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Early bone molecular changes signal osteoarthritis progression

Osteoarthritis often goes undetected until cartilage damage is advanced, limiting treatment options. A new study shows that molecular changes in subchondral bone occur earlier and can signal disease progression before cartilage loss.

10 Feb 2026

Researchers develop novel engineered extracellular matrix to improve cartilage repair

Recently, a research team from Chongqing Medical University, led by Prof. Wei Huang, Dr. Wei Bao, and Dr. Yiting Lei, has successfully developed a novel engineered extracellular matrix (eECM) to address the challenge of cartilage repair.

11 Jul 2025

Korean researchers develop 10 minute test for arthritis detection

Dr. Ho Sang Jung and his research team from the Advanced Bio and Healthcare Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), in collaboration with Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, have developed a technology that enables the diagnosis of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis within 10 minutes using synovial fluid.

6 May 2025

New technology enables quick diagnosis of arthritis using synovial fluid

28 Apr 2025

Scientists uncover why Lyme disease symptoms may linger after treatment

Symptoms that persist long after Lyme disease is treated are not uncommon - a 2022 study found that 14% of patients who were diagnosed and treated early with antibiotic therapy would still develop Post Treatment Lyme Disease (PTLD).

23 Apr 2025

Study uncovers new insights into pain pathways linked with temporomandibular joint disorders

A groundbreaking study has uncovered new insights into the pain pathways associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

13 Mar 2025

New diagnostic test offers early detection of osteoarthritis

Diagnosing osteoarthritis often occurs in the late stages when cartilage degradation is severe, making it difficult to distinguish it from other types of arthritis and to determine the best treatment plan.

18 Dec 2024

New bioactive material regenerates high-quality cartilage in the knee joints of large-animal model

Northwestern University scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage in the knee joints of a large-animal model.

5 Aug 2024

Omega-3 supplements show promise in battling osteoarthritis

A recent study in Nutrients reviewed the efficacy of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in slowing the progression of osteoarthritis (OA) by reducing inflammation and supporting joint health.

2 Jun 2024

$Study finds doubled risk of fractures in patients with acute calcium pyrophosphate crystal arthritis$

Study finds doubled risk of fractures in patients with acute calcium pyrophosphate crystal arthritis

Researchers will present the first-ever study of fractures and calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting.

7 Nov 2023

Combination of techniques reveals molecular changes in osteoarthritis

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 molecular changes associated with osteoarthritis remain unclear.

5 Jul 2023

Unlocking the link: COVID-19 restrictions tied to surge in invasive Group A Streptococcal infections

Researchers investigated the increased incidence of group A streptococci (GAS) infections.

4 Jul 2023

Injectable fatty acid copolymer ARA 3000 BETA shows therapeutic potential in treating osteoarthritis

Researchers examined the therapeutic potential of ARA 3,000 BETA for treating osteoarthritis.

16 May 2023

Study illuminates a mechanism to explain the 'vicious circle' of osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease caused by the breakdown of cartilage that afflicts more than 35 million adults in the U.S.

11 Apr 2023

Exploring the gut microbiome's role in rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis

Researchers analyzed data on the association between intestinal microbiome dysbiosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

6 Apr 2023

Mast cells in synovial tissue may explain why women report worse osteoarthritis pain than men

Investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have discovered that at the time of total knee replacement, women have significantly increased levels of immune cells called mast cells in synovial tissue surrounding the knee joint than men.

14 Nov 2022

Researchers explore single-cell sequencing technologies to understand molecular mechanisms of autoimmune diseases

A new review discussed the applications of single-cell ribonucleic acid sequencing (scRNA-seq) in understanding autoimmune disorders.

17 Oct 2022

Frequency domain optical imaging could reliably identify lupus arthritis and track disease progression

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly referred to as simply "lupus", is an autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system attacks healthy tissue.

26 Oct 2021

Researchers capture mechanisms for predicting cartilage degradation and recovery after ACL injury

Post-traumatic osteoarthritis is a musculoskeletal disorder shadowing especially the life of young and active population.

6 Oct 2021

Diagnosis of viral infections using micro and nanoscale technologies

In a recent study, the authors provide a review on both micro- and nanoscale technologies that advanced the diagnosis of viral diseases.

3 Aug 2021