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Yoghurt before a meal packed with health benefits

A new study has shown that consuming a small pot of yoghurt each day can be beneficial for health in more ways than one.

22 May 2018

Proposed definition of patient-centeredness and engagement in healthcare

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, held a session this evening, "Defining Patient-Centeredness and Engagement in Health Economics and Outcomes Research: Proposed Definition and Stakeholder Response [F3]," at ISPOR 2018 in Baltimore, MD, USA.

22 May 2018

Specific patterns of fat distribution linked to metabolic disease, shows study

Specific patterns of fat distribution are linked to the presence of Coronary Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes, according to a new study published in Obesity.

22 May 2018

Higher body temperatures speed the bodies' responses to infections and tumors, finds research

The hotter our body temperature, the more our bodies speed up a key defense system that fights against tumors, wounds or infections, new research by a multidisciplinary team of mathematicians and biologists from the Universities of Warwick and Manchester has found.

21 May 2018

Scientists identify new drug target to combat chikungunya virus

Scientists have identified a molecule found on human cells and some animal cells that could be a useful target for drugs against chikungunya virus infection and related diseases, according to new research published in the journal Nature.

21 May 2018

Researchers discover new disease mechanism in chronic tobacco smokers

Research published in the journal Clinical Science suggests that an immune signaling protein called interleukin-26 is increased among chronic smokers with lung disease and this involvement reveals disease mechanisms of interest for developing more effective therapy for these hard-to-treat patients.

21 May 2018

ACR urges legislative action on access and cost barriers in rheumatologic care

Rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals convened on Capitol Hill this week to urge legislative action on pressing policy issues affecting rheumatology care during the American College of Rheumatology's Advocacy Leadership Conference, held May 16-17, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

21 May 2018

HSS study aims to find if bariatric surgery prior to knee replacement can improve outcomes

Could weight loss surgery before knee replacement improve outcomes or even eliminate the need for joint replacement in severely overweight patients? A study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery aims to answer that question.

18 May 2018

Study: Psoriasis patients taking Humira show no change in aortic inflammation

An antibody used to treat the skin disease psoriasis and other chronic autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease has no effect on aortic inflammation – a key marker of future risk of major cardiovascular events – unlike other antibodies that target different aspects of the immune system.

18 May 2018

Guideline revisions for knee osteoarthritis have 'subtle but significant' impact on clinical practice

Recent updates in evidence-based recommendations have led to changes in the use of steroid and hyaluronic acid injection for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, reports a study in the May 16, 2018 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

18 May 2018

Expectant mothers may use RA drugs without increased health risks to unborn babies

A new study led by a team at the Research Institute of the MUHC in Montreal has revealed that pregnant women with rheumatoid arthritis may be able to use certain RA drugs without possible increased health risks to their unborn babies.

17 May 2018

Study aims to determine benefit of combining hyaluronic acid treatment with exercise for arthritis patients

A new study at Hospital for Special Surgery aims to determine if a hyaluronic acid treatment combined with an exercise program helps patients with knee arthritis more than exercise alone.

17 May 2018

Study finds molecular handle that chikungunya virus uses to enter into cells and cause arthritis

Chikungunya virus is a growing threat to the United States and other regions of the world as the mosquito that carries the virus expands its reach. Telltale symptoms of chikungunya infection are fever and joint pain that last about a week.

17 May 2018

BU postdoctoral researcher wins competitive NIH Pathway to Independence Award

Duo Zhang, PhD, a postdoctoral associate at Boston University School of Medicine, has received the highly competitive National Institutes of Health Pathway to Independence Award.

15 May 2018

Fights with spouse may worsen symptoms for people with chronic conditions

A fight with a spouse may end in hurt feelings, but for those with chronic conditions like arthritis or diabetes, those arguments may have physical repercussions as well, according to researchers.

15 May 2018

Scientists find overlap between causes of RA and Huntington’s disease

Using new analytic tools, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have decoded the epigenetic landscape for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a common autoimmune disease that affects more than 1.3 million Americans.

15 May 2018

Research suggests novel therapies to lower cardiovascular disease risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Preclinical and early clinical research conducted by teams at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and in Australia suggests that patients with rheumatoid arthritis could lower their risk of cardiovascular disease through cholesterol-lowering therapies, according to research published in the European Heart Journal.

15 May 2018

Sticker shock jolts Oklahoma patient: $15,076 for four tiny screws

Sherry Young just wanted to be able to walk without pain. About three years ago, she began to experience sharp pain in her left foot. Her big toe had become crooked and constantly rubbed up against the adjacent toe, making it painful to run, walk or even stand. "I could not walk without intense pain unless I had a pad underneath my toes for cushioning," Young said.

14 May 2018

$Study finds no association between gout and increased fracture risk$

Study finds no association between gout and increased fracture risk

Gout, a painful inflammatory arthritis, is not associated with an increased risk of fracture, according to a large study led by Keele University, and published in CMAJ.

14 May 2018

Trump vows (again) to lower drug prices but skeptics doubt much will change

President Donald Trump, armed with the expertise of staff seasoned in the ways of the drug industry, unveiled his blueprint to address sky-high drug prices Friday afternoon, promising that increasing industry competition will help Americans save at the pharmacy counter.

11 May 2018

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Latest Arthritis News and Research

Yoghurt before a meal packed with health benefits

Proposed definition of patient-centeredness and engagement in healthcare

Specific patterns of fat distribution linked to metabolic disease, shows study

Higher body temperatures speed the bodies' responses to infections and tumors, finds research

Scientists identify new drug target to combat chikungunya virus

Researchers discover new disease mechanism in chronic tobacco smokers

ACR urges legislative action on access and cost barriers in rheumatologic care

HSS study aims to find if bariatric surgery prior to knee replacement can improve outcomes

Study: Psoriasis patients taking Humira show no change in aortic inflammation

Guideline revisions for knee osteoarthritis have 'subtle but significant' impact on clinical practice

Expectant mothers may use RA drugs without increased health risks to unborn babies

Study aims to determine benefit of combining hyaluronic acid treatment with exercise for arthritis patients

Study finds molecular handle that chikungunya virus uses to enter into cells and cause arthritis

BU postdoctoral researcher wins competitive NIH Pathway to Independence Award

Fights with spouse may worsen symptoms for people with chronic conditions

Scientists find overlap between causes of RA and Huntington’s disease

Research suggests novel therapies to lower cardiovascular disease risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Sticker shock jolts Oklahoma patient: $15,076 for four tiny screws

Study finds no association between gout and increased fracture risk

Trump vows (again) to lower drug prices but skeptics doubt much will change

Innovating for impact: Jordi Labs on aligning methodologies with FDA expectation

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

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Innovating for impact: Jordi Labs on aligning methodologies with FDA expectation

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

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