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Researchers characterize ‘gold fingers’ using ion mobility mass spectrometry

Drugs containing gold have been used for centuries to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, they might be effective against cancer and HIV.

28 Mar 2017

French osteoporosis expert wins 2017 IOF Committee of National Societies Medal

Today, at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases in Florence, Italy, Dr Thierry Thomas, Professor of Medicine and Head of the Rheumatology Department, University hospital, St. Etienne, France, was awarded the 2017 IOF Committee of National Societies Medal.

25 Mar 2017

Women have statistically lower incidence of severe psoriasis compared to men, study reveals

The fact that men are overrepresented in psoriasis registers and consume more psoriasis care have long led researchers to believe that the common skin disease disproportionally affects men.

24 Mar 2017

Analysis of antibodies could be new tool for predicting prognosis and choosing therapy for RA patients

In rheumatoid arthritis, antibodies are formed that affect the inflammation in the joints. In an article published today in the journal Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, researchers at Uppsala University show that antibodies against the cartilage protein collagen II are associated with a good prognosis.

23 Mar 2017

Scientists identify molecules that may be key to drug resistance in estrogen-driven breast cancers

Three-quarters of all breast cancer tumors are driven by the hormone estrogen. These tumors are frequently treated with drugs to suppress estrogen receptor activity, but unfortunately, at least half of patients do not respond to these treatments, leaving them with drug-resistant tumors and few options.

20 Mar 2017

Linking RNA to autoimmune diseases

An interview with Dr. Chase Spurlock, CEO, discussing IQuity's research into IncRNAs and how they are linked to autoimmue diseases.

20 Mar 2017

Study finds many college football athletes at risk for muscle injuries due to low vitamin D levels

More than half of college football athletes participating in the NFL Combine had inadequate levels of vitamin D, and this left them more susceptible to muscle injuries, according to a study at Hospital for Special Surgery.

16 Mar 2017

MPFL reconstructions safe and effective for treating patients with trochlear dysplasia, study shows

While a first time kneecap dislocation can usually be treated non-surgically, recurring dislocations often necessitate surgical intervention. MPFL (medial patellofemoral ligament) reconstructions have become a common surgical option and have seen improved outcomes and a high rate of return to sport.

16 Mar 2017

HSS surgeon wins prestigious award for orthopedic research

Scott Wolfe, MD, chief emeritus of the Hand and Upper Extremity Service at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, has received the prestigious Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award.

16 Mar 2017

Study uncovers genetic link to aggressive form of prostate cancer

An international study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has identified a genetic connection to the aggressive form of prostate cancer.

16 Mar 2017

Age may not be discernible factor on outcomes of shoulder replacement surgery, study suggests

Whether you're younger than 65 or older than 75, age may not be a discernible factor in the success of shoulder replacement surgery, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.

15 Mar 2017

PJK risk following lumbar spinal fusion depends on level of spine fused, study shows

The surgical correction of adult spinal deformities often involves realigning the lower portion of the spine, or the 'lumbar' spine.

15 Mar 2017

Study warns against use of bone morphogenetic proteins in pediatric spinal fusion

Bone morphogenetic proteins, commonly used off-label to enhance pediatric spinal fusion (spinal arthrodesis), did not improve revision rates for pediatric spinal fusion, according to a study presented on March 14 at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in San Diego.

15 Mar 2017

Bariatric surgery prior to joint replacement can improve outcomes in morbidly obese patients

A study from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) finds that in morbidly obese patients, bariatric surgery performed prior to a total hip or knee replacement can reduce in-hospital and 90-day postoperative complications and improve patient health, but it does not reduce the risk of needing a revision surgery.

15 Mar 2017

Study finds high level of patient satisfaction after ACL reconstruction

A study at Hospital for Special Surgery finds that most athletic patients who have reconstructive surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are highly satisfied with the procedure and able to return to sports.

14 Mar 2017

New technique opens door for biochemists to create better therapeutic antibodies

Antibodies are the foot soldiers of our immune system. These specialized, Y-shaped proteins attach to bacteria and viruses, where they either block the pathogen's activity directly, or signal the immune system's cells to destroy the invader.

14 Mar 2017

Researchers discover new way to curb chronic pain

For millions of sufferers, there is nothing more debilitating than chronic back or joint pain. It can feel like a lifetime of misery.

14 Mar 2017

Study shows how socially contagious itching is hardwired in the brain

Some behaviors — yawning and scratching, for example — are socially contagious, meaning if one person does it, others are likely to follow suit. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that socially contagious itching is hardwired in the brain.

10 Mar 2017

Scientists uncover Achilles' heel in unique kind of immune memory cells

The capacity for memory isn't exclusive to the brain. The immune system, with its sprawling network of diverse cell types, can recall the pathogens it meets, helping it to swiftly neutralize those intruders upon future encounters.

10 Mar 2017

TSRI chemists devise versatile molecule-building tool for creating new drugs and chemical products

Chemists at The Scripps Research Institute have devised a versatile molecule-building tool for creating new drugs and other chemical products.

9 Mar 2017

Arthritis & Rheumatology News and Research

Latest Arthritis & Rheumatology News and Research

Researchers characterize ‘gold fingers’ using ion mobility mass spectrometry

French osteoporosis expert wins 2017 IOF Committee of National Societies Medal

Women have statistically lower incidence of severe psoriasis compared to men, study reveals

Analysis of antibodies could be new tool for predicting prognosis and choosing therapy for RA patients

Scientists identify molecules that may be key to drug resistance in estrogen-driven breast cancers

Linking RNA to autoimmune diseases

Study finds many college football athletes at risk for muscle injuries due to low vitamin D levels

MPFL reconstructions safe and effective for treating patients with trochlear dysplasia, study shows

HSS surgeon wins prestigious award for orthopedic research

Study uncovers genetic link to aggressive form of prostate cancer

Age may not be discernible factor on outcomes of shoulder replacement surgery, study suggests

PJK risk following lumbar spinal fusion depends on level of spine fused, study shows

Study warns against use of bone morphogenetic proteins in pediatric spinal fusion

Bariatric surgery prior to joint replacement can improve outcomes in morbidly obese patients

Study finds high level of patient satisfaction after ACL reconstruction

New technique opens door for biochemists to create better therapeutic antibodies

Researchers discover new way to curb chronic pain

Study shows how socially contagious itching is hardwired in the brain

Scientists uncover Achilles' heel in unique kind of immune memory cells

TSRI chemists devise versatile molecule-building tool for creating new drugs and chemical products

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