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Researchers develop reliable way to use finger-stick blood sample to detect fibromyalgia syndrome

Researchers have developed a reliable way to use a finger-stick blood sample to detect fibromyalgia syndrome, a complicated pain disorder that often is difficult to diagnose.

24 Jul 2013

Imprimis to begin IRB-approved Impracor Phase III trial for acute pain associated with OA of the knee

Imprimis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which is focused on the commercialization of compounded drug formulations utilizing the FDA 505(b)(2) development pathway, today announced it has received IRB approval for its Phase III clinical trial protocol of its lead product candidate, Impracor.

23 Jul 2013

Cell therapies may stop or reverse pain and disability of degenerative disc disease

Cell therapies may stop or reverse the pain and disability of degenerative disc disease and the loss of material between vertebrae, according to Duke University scientists.

17 Jul 2013

NovoStitch suture passer now available for minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical procedures

Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc. today announced commercial availability of the company's NovoStitch suture passer in the United States. The company's device enables surgeons to place stitches in tight joint compartments, including those in knees, hips and shoulders, during minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical procedures.

16 Jul 2013

UAB researchers study link between sleep and pain among patients with knee osteoarthritis

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham want to know more about the relationship between sleep and pain.

16 Jul 2013

Natural tissue graft can spur regeneration of cartilage; improves symptoms in knee cartilage damaged patients

A natural tissue graft can spur regeneration of cartilage and improve symptoms in patients who have cartilage damage in their knee, according to a study by researchers from Hospital for Special Surgery.

15 Jul 2013

Urocortin molecule protects cells from osteoarthritis, say researchers

UK scientists have found a naturally occurring molecule in the body which may have important consequences for treating osteoarthritis. Researchers from The University of Manchester and the University of Westminster have found that the molecule, known as Urocortin, protects cells in the joints from being destroyed.

From The University of Manchester 12 Jul 2013

AOSSM presents awards and grants to encourage research in orthopaedic sports medicine

In order to recognize and encourage cutting-edge research in key areas of orthopaedic sports medicine, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) will present ten research awards and seven grants during its Annual Meeting, July 11-14 in Chicago, IL.

10 Jul 2013

Stem cells in the aesthetic industry: an interview with Dr. Norma Kassardjian

Stem Cells are special “master” cells in your body. Stem cells are the building blocks that can replicate into other kinds of cells like blood cells, heart, muscle, blood vessels and cartilage.

9 Jul 2013

Providers search for new tests, smartphone apps to diagnose and treat mental illness

Health care providers are trying to find tests and create new smartphone and tablet apps to better diagnose and treat mental illness.

9 Jul 2013

First Edition: July 8, 2013

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including news about a new ad campaign against the health law, more reaction to the administration's delay of the employer mandate provision and states efforts to restrict abortions.

8 Jul 2013

Arthritis Research UK awards grant to develop new treatments for severe arthritis pain

Medical research charity Arthritis Research UK has awarded researchers at University College London and the University of Nottingham a grant of £800,000 to develop new treatments for severe arthritis pain.

3 Jul 2013

Study suggests shape of knee can determine need for ACL reconstruction after ACL tear

A study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery has provided the first evidence that the shape of a person's knee could be a factor in the decision of whether a patient should undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction after an ACL tear.

3 Jul 2013

Osteoarthritis associated genes: an interview with Professor Jonathan Tobias, University of Bristol

Joints are lined by articular cartilage, loss of which is one of the hallmarks of osteoarthritis. Articular cartilage is made up of a number of proteins, such as type II collagen. In rare forms of osteoarthritis, one of these structural proteins is defective as a result of a genetic mutation.

2 Jul 2013

FX006 demonstrates pain relief in Phase 2b osteoarthritis study, Flexion reports

Flexion Therapeutics, Inc., today reported that its lead compound FX006, a novel intra-articular, sustained release steroid, demonstrated pain relief that is of both greater magnitude and longer duration than the most commonly prescribed immediate release steroid, triamcinolone acetonide, in a Phase 2b dose-ranging trial in osteoarthritis.

27 Jun 2013

AACE applauds the American Medical Association for recognizing obesity as disease state

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) applauds the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates for its action today to approve a resolution recognizing obesity as a disease state requiring a range of interventions to advance obesity treatment and prevention. AACE, the sponsor of the resolution, was joined by specialty and state medical societies in advocating for recognition of obesity as a disease state, including The Endocrine Society, American College of Cardiology, American College of Surgeons, American Urological Association, and the Texas State Delegation among many others.

19 Jun 2013

Mayo researchers find rheumatic condition gout may be due to flare-ups in other joints

The painful rheumatic condition gout is often associated with the big toe, but it turns out that patients at highest risk of further flare-ups are those whose gout first involved other joints, such as a knee or elbow, Mayo Clinic has found.

15 Jun 2013

New drug target may prevent consequences of ACL tear in athletes

Striking the likes of Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose, L.A. Lakers' Kobe Bryant and Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez, tears in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are one of the most rampant and serious knee injuries among athletes.

14 Jun 2013

Novel antibody biomarkers could significantly improve diagnosis in RA, study shows

Data presented at EULAR 2013, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism, show that novel antibody biomarkers could significantly improve diagnosis in rheumatoid arthritis.

14 Jun 2013

Scheduled exercise, regular meals and periodic warming relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis

Scheduled exercise, regular meals and the periodic warming and cooling of joints could be used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis according to scientists at The University of Manchester. Their research may also help explain why older people are more prone to developing this common joint disorder.

12 Jun 2013

Osteoarthritis News and Research

Latest Osteoarthritis News and Research

Researchers develop reliable way to use finger-stick blood sample to detect fibromyalgia syndrome

Imprimis to begin IRB-approved Impracor Phase III trial for acute pain associated with OA of the knee

Cell therapies may stop or reverse pain and disability of degenerative disc disease

NovoStitch suture passer now available for minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical procedures

UAB researchers study link between sleep and pain among patients with knee osteoarthritis

Natural tissue graft can spur regeneration of cartilage; improves symptoms in knee cartilage damaged patients

Urocortin molecule protects cells from osteoarthritis, say researchers

AOSSM presents awards and grants to encourage research in orthopaedic sports medicine

Stem cells in the aesthetic industry: an interview with Dr. Norma Kassardjian

Providers search for new tests, smartphone apps to diagnose and treat mental illness

First Edition: July 8, 2013

Arthritis Research UK awards grant to develop new treatments for severe arthritis pain

Study suggests shape of knee can determine need for ACL reconstruction after ACL tear

Osteoarthritis associated genes: an interview with Professor Jonathan Tobias, University of Bristol

FX006 demonstrates pain relief in Phase 2b osteoarthritis study, Flexion reports

AACE applauds the American Medical Association for recognizing obesity as disease state

Mayo researchers find rheumatic condition gout may be due to flare-ups in other joints

New drug target may prevent consequences of ACL tear in athletes

Novel antibody biomarkers could significantly improve diagnosis in RA, study shows

Scheduled exercise, regular meals and periodic warming relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis

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