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Researchers identify potential 'first-line' treatment for rare bone loss disease

A possible 'first-line' treatment for a rare bone loss disease has been identified by a research team led by Tohoku University in Japan. The research findings, published in the journal Molecular Cell, could also provide insight into treating age-related osteoporosis.

6 Feb 2018

Studies find alarming shortage of rheumatology workforce in future

Two new articles provide insights on the outlook of rheumatology in the United States, noting that the need for rheumatologists will greatly exceed the projected growth of the rheumatology workforce over the next 15 years.

5 Feb 2018

Study shows that lower TKR utilization affects quality of life in Black Americans

It's known that racial minorities in the United States undergo fewer total knee replacements (TKRs) for knee osteoarthritis, but it's unclear how this affects their quality of life.

24 Jan 2018

Many Indians put away treating orthopedic problems

While India has witnessed an increase in life expectancy thanks to advances in medical science and technology, what is also increasing is the number of people leading sedentary lifestyles and eating food that is unhealthy.

22 Jan 2018

Bad digging technique can put gardeners at risk for chronic injuries

New research from Coventry University and the Royal Horticultural Society reveals that a bad digging technique can as much as double the load on the joints in the body, leaving people susceptible to chronic injuries.

9 Jan 2018

Phase III clinical study of regenerative therapy for treating damaged cartilage has started

A group of researchers at Osaka University developed a synthetic tissue using synovium-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for treating damaged cartilage, which had previously been incurable and had no effective therapies.

4 Jan 2018

When nursing homes push out poor and disabled patients

Anita Willis says the social worker offered her a painful choice: She could either leave the San Jose, Calif., nursing home where she'd spent a month recovering from a stroke — or come up with $336 a day to stay on.

20 Dec 2017

Excessive copper in diabetes impedes ability to make new blood vessels

It's a metal we worry thieves will steal from our air conditioners or power lines, but inside our bodies too much copper can result in a much larger loss.

18 Dec 2017

Rare gene mutation gives rise to low sensitivity to pain

Researchers at University College London have identified a rare gene mutation in an Italian family who have little sensitivity to some forms of pain. Chronic pain caused by conditions such as lower back pain and osteoarthritis is one of the most prominent causes of disability worldwide, as assessed by the Global Burden of Disease reviews.

15 Dec 2017

Your plumber offers a money-back guarantee. Should your doctor?

Linda Radach has had six hip replacement operations since 2006, three on each side. Osteoarthritis was the reason she needed surgery in the first place, but replacing her hips in some ways only worsened her troubles.

6 Dec 2017

Losing weight via exercise alone may not protect your knees, study says

A new MRI study presented yesterday at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) stated that obese people who lose a significant amount of weight can slow down the degeneration of their knee cartilage, but only through exercise and diet or only by diet.

29 Nov 2017

Immune system plays key role in amount of osteoarthritic pain and progression

The immune system plays a pivotal role in the amount of pain and disease progression experienced by patients with osteoarthritis (OA), McMaster University researchers have found.

27 Nov 2017

Researchers find no signs of early-onset OA in radiographs of Dolly's skeleton

Original concerns that cloning caused early-onset osteoarthritis (OA) in Dolly the sheep are unfounded, say experts at the University of Nottingham and the University of Glasgow.

23 Nov 2017

Controlling organ functions with your cell phone may be possible in future

Think about this. You have diabetes, are trying to control your insulin levels and instead of taking a pill or giving yourself an injection, you click an app on your phone that tells your pancreas to bring blood sugar levels back to normal.

22 Nov 2017

Newly discovered drug-like compound may revolutionize treatment of autoimmune diseases

University of Colorado Boulder researchers have discovered a potent, drug-like compound that could someday revolutionize treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases by inhibiting a protein instrumental in prompting the body to start attacking its own tissue.

21 Nov 2017

New drug offers hope for osteoarthritis patients suffering from debilitating hand pain

Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent arthritis worldwide and is characterized by chronic pain and impaired physical function.

13 Nov 2017

Study: Racial and socioeconomic factors play role in hip replacement outcomes

A combination of race and socioeconomic factors play a role in hip replacement outcomes, according to a study at Hospital for Special Surgery.

6 Nov 2017

Many patients with knee, hip and spine osteoarthritis use opioids to manage chronic pain

A large percentage of patients with end-stage knee, hip and spine osteoarthritis use opioids to manage their chronic pain, especially those who are younger or have symptoms of depression, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego.

6 Nov 2017

Online consultation via mobile app reduces costs and delays for rheumatic disease patients

Researchers in China have developed a new online consultation tool for rheumatic disease patients, which may strengthen the interaction between doctors and patients and lead to more efficient management of chronic illness, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego.

6 Nov 2017

CRFA better than steroid injection for managing pain from knee osteoarthritis

For patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, a minimally invasive procedure called cooled radiofrequency ablation provides better pain reduction and functional improvement compared to steroid injection of the knee, concludes a study in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, published by Wolters Kluwer.

2 Nov 2017

Osteoarthritis News and Research

Latest Osteoarthritis News and Research

Researchers identify potential 'first-line' treatment for rare bone loss disease

Studies find alarming shortage of rheumatology workforce in future

Study shows that lower TKR utilization affects quality of life in Black Americans

Many Indians put away treating orthopedic problems

Bad digging technique can put gardeners at risk for chronic injuries

Phase III clinical study of regenerative therapy for treating damaged cartilage has started

When nursing homes push out poor and disabled patients

Excessive copper in diabetes impedes ability to make new blood vessels

Rare gene mutation gives rise to low sensitivity to pain

Your plumber offers a money-back guarantee. Should your doctor?

Losing weight via exercise alone may not protect your knees, study says

Immune system plays key role in amount of osteoarthritic pain and progression

Researchers find no signs of early-onset OA in radiographs of Dolly's skeleton

Controlling organ functions with your cell phone may be possible in future

Newly discovered drug-like compound may revolutionize treatment of autoimmune diseases

New drug offers hope for osteoarthritis patients suffering from debilitating hand pain

Study: Racial and socioeconomic factors play role in hip replacement outcomes

Many patients with knee, hip and spine osteoarthritis use opioids to manage chronic pain

Online consultation via mobile app reduces costs and delays for rheumatic disease patients

CRFA better than steroid injection for managing pain from knee osteoarthritis

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