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Chinese Ants Show Promise For Fighting Arthritis, Other Diseases
Ants may be an unwelcome
intruder at picnics, but
they could soon be a welcome
guest in your medicine
cabinet. Chemists in China
... > full story
Green Tea Compound, EGCG, May Be A Therapy For People With Rheumatoid Arthritis
A new study from the
University of Michigan
Health System suggests that
a compound in green tea may
provide therapeutic benefits
... > full story
Natural Compounds Block Autoimmune Response In Diabetes, Arthritis
Natural compounds derived
from a sea anemone extract
and a shrub plant have been
found to block the
autoimmune disease response
... > full story
Rapid Diagnosis
When a patient complains of
painful, swollen and stiff
joints, the diagnosis is
obvious: arthritis. But the
physician may nevertheless
have no idea what is causing
the joint inflammation. A
new diagnostic instrument
... > full story
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Arthritis Is A Potential Barrier To Physical Activity For Adults With Diabetes
May 10, 2008 — People with diagnosed diabetes are nearly twice as likely to have arthritis, and the inactivity caused by arthritis hinders the successful management of both diseases, according to a new Morbidity ... > full story -
Smart Instrument For Tissue Damage Assessment Developed
May 5, 2008 — New technology may allow surgeons to make a precise diagnosis and be better equipped for making accurate decisions during treatment. It has the potential to determine the level of tissue damage in ... > full story -
New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Work Better Than Standard Anti-inflammatories, Study Suggests
April 28, 2008 — The latest class of drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis are better than standard anti-inflammatories, according to a new study. Analysis of the combined results of thirteen trials showed that ... > full story -
Physical Activity Is Natural Pain Reliever For Arthritis
April 17, 2008 — It may seem counterintuitive to exercise when suffering with joint pain, but physical activity is actually a natural pain reliever for most people suffering from arthritis. A recent study published ... > full story -
Stem Cells Offer Cartilage Repair Hope For Arthritis Sufferers
April 14, 2008 — New research could offer hope that bone stem cells may be harnessed to repair the damaged cartilage that is one of the main symptoms of osteoarthritis. Scientists have successfully identified stem ... > full story -
Study Shows Increase Of Hip And Knee Replacements In The US
April 14, 2008 — With the graying of America's Baby Boomer generation, arthritis is a growing health concern. Traditionally associated with the elderly, this common joint disease currently afflicts over 20 million ... > full story -
Study Shows Decline In Work Disability Due To Rheumatoid Arthritis
April 14, 2008 — Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the joints and, in severe cases, vital organs. Marked by pain, fatigue, and loss of dexterity and mobility, RA has been strongly ... > full story -
New Genetic Links To Psoriasis Uncovered
April 7, 2008 — In the first comprehensive study of the genetic basis of psoriasis, researchers have discovered seven new sites of common DNA variation that increase the risk of the troublesome skin condition. They ... > full story -
Managing Seven Common Conditions Without Medication
March 26, 2008 — We've gotten used to taking pills for everything that ails us, but medications have side effects and cost money. It takes some discipline, but in many cases, the nonpharmacological approach can do as ... > full story -
Gluten-free Vegan Diet May Protect Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients From Heart Attack, Stroke, Study Suggests
March 20, 2008 — Rheumatoid arthritis patients who eat a gluten-free vegan diet could be better protected against heart attacks and stroke. RA is a major risk factor for these cardiovascular diseases, but a ... > full story
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