Osteoarthritis News and Research

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Patients with motion limitations after knee surgery more likely to develop osteoarthritis

The onset of osteoarthritis may be related to a loss of knee motion after reconstructive ACL surgery, as noted in new research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, July 7-10, 2011.

11 Jul 2011

Arthroscopy restores range of motion in patients with common hip problem

Arthroscopic treatment of a common hip problem that leads to arthritis is successful in terms of restoring range of motion, according to results from a recent Hospital for Special Surgery study.

11 Jul 2011

High BMI and vigorous physical activity increase risk of arthroplasty in men

Surprising results from a new study revealed that men who smoke had less risk of undergoing total joint replacement surgery than those who never smoked.

8 Jul 2011

Gender may increase risk of cartilage lesions in ACL knee injury

Gender may be associated with an increased risk of cartilage lesions in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injured knees, according to research being presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in San Diego.

7 Jul 2011

AHRQ and Ad Council announce new campaign, 'Explore Your Treatment Options'

"Explore Your Treatment Options," a new multimedia ad campaign announced today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Ad Council, encourages patients to become more informed about their options before choosing a treatment for a health condition or illness.

1 Jul 2011

Study links foot positioning during running and walking with risk of ankle sprains

The position of the foot just before ground contact during running and walking may put people at risk for ankle sprains, according to a new study published by a University of Georgia kinesiology researcher.

1 Jul 2011

PENNSAID Viscous Solution Phase 2 clinical trial for osteoarthritis pain meets primary endpoint

Nuvo Research Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of products primarily for the treatment of pain, today announced receipt from Mallinckrodt Inc., a Covidien company (Covidien), of top-line results from a Phase 2 study conducted by Covidien, of twice-daily administration of PENNSAID Viscous Solution (topical diclofenac sodium viscous solution) 2% w/w, previously referred to as PENNSAID Gel.

30 Jun 2011

Incidence of osteoarthritis more prevalent among military populations

New research shows significantly higher osteoarthritis (OA) incidence rates in military populations than among comparable age groups in the general population.

30 Jun 2011

Zalicus commences Synavive SYNERGY Phase 2b clinical trial for rheumatoid arthritis

Zalicus Inc. a biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops novel treatments for patients suffering from pain and immuno-inflammatory diseases today announced the initiation of the SYNERGY trial, a Phase 2b clinical trial evaluating Synavive, a low-dose glucocorticoid with the potential for amplified immuno-inflammatory benefits, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

29 Jun 2011

FDA clears Nuvo's IND for Lidocaine Spray formulation

Nuvo Research Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of products for the topical treatment of pain, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Company's Investigational New Drug (IND) application filed May 27, 2011 for a novel topical Lidocaine Spray formulation (NRI-ANA), allowing for initiation of Phase 1 studies.

29 Jun 2011

Cardium to purchase Transdel's business assets

Cardium Therapeutics today announced that it had entered into an agreement with Transdel Pharmaceuticals to acquire substantially all of Transdel's business assets including a Phase 3 product candidate Ketotransdel (TDLP-110), which is a topically-administered analgesic for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain.

27 Jun 2011

Omeros identifies compounds that interact with orphan GPCRs associated with leukemia

Omeros Corporation today reported that it has identified compounds that interact with orphan G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) P2Y8 and OPN4. P2Y8 (also known as P2RY8) is associated with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), an aggressive cancer of the white blood cells.

27 Jun 2011

Frankincense may help treat painful arthritis

The answer to treating painful arthritis could lie in an age old herbal remedy - frankincense, according to Cardiff University scientists.

22 Jun 2011

Jamieson introduces UC-II undenatured collagen to relieve osteoarthritis pain

Most people think that arthritis is an inevitable part of aging. Today, Jamieson Laboratories has introduced UC-II undenatured collagen, a formulation that will turn back the clock on joint pain by naturally promoting the restoration of cartilage and inhibiting its deterioration. This new anti-aging formula taken only once daily is proven to be twice as effective as other joint remedies.

15 Jun 2011

DePuy ceramic-on-metal hip replacement gets FDA nod

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first ceramic-on-metal total artificial hip system for osteoarthritis patients, a device made by Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Orthopaedics unit, the agency said Tuesday. The Pinnacle Complete Acetabular Hip System, combining a ceramic ball and a metal socket, has been sanctioned for people with osteoarthritis, the agency said in a news release.

15 Jun 2011

DePuy Orthopaedics receives FDA approval for ceramic-on-metal total artificial hip system

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved on June 13 the first ceramic-on-metal total artificial hip system for patients with osteoarthritis.

15 Jun 2011

HSS to host international Osteoarthritis Summit on June 17, 18

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most pressing health care challenges of our time, affecting 27 million Americans. In an effort to elucidate the latest information in diagnosis, treatment, research and prevention, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) will host an international Osteoarthritis Summit on June 17 and June 18.

13 Jun 2011

Scientists to develop new tissue engineering technology for patients with osteoarthritis

Medical scientists now have "clear" evidence that the damaged cartilage tissue in osteoarthritis and other painful joint disorders can be encouraged to regrow and regenerate, and are developing tissue engineering technology that could help millions of patients with those disorders.

10 Jun 2011

Study explores link between hospital procedure volume, surgical outcomes after joint replacements

Patients who undergo elective total hip or total knee arthroplasty at hospitals with lower surgical volume had a higher risk of venous thromboembolism and mortality following the procedure.

7 Jun 2011

Azellon receives MHRA approval to initiate stem cell bandage clinical trial in torn meniscal cartilage

Millions of people with knee injuries could benefit from a new type of stem cell bandage treatment if clinical trials are successful. The world's first clinical trial for the treatment of patients with torn meniscal cartilage has received approval from the UK regulatory agency, the MHRA1, to commence.

6 Jun 2011

Osteoarthritis News and Research

Latest Osteoarthritis News and Research

Patients with motion limitations after knee surgery more likely to develop osteoarthritis

Arthroscopy restores range of motion in patients with common hip problem

High BMI and vigorous physical activity increase risk of arthroplasty in men

Gender may increase risk of cartilage lesions in ACL knee injury

AHRQ and Ad Council announce new campaign, 'Explore Your Treatment Options'

Study links foot positioning during running and walking with risk of ankle sprains

PENNSAID Viscous Solution Phase 2 clinical trial for osteoarthritis pain meets primary endpoint

Incidence of osteoarthritis more prevalent among military populations

Zalicus commences Synavive SYNERGY Phase 2b clinical trial for rheumatoid arthritis

FDA clears Nuvo's IND for Lidocaine Spray formulation

Cardium to purchase Transdel's business assets

Omeros identifies compounds that interact with orphan GPCRs associated with leukemia

Frankincense may help treat painful arthritis

Jamieson introduces UC-II undenatured collagen to relieve osteoarthritis pain

DePuy ceramic-on-metal hip replacement gets FDA nod

DePuy Orthopaedics receives FDA approval for ceramic-on-metal total artificial hip system

HSS to host international Osteoarthritis Summit on June 17, 18

Scientists to develop new tissue engineering technology for patients with osteoarthritis

Study explores link between hospital procedure volume, surgical outcomes after joint replacements

Azellon receives MHRA approval to initiate stem cell bandage clinical trial in torn meniscal cartilage

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