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FDA Approves Knee-Injury Device For Humans
October 2, 2007 A new knee-surgery device that will help to repair meniscus tears, which were previously defined as irreparable, has been approved by the FDA for use in humans. Previous treatment options forced ... > full story -
Meditation Therapy For Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
September 28, 2007 A revered contemplative practice for centuries, meditation has recently inspired research into its therapeutic value for everything from anxiety disorders to heart attack prevention. A painful, ... > full story -
Closing In On Genes Involved With Rheumatoid Arthritis
September 18, 2007 There is strong evidence that a region on chromosome 9 is associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Scientists found a consistent association with one specific region of the genome -- a region on ... > full story -
Genetic Risk Factor For Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus Identified
September 6, 2007 A genetic variation has been identified that increases the risk of two chronic, autoimmune inflammatory diseases: rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus ... > full story -
Genes Involved In Rheumatoid Arthritis Identified
September 6, 2007 The human genome has now been thoroughly screened in the hunt for the genetic causes of rheumatoid arthritis. The results both confirm previous hypotheses and turn the spotlight on entirely new ... > full story -
Knee Arthritis Linked To Lung Cancer
September 3, 2007 Arthritis of the knee may be the first sign of a type of lung cancer that is hard to treat in heavy smokers, suggests new research. The researchers reviewed the case notes of all patients with ... > full story -
New Insights Into Common Knee Injuries
August 30, 2007 The sort of swelling that occurs when a joint is damaged by injury or degeneration is normally essential to the healing process, but when it comes to the knee, that inflammation can actually ... > full story -
Biologic Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis And The Risk Of Cancer
August 29, 2007 Findings of various clinical trials and observational studies conflict over the risk of malignancy related to the use of tumor necrosis factor alpha blockers. The relationship between rheumatoid ... > full story -
Cats Do Suffer From Arthritis, Study Shows
August 24, 2007 New research at the University of Glasgow has found that arthritis in cats is far more common than previously thought. Professor David Bennett in the University's Vet School, has found that as many ... > full story -
Specific Antagonism Lowers Blood Pressure
August 17, 2007 High blood pressure is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. A new study now shows that antagonists of a receptor known as EP1 reduce hypertension in mice and rats. The ... > full story
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