
Foul-Smelling Gas Shows Health Benefits in Reducing Joint Swelling
Scientists have discovered
that a novel drug molecule,
which slowly generates the
gas hydrogen sulfide,
effectively reduces swelling
... > full story

Discovery of New Genes Will Help Childhood Arthritis Treatment
Scientists have identified
14 new genes which could
have important consequences
for future treatments of
childhood arthritis. ... > full story

Rheumatoid Arthritis Prevented in Mice: Infusions of Regulatory T Cells Turn Off Autoimmune Attack on Joints
Scientists have demonstrated
a new strategy for treating
autoimmune disease that
successfully blocked the
development of rheumatoid
... > full story

New Insight Into Mechanics of Arthritis
A new, noninvasive, and
low-cost method for the
early detection and
monitoring of osteoarthritis
(arthritis caused by wear
and tear) may be on its way,
thanks to new research. ... > full story
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Enzyme-Activating Antibodies Revealed as Marker for Most Severe Form of Rheumatoid Arthritis
May 22, 2013 In a series of lab experiments designed to unravel the workings of a key enzyme widely considered a possible trigger of rheumatoid arthritis, researchers have found that in the most severe cases of ... > full story -
Vitamin C Does Not Lower Uric Acid Levels in Gout Patients, Study Finds
May 16, 2013 Despite previous studies touting its benefit in moderating gout risk, new research reveals that vitamin C, also known ascorbic acid, does not reduce uric acid (urate) levels to a clinically ... > full story -
Stronger Partnerships to Improve Healthcare
May 14, 2013 Today the British Medical Journal calls for doctors and patients to join together as partners to improve ... > full story -
Discovery Shows Fat Triggers Rheumatoid Arthritis: Paves Way for New Gene Therapies
May 8, 2013 Scientists have discovered that fat cells in the knee secrete a protein linked to arthritis, a finding that paves the way for new gene therapies that could offer relief and mobility to millions of ... > full story -
Regular, Moderate Exercise Does Not Worsen Pain in People With Fibromyalgia
May 2, 2013 For many people who have fibromyalgia, even the thought of exercising is painful. Yet a new study shows that exercise does not worsen the pain associated with the disorder and may even lessen it over ... > full story -
Even a Few Cigarettes a Day Increases Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
April 22, 2013 Number of cigarettes smoked a day and the number of years a person has smoked both increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), finds new research. The risk decreases after giving up smoking ... > full story -
Insight Into Osteoarthritis
April 19, 2013 To better understand the onset and progression of osteoarthritis, scientists looked at cells from articular cartilage using atomic force ... > full story -
Knee Bracing Can 'Significantly' Reduce Pain of Kneecap Osteoarthritis, Study Suggests
April 18, 2013 Wearing a knee brace has been shown to “significantly improve the pain and symptoms” of a type of osteoarthritis affecting the kneecap, according to a new ... > full story -
Medications Used to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis May Affect Abortion Rate in Women
April 16, 2013 A new study reveals that women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who were on methotrexate, a drug commonly used to reduce inflammation caused by RA, had lower rates of induced abortions compared to ... > full story -
Low Testosterone Levels May Herald Rheumatoid Arthritis in Men
April 3, 2013 Low testosterone levels may herald the subsequent development of rheumatoid arthritis in men, new research ... > full story
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