Arthritis & Rheumatology News and Research

Latest Arthritis & Rheumatology News and Research

A new strategy for enhancing the production of protein-based drugs

An international team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has developed a new strategy to enhance pharmaceutical production in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, which are commonly used to manufacture protein-based drugs for treating cancer, autoimmune diseases and much more.

15 Jan 2025

Proteomic mapping identifies biomarkers driving healthy aging and preventing chronic diseases

Scientists mapped the serum proteome longitudinally to uncover biomarkers linked to healthy aging and cardiometabolic diseases, revealing potential therapeutic targets.

14 Jan 2025

Gut microbiome dynamics reveal key factors influencing Enterobacteriaceae colonization

Analysis of gut microbiomes reveals co-colonization patterns and potential therapeutic targets against Enterobacteriaceae, addressing global health challenges.

14 Jan 2025

Gut microbes and the body work together to regulate fat metabolism

Beneficial gut microbes and the body work together to fine-tune fat metabolism and cholesterol levels, according to a new preclinical study by investigators from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Boyce Thompson Institute at Cornell University's Ithaca campus.

9 Jan 2025

AI-based method predicts progression of autoimmune diseases

Autoimmune diseases, where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own healthy cells and tissues, often have a preclinical stage before diagnosis that's characterized by mild symptoms or certain antibodies in the blood.

7 Jan 2025

University of Plymouth partners with IOE to offer global osteopathy training

The University of Plymouth and International Osteopathic Education (IOE) have formed a new partnership that will offer first-class training to aspiring osteopaths from across the world.

7 Jan 2025

DASH Diet earns top spots in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Diets Rankings

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, Diet, developed in part by Pennington Biomedical Research Center scientists, has been recognized as the second-best diet overall and the best heart-healthy diet in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Diets Rankings.

6 Jan 2025

University of Birmingham receives £3.5 million to study arthritis treatment responses

In recent years treatment with powerful biologic and targeted synthetic therapies has changed the landscape for arthritis, but currently finding the right treatment for each person is a matter of trial and error.

6 Jan 2025

Heated mittens show promise in easing osteoarthritis pain and stiffness

A study assessed heated mittens for hand osteoarthritis, finding significant reductions in pain and stiffness but no improvement in hand function. Further long-term studies are needed to clarify their therapeutic potential.

1 Jan 2025

Dextromethorphan found to have potential in treating lung fibrosis

A common over-the-counter ingredient in many cough syrups may have a greater purpose for people suffering from lung fibrosis that is related to any number of serious health conditions.

22 Dec 2024

Annona squamosa extracts show promise in treating pain and arthritis

In Brazil, researchers have identified substances with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperalgesic (against persistent pain) and anti-arthritic activity in the leaves of Annona squamosa, a tree popularly known in the country as fruta-do-conde or pinha.

20 Dec 2024

Cough syrup ingredient may help combat lung fibrosis

A common over-the-counter ingredient in many cough syrups may have a greater purpose for people suffering from lung fibrosis that is related to any number of serious health conditions.

18 Dec 2024

New insights into Sjögren's disease pathogenesis and treatment

Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry and NYU Grossman School of Medicine are closer to understanding what drives the autoimmune disorder Sjögren's disease, thanks to new discoveries about the role of calcium signaling, regulatory T cells, and interferon.

18 Dec 2024

New diagnostic test offers early detection of osteoarthritis

Diagnosing osteoarthritis often occurs in the late stages when cartilage degradation is severe, making it difficult to distinguish it from other types of arthritis and to determine the best treatment plan.

18 Dec 2024

Study explains how the body’s internal clock influences inflammatory process of the immune system

New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has explained how the body’s internal clock influences the inflammatory process of the immune system.

17 Dec 2024

Repeated paracetamol use linked to health risks in older adults

New research, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that repeated doses of paracetamol in people aged 65 and over, can lead to an increased risk of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and renal complications.

12 Dec 2024

Skin-friendly bacteria could revolutionize vaccination

Imagine a world in which a vaccine is a cream you rub onto your skin instead of a needle a health care worker pushes into your one of your muscles.

11 Dec 2024

Study reveals variation in sarcoidosis treatment approaches across patients

Sarcoidosis is a multi-systemic disease of unknown etiology with a clinical presentation ranging from asymptomatic disease to organ failure.

10 Dec 2024

A centenarian thrives living alone, active and engaged

"The future is here," the email announced. Hilda Jaffe, then 88, was letting her children know she planned to sell the family home in Verona, New Jersey. She'd decided to begin life anew — on her own — in a one-bedroom apartment in Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan.

10 Dec 2024

Resources are expanding for older adults on their own

Jeff Kromrey, 69, will sit down with his daughter the next time she visits and show her how to access his online accounts if he has an unexpected health crisis.

9 Dec 2024