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Role of genetics studied in rheumatoid arthritis development

Role of genetics studied in rheumatoid arthritis development

Genetic predisposition is increased across patients with pre-rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Aug. 12 inArthritis & Rheumatology.Marc P. Maurits, from the Lei

Role of genetics studied in rheumatoid arthritis development

Genetic predisposition is increased across patients with pre-rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Aug. 12 inArthritis & Rheumatology.Marc P. Maurits, from the Lei
Low dose colchicine associated with lower incidence of total knee and hip replacements

Low dose colchicine associated with lower incidence of total knee and hip replacements

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn exploratory analysis of the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) randomized, controlled, double-blind trial found that daily therap

Low dose colchicine associated with lower incidence of total knee and hip replacements

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn exploratory analysis of the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) randomized, controlled, double-blind trial found that daily therap
Light helps arthritis treatments target joints

Light helps arthritis treatments target joints

by Experimental BiologyA new light-activated drug delivery method could help confine arthritis treatments to the joints, greatly reducing side effects. The drug is activated using an external, low-pow

Light helps arthritis treatments target joints

by Experimental BiologyA new light-activated drug delivery method could help confine arthritis treatments to the joints, greatly reducing side effects. The drug is activated using an external, low-pow
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons strongly linked to raised rheumatoid arthritis risk

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons strongly linked to raised rheumatoid arthritis risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe amount of environmental exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAH for short, is strongly linked to a person's risk o

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons strongly linked to raised rheumatoid arthritis risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe amount of environmental exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAH for short, is strongly linked to a person's risk o
Alkaptonuria: New hope for treatment of rare genetic disease

Alkaptonuria: New hope for treatment of rare genetic disease

by University of Liverpool(Medical Xpress)—Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that a drug treatment administered at the earliest signs of a rare genetic disease could prevent th

Alkaptonuria: New hope for treatment of rare genetic disease

by University of Liverpool(Medical Xpress)—Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that a drug treatment administered at the earliest signs of a rare genetic disease could prevent th
Supershoes have transformed competitive distance running, but they remain controversial

Supershoes have transformed competitive distance running, but they remain controversial

by Bryce Dyer,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOn the face of it, competitive distance running appears not to have changed much since the Olympic Games were revived in 1896. Howe

Supershoes have transformed competitive distance running, but they remain controversial

by Bryce Dyer,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOn the face of it, competitive distance running appears not to have changed much since the Olympic Games were revived in 1896. Howe
New 'microcapsules' have potential to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis

New 'microcapsules' have potential to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis

by Queen Mary, University of LondonA picture of a CNP microcapsule. A new 'microcapsule' treatment delivery method developed by researchers at Queen Mary University of London (could reduc

New 'microcapsules' have potential to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis

by Queen Mary, University of LondonA picture of a CNP microcapsule. A new 'microcapsule' treatment delivery method developed by researchers at Queen Mary University of London (could reduc
Can a good night's sleep protect collision sport athletes against concussion?

Can a good night's sleep protect collision sport athletes against concussion?

byDeakin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAustralians love collision sports, whether it's Aussie Rules, Rugby League or Rugby Union.Yet the adrenaline rush on the field may mask a

Can a good night's sleep protect collision sport athletes against concussion?

byDeakin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAustralians love collision sports, whether it's Aussie Rules, Rugby League or Rugby Union.Yet the adrenaline rush on the field may mask a
Synthetic joint lubricant holds promise for osteoarthritis

Synthetic joint lubricant holds promise for osteoarthritis

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new type of treatment for osteoarthritis, currently in canine clinical trials, shows promise for eventual use in humans.The trea

Synthetic joint lubricant holds promise for osteoarthritis

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new type of treatment for osteoarthritis, currently in canine clinical trials, shows promise for eventual use in humans.The trea
Shoulder replacements benefit most patients for more than ten years, study shows

Shoulder replacements benefit most patients for more than ten years, study shows

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 90 percent of shoulder replacement implants last more than ten years, according to the largest study of its kind.The study led by

Shoulder replacements benefit most patients for more than ten years, study shows

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 90 percent of shoulder replacement implants last more than ten years, according to the largest study of its kind.The study led by