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Professor Cyrus Cooper receives ECTS Steven Boonen Clinical Research award

The International Osteoporosis Foundation is delighted to announce that the European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) has presented the prestigious 2021 ECTS Steven Boonen Clinical Research Award to its President, Professor Cyrus Cooper.

7 May 2021

Patient support program for painful conditions may also help avoid use of risky opioids

A program that provides ongoing support to patients with painful conditions and complex medication regimens may also help them avoid using potentially risky opioid pain medications, or reduce the amount they use, a new study finds.

6 May 2021

Defective epithelial barrier responsible for up to two billion chronic diseases

Humans are exposed to a variety of toxins and chemicals every day. According to the epithelial barrier hypothesis, exposure to many of these substances damages the epithelium, the thin layer of cells that covers the surface of our skin, lungs and intestine. Defective epithelial barriers have been linked to a rise in almost two billion allergic, autoimmune, neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases.

6 May 2021

Many adults with hypertension may be taking other medications that could raise blood pressure

Nearly 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke, also take a medicine that could be elevating their blood pressure, according to new research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

6 May 2021

Study indicates a potential link between oral microbes and rheumatoid arthritis

Investigators found similarities in the bacterial composition of the mouth among patients with early rheumatoid arthritis and those at risk of developing the disease, compared with healthy individuals who were not at risk. The findings come from a study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

5 May 2021

Study reveals missed opportunities to deliver essential preventive care to lupus patients

A new study published in Arthritis Care & Research indicates that few individuals with the autoimmune disease lupus who were publicly insured through Medicaid received recommended vaccines in 2000-2010.

5 May 2021

Study reveals major factors that affect bone health in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients

Impaired bone health is among the most significant long-term consequences of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), a common therapy for patients with malignant and non-malignant hematological diseases.

4 May 2021

Disparities exist in colorectal cancer screenings, study finds

Patients with one or more health conditions are more likely to be screened for colorectal cancer than those without comorbidities, according to new research in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.

3 May 2021

Despite all the talk, Covid vaccination does not infect people with shingles

Posts are showing up all over social media tying Covid-19 vaccinations to shingles and other painful skin disorders.

30 Apr 2021

$AI system can effectively detect common wrist fractures$

AI system can effectively detect common wrist fractures

An automated system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) is effective at detecting a common type of wrist fracture on X-rays, according to a study published in the journal Radiology: Artificial Intelligence. Researchers said the AI-derived algorithm could help speed diagnosis and allow earlier treatment.

28 Apr 2021

Horizontal transmission route is responsible for HTLV-1 uveitis

Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type-1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus similar to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and has mostly been thought to be transmitted vertically (mother-to-child), or horizontally (sexually or parenterally (e.g. via blood transfusion)).

28 Apr 2021

Regular exercise improves vascular function in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases

The risk of developing atherosclerosis - a narrowing of the arteries as cholesterol plaque builds up, leading to obstruction of blood flow - is higher for people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases than for the general population.

27 Apr 2021

Regulatory protein in skeletal muscle fiber may play a key role in the body's fight or flight response

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati say a regulatory protein found in skeletal muscle fiber may play an important role in the body's fight or flight response when encountering stressful situations.

23 Apr 2021

World Malaria Day 2021: An interview with Sir Brian Greenwood

News-Medical interviews Sir Brian Greenwood about raising awareness for malaria during the COVID-19 pandemic and achieving elimination of the disease.

23 Apr 2021

Celastrol shows potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity

A new study published on the bioRxiv* preprint server focuses on the in-silico predictions to repurpose existing drug compounds, that may have the ability to reverse the SARS-CoV-2 gene expression induced in host cells.

23 Apr 2021

Some COX inhibitors/NSAIDs increase COVID-19 severity

A startling new preprint research paper posted to the medRxiv server warns against the use of commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) belonging to the category of cyclooxygenase inhibitors (COX inhibitors) in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

22 Apr 2021

Shifts in care due to COVID-19 pandemic likely to drive drug expenditures in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic heavily influenced spending on prescription drugs in the U.S. in 2020, according to the ASHP's (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) National Trends in Prescription Drug Expenditures and Projections for 2021.

21 Apr 2021

Algorithm accurately identifies pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with scleroderma

Screening for a sometimes fatal condition among patients with a rare autoimmune disease could soon - thanks to a computer algorithm - become even more accurate.

21 Apr 2021

Research offers new insights on the significance of hyperinflammation following SARS-COV-2 infection

Severe cases of COVID-19 can involve extensive inflammation in the body, and clinicians have wondered if this state is similar to what are called cytokine storm syndromes, in which the immune system produces too many inflammatory signals that can sometimes lead to organ failure and death.

21 Apr 2021

HSS’ doctor performs first total wrist replacement surgery with KinematX implant

Sixty-nine-year-old Mark Eisen says he waited seven years for a surgery he hopes will change his life. Last week, he had the first total wrist replacement with KinematX™, a new implant co-designed by Scott Wolfe, MD, chief emeritus of the Hand and Upper Extremity Service at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). Dr. Wolfe performed the surgery on April 15.

21 Apr 2021

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Latest Arthritis & Rheumatology News and Research

Professor Cyrus Cooper receives ECTS Steven Boonen Clinical Research award

Patient support program for painful conditions may also help avoid use of risky opioids

Defective epithelial barrier responsible for up to two billion chronic diseases

Many adults with hypertension may be taking other medications that could raise blood pressure

Study indicates a potential link between oral microbes and rheumatoid arthritis

Study reveals missed opportunities to deliver essential preventive care to lupus patients

Study reveals major factors that affect bone health in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients

Disparities exist in colorectal cancer screenings, study finds

Despite all the talk, Covid vaccination does not infect people with shingles

AI system can effectively detect common wrist fractures

Horizontal transmission route is responsible for HTLV-1 uveitis

Regular exercise improves vascular function in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases

Regulatory protein in skeletal muscle fiber may play a key role in the body's fight or flight response

World Malaria Day 2021: An interview with Sir Brian Greenwood

Celastrol shows potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity

Some COX inhibitors/NSAIDs increase COVID-19 severity

Shifts in care due to COVID-19 pandemic likely to drive drug expenditures in 2021

Algorithm accurately identifies pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with scleroderma

Research offers new insights on the significance of hyperinflammation following SARS-COV-2 infection

HSS’ doctor performs first total wrist replacement surgery with KinematX implant

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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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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