in animal models of the disease, according to a report published in Nature Communications online May 11.

11 May 2017

Study generates comprehensive catalog of diseases linked to variations in HLA genes

A study led by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy has generated the first comprehensive catalog of diseases associated with variations in human leukocyte antigen genes that regulate the body's immune system.

11 May 2017

Researchers identify cells that drive autoimmune disease

Researchers at National Jewish Health have identified a trigger for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, Crohn's disease and multiple sclerosis.

11 May 2017

BSR and RCGP introduce joint project to improve care for people with inflammatory arthritis

BSR and the RCGP have today launched a joint Quality Improvement project to improve care for people living with inflammatory arthritis.

10 May 2017

Children's bone health could be determined before birth, study shows

The health of children's bones could be determined before they are born, a new University of Southampton study has shown.

10 May 2017

Researchers uncover structure of embryo-protecting protein

Revelations about a protein expressed in fetal cells could provide novel insights into its function and future immunosuppressive therapies.

10 May 2017

Three TSRI scientists receive awards from Royal Society of Chemistry

Three chemists from The Scripps Research Institute- Dale Boger, Jin-Quan Yu and Phil Baran- have received awards from the Royal Society of Chemistry, a renowned professional organization for chemists based in the United Kingdom, with more than 54,000 members worldwide.

10 May 2017

Foot pain and posture may play role in recurrent falls among older adults

Researchers from Hebrew Senior Life's Institute for Aging Research have discovered that foot pain - particularly severe foot pain - correlates to a higher incidence of recurrent falls.

9 May 2017

Arthritis & Rheumatology News and Research

Latest Arthritis & Rheumatology News and Research

Ankle arthroplasty enables arthritis patient to walk again without pain

Feinstein Institute honors Sir Paul Nurse with Cerami Award for cancer research

Study examines state-level factors contributing to variation in MVC-related pediatric mortality

Exercise therapy found to have positive effects for patients with chronic diseases

Body fat can help treat bone joint injuries and osteoarthritis

Exercising burns fat in bone marrow to improve bone health, study shows

Trial shows tremendous value of learning collaborative to enhance care for rheumatoid arthritis

Study finds hip and knee osteoarthritis to be major cause of immobility among older adults

Research findings provide insight into mechanisms underlying differences in efficacy of anti-TNF drugs

Chronic physical illness in children may increase chances of later life mental health problems

Researchers uncover structural details that make eye-targeting virus a better tool for future therapies

Researchers discover crucial link between metabolism and osteoarthritis

Rat study reveals new treatment approach that could potentially prevent osteoarthritis

Study generates comprehensive catalog of diseases linked to variations in HLA genes

Researchers identify cells that drive autoimmune disease

BSR and RCGP introduce joint project to improve care for people with inflammatory arthritis

Children's bone health could be determined before birth, study shows

Researchers uncover structure of embryo-protecting protein

Three TSRI scientists receive awards from Royal Society of Chemistry

Foot pain and posture may play role in recurrent falls among older adults

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Arthritis & Rheumatology News and Research

Latest Arthritis & Rheumatology News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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