Joint Health News
September 20, 2024
Top Headlines
Sep. 16, 2024 — People may not hop backward often, but a new study shows that having people hop backward on one leg can be a better way of measuring strength and recovery in the knee, as well as other joints and ...
Aug. 5, 2024 — Scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage in the knee joints of a large-animal model. New material comprises peptides, proteins and polysaccharides that mimic the microstructure of ...
July 29, 2024 — A new study has found that people with newly diagnosed OA (knee or hip) with contraindications to or precautions for NSAIDs use continue to be prescribed these drugs. Additionally they had higher use ...
July 23, 2024 — The shape of a person's kneecap could be an indicator of whether they're more at risk of developing osteoarthritis, according to a new ...
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Sep. 18, 2024 — A new study has directly linked operating room design to the length of surgeries, with implications both for patient health and hospitals' bottom ...
July 24, 2024 — Surgeons compared traditional and new fully hydroxyapatite-coated hip replacement stems. They found the new stems offer larger contact areas, while ...
June 11, 2024 — Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while physical activity is known to ease symptoms, only one in 10 people ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — A blood test successfully predicted knee osteoarthritis at least eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease appeared on ...
Mar. 25, 2024 — Scientists have discovered a gene mutation is responsible for causing psoriasis -- a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes patients to develop red, scaly and itchy patches across their body. ...
Feb. 13, 2024 — A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could also prevent the disease in individuals deemed to be at ...
Feb. 8, 2024 — A novel PET imaging technique can noninvasively detect active inflammation in the body before clinical symptoms arise, according to new research. Using a PET tracer that binds to proteins present on ...
Feb. 7, 2024 — A team of researchers has shed light on why some patients with specific joint deformities, such as discoid lateral meniscus (DLM), are symptomatic while others are not. The researchers analyzed 61 ...
Jan. 17, 2024 — An innovative study explores the use of robotic-assisted joint replacement in revision knee scenarios, comparing the pre- and post-revision implant ...
Jan. 3, 2024 — Researchers have identified a drug target that may alleviate joint degeneration associated with osteoarthritis, a debilitating condition that afflicts as many as 30 million people in the United ...
Earlier Headlines
Nov. 30, 2023 — Youth baseball players are prone to elbow pain and injuries, including repetitive overuse changes and fractures, based on the maturity of their bones, according to a new ...
Nov. 27, 2023 — Stronger quadriceps muscles, relative to the hamstrings, may lower the risk of total knee replacement, according to new research. Researchers said the findings could inform strength-training programs ...
Nov. 22, 2023 — Anti-rheumatic drugs used for rheumatoid arthritis might prevent the development of autoimmune thyroid disease, according to a new observational ...
Nov. 20, 2023 — A category of musculoskeletal disorders of our joints, muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons and spine are on the rise and a new forecast is as many as 1060 million people -- up from 464 million -- will ...
Nov. 20, 2023 — A novel surgical implant was able to kill 87% of the bacteria that cause staph infections in laboratory tests, while remaining strong and compatible with surrounding tissue like current implants. The ...
Nov. 2, 2023 — Investigators explored the potential of mesenchymal stem cells as a game-changing treatment option for knee OA, one of the most common causes of chronic knee pain. The initial findings of this study ...
Oct. 31, 2023 — Current osteoarthritis treatment manages symptoms rather than addressing the underlying disease, but a new study has shown the condition may be treatable and ...
Oct. 13, 2023 — Relief could be on the way for people with painful hand osteoarthritis after a new study found an affordable existing drug can help. Until now there has been no effective treatment. The paper ...
New Organ-on-a-Chip Model of Human Synovium Could Accelerate Development of Treatments for Arthritis
Oct. 12, 2023 — The synovium is a membrane-like structure that lines the knee joint and helps to keep the joint happy and healthy, mainly by producing and maintaining synovial fluid. Inflammation of this tissue is ...
Oct. 12, 2023 — Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and is among the top 10 conditions contributing to Years Lived with Disability—a measure reflecting the impact an illness has on quality of ...
Sep. 22, 2023 — New research has revealed a potentially important role ginger supplements can play in controlling inflammation for people living with autoimmune diseases. The research focused on studying the impact ...
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July 21, 2023 — The genetic changes that made it possible for humans to walk upright have been uncovered in a study that also shows how slight variations in skeletal proportions are linked to ...
July 6, 2023 — For the first time, scientists have shown that gut bacteria differences are associated with later development of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a debilitating rheumatic childhood disease, and that ...
July 5, 2023 — Osteoarthritis is the most common degenerative joint disease, affecting 22% of adults over 40 globally. Although the condition has been extensively studied through a medical perspective, the ...
June 21, 2023 — A gel that combines both stiffness and toughness is a step forward in the bid to create biodegradable implants for joint injuries, according to new research. Mimicking articular cartilage, found in ...
Apr. 11, 2023 — The exact mechanism of cartilage breakdown in osteoarthritis is unknown, but damage from mechanical stress with insufficient self-repair is believed to be the main culprit. The composition of ...
Apr. 4, 2023 — Being overweight may be physically changing the environment within people's joints, as new research suggests that obesity is promoting pro-inflammatory conditions which worsen ...
Mar. 1, 2023 — Understanding how the knee joint environment affects cartilage cells is crucial for joint health. Knowledge of cell-driven cartilage degeneration mechanisms can support the development of effective ...
Feb. 21, 2023 — Strengthening hip muscles could be key to improve mobility in people with a below-the-knee amputation, new research has ...
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Monday, November 20, 2023
- 1060 Million People With 'other' Musculoskeletal Disorders by 2050
- Infection-Resistant, 3D-Printed Metals Developed for Implants
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
- New Organ-on-a-Chip Model of Human Synovium Could Accelerate Development of Treatments for Arthritis
- Researchers Suggest New Approach for Testing Treatments for Osteoarthritis
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- Hydrogel Injections Treat Antibiotic-Resistant Infections After Hip, Knee Replacements
- New Mechanism Uncovered Behind Osteoarthritis Could Inform New Treatments
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
- Reducing Opioids Prescribed After Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty Can Be Beneficial for Patients and Doctors
- Study Finds Novel Treatment Targets for Gout