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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
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New Target for Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs
Researchers have identified
a potential new target for
drugs to treat patients with
rheumatoid arthritis.
Efforts to develop drugs
that hone in on this new
... > full story
Immune Cell Death Defects Linked to Autoimmune Diseases
Researchers have discovered
that the death of immune
system cells is an important
safeguard against the
development of diseases such
as type 1 diabetes,
... > full story
Precautions for Tick-Borne Disease Extend 'Beyond Lyme'
This year's mild winter and
early spring were a bonanza
for tick populations in the
eastern United States.
Reports of tick-borne
disease rose fast. While
... > full story
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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 -
New Canadian Guidelines for Treating Fibromyalgia
May 6, 2013 — Physicians have published a review article to help family doctors diagnose and treat fibromyalgia. The article represents the first time researchers have published Canadian guidelines to help manage ... > 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 -
Some Visible Signs of Lyme Disease Are Easily Missed or Mistaken
April 22, 2013 — With Lyme disease season now beginning, doctors are urged to consider Lyme disease as the underlying cause when presented with skin lesions that resemble conditions such as contact dermatitis, lupus, ... > 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 -
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 -
Alcohol, Fibromyalgia, and Quality of Life
March 15, 2013 — Low and moderate drinkers of alcohol reported lower severity of symptoms of fibromyalgia than teetotallers, finds a study. Too much alcohol reversed this effect. The chronic pain of fibromyalgia is ... > full story -
Weight Loss May Prevent, Treat Osteoarthritis in Obese Patients
March 8, 2013 — Weight loss may prevent and significantly alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis, a progressive disease of the joints known as "wear and ... > full story -
Important Control Mechanism Behind Autoimmune Diseases Discovered
March 1, 2013 — Researchers have discovered a new control mechanism in our immune system. The discovery is of potential significance to the treatment of serious diseases such as MS (multiple sclerosis), rheumatoid ... > full story -
Double-Jointed Adolescents at Risk for Joint Pain, Study Finds
February 28, 2013 — A prospective study by U.K. researchers found that adolescents who are double-jointed-- medically termed joint hypermobility -- are at greater risk for developing musculoskeletal pain as they get ... > full story
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