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Regional anesthesia improves outcomes in sleep apnea patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty

Using regional anesthesia instead of general anesthesia in patients with sleep apnea undergoing total joint replacement decreases major complications by 17%, according to a study published online, ahead of print, in the journal Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.

3 May 2013

New study shows that exercise does not worsen pain associated with fibromyalgia

For many people who have fibromyalgia, even the thought of exercising is painful. Yet a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center shows that exercise does not worsen the pain associated with the disorder and may even lessen it over time.

3 May 2013

Neuraxial anesthesia improves outcomes in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement

A highly underutilized anesthesia technique called neuraxial anesthesia, also known as spinal or epidural anesthesia, improves outcomes in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery.

2 May 2013

TSRI scientists find dissimilar genes that keep very similar shapes

Solving the structure of a critical human molecule involved in cancer, scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have found what they call a good example of structural conservation-dissimilar genes that keep very similar shapes.

2 May 2013

Rituximab joint protective benefits capped

Study findings may help guide rituximab dosing regimens for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

30 Apr 2013

Scientists discover novel drug molecule that reduces swelling, inflammation in arthritic joints

A gas associated with the smell of rotten eggs has proven to effectively reduce joint swelling, in research which could lead to advances in the treatment of arthritis.

30 Apr 2013

Sufferers of gout and elevated uric acid levels have significantly increased death risks

A new study led by researchers at the Graduate Entry Medical School (GEMS), University of Limerick (UL) has found that people suffering from gout and elevated serum uric acid have significantly increased risks of death.

30 Apr 2013

UCSF study focuses on vexing problems of handling skin cancers among elderly patients

Surgery is often recommended for skin cancers, but older, sicker patients can endure complications as a result and may not live long enough to benefit from the treatment.

30 Apr 2013

Researchers say tiny thymus teaches immune system to ignore foreign bacteria in gut

The tiny thymus teaches the immune system to ignore the teeming, foreign bacteria in the gut that helps you digest and absorb food, researchers say.

30 Apr 2013

Hypertensive patients may need firm dietary advice

People who have dyslipidemia or are overweight adopt healthier diets than those without, whereas patients with hypertension persist with some unhealthy eating patterns, study results show.

29 Apr 2013

Opsona raises €33M in oversubscribed financing round

Opsona Therapeutics Limited, the innate immune drug development company, today announced that it has raised €33 million (US $ 43 million) in an oversubscribed Series C financing.

29 Apr 2013

Upcoming symposium to offer highlights of 150-year history of Hospital for Special Surgery

An upcoming symposium will offer highlights of the 150-year history of Hospital for Special Surgery and at the same time provide a fascinating look at the evolution of medicine from the "Dark Ages" of the Civil War period to modern medicine as we know it today.

29 Apr 2013

Ampio completes patient enrollment in dose-escalation run-in study of Ampion for treatment of knee osteoarthritis

Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the completion of patient enrollment in a dose-escalation run-in study to a Phase III pivotal trial evaluating Ampion in the treatment of moderate to severe osteoarthritis of the knee.

26 Apr 2013

Sectra signs agreement to distribute healthcare IT suite in Puerto Rico

International medical imaging IT company, Sectra announces an exclusive agreement with Answer Medical Solutions to distribute its healthcare IT suite throughout Puerto Rico.

26 Apr 2013

Sectra receives contract to supply medical imaging IT systems

The medical imaging IT company, Sectra is focusing on expansion in the UK and has been awarded a contract from the Whittington Health NHS Trust to supply medical imaging IT systems.

26 Apr 2013

Caliper test reliable for feet

Two-point discrimination using mechanical calipers is a reliable assessment for testing tactile acuity of the foot, demonstrates research published in Rheumatology.

25 Apr 2013

Personalized knee replacement: an interview with Dr Martin, Preferred Orthopedics of the Palm Beaches

Knee replacement surgery has traditionally been performed using off-the-shelf implants because of the limitations of technology. As with most industries, evolution does occur.

25 Apr 2013

MCCIR scientists use video imaging to investigate effectiveness of rituximab in killing cancerous B cells

Scientists from the Manchester Collaborative Centre for Inflammation Research have discovered why a particular cancer drug is so effective at killing cells.

From The University of Manchester 25 Apr 2013

Vertex presents data of telaprevir Phase 3b CONCISE study in people with genotype 1 chronic HCV

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated today announced new data from an interim analysis of the exploratory global Phase 3b CONCISE study evaluating the potential to shorten total treatment with telaprevir combination therapy to 12 weeks in certain people with genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C virus infection who have the IL28B CC genotype.

25 Apr 2013

Hospital for Special Surgery receives grant for new genomics center to study autoimmune diseases

Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City has received a $5.6 million grant from The Tow Foundation to establish the Hospital for Special Surgery Genomics Center.

25 Apr 2013

Arthritis & Rheumatology News and Research

Latest Arthritis & Rheumatology News and Research

Regional anesthesia improves outcomes in sleep apnea patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty

New study shows that exercise does not worsen pain associated with fibromyalgia

Neuraxial anesthesia improves outcomes in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement

TSRI scientists find dissimilar genes that keep very similar shapes

Rituximab joint protective benefits capped

Scientists discover novel drug molecule that reduces swelling, inflammation in arthritic joints

Sufferers of gout and elevated uric acid levels have significantly increased death risks

UCSF study focuses on vexing problems of handling skin cancers among elderly patients

Researchers say tiny thymus teaches immune system to ignore foreign bacteria in gut

Hypertensive patients may need firm dietary advice

Opsona raises €33M in oversubscribed financing round

Upcoming symposium to offer highlights of 150-year history of Hospital for Special Surgery

Ampio completes patient enrollment in dose-escalation run-in study of Ampion for treatment of knee osteoarthritis

Sectra signs agreement to distribute healthcare IT suite in Puerto Rico

Sectra receives contract to supply medical imaging IT systems

Caliper test reliable for feet

Personalized knee replacement: an interview with Dr Martin, Preferred Orthopedics of the Palm Beaches

MCCIR scientists use video imaging to investigate effectiveness of rituximab in killing cancerous B cells

Vertex presents data of telaprevir Phase 3b CONCISE study in people with genotype 1 chronic HCV

Hospital for Special Surgery receives grant for new genomics center to study autoimmune diseases

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