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Two genes linked to common inflammatory arthritis suggest new treatment options
In a first-of-its-kind genome-wide association study (GWAS) researchers have discovered two genes, RNF144B and ENPP1, that cause calcium pyrophosphate deposition... Read more -
Researchers investigate the cause of lung damage in autoimmune diseases
Patients with systemic sclerosis or Sjögren's syndrome suffer from various inflammatory reactions triggered by the body's own immune system. A... Read more -
New approach to evaluating cases with rheumatic reactions to cancer immunotherapy
The prevalence and severity of rheumatic adverse reactions in cancer immunotherapy is significantly underestimated, due to the lack of standardized... Read more -
Fine-tuning osteoclast development: A targeted approach to bone disease
Bone-destructive diseases such as osteoporosis and chronic inflammatory arthritis affect millions of people worldwide, causing pain, fractures, and decreased quality... Read more -
Scientists uncover key clues to how a viral infection can lead to arthritis-like disease
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne pathogen that has been identified in more than 110 countries around the world. The... Read more -
People with lupus who have certain antibodies are more likely to experience blood clots, researchers find
Some patients with lupus who possess specific antibodies are at a higher risk of thrombotic events such as a blood... Read more -
Early structural changes in the knees common among people in their early 30s—often without symptoms
Mild structural changes visible in knee MRI scans are already common among adults in their thirties—even in those without knee... Read more -
Assessing systemic sclerosis with AI deep neural networks
Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping the future of health care, offering new tools for earlier diagnosis of disease and more... Read more -
Explaining the link between 'good' gut bacteria and rheumatoid arthritis
After spending years tracing the origin and migration pattern of an unusual type of immune cell in mice, researchers have... Read more -
JAK inhibitors show no increased cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients, large international study finds
An international research team led by Geneva University Hospital found no increase in cardiovascular events during the first two years... Read more -
Sema3A signaling molecule found to have significant cartilage-protective effects in osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA), a common degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide, particularly targets the knee joint. Over time,... Read more -
Synovial fluid analysis provides accurate arthritis diagnosis in just 10 minutes
Dr. Ho Sang Jung and his research team from the Advanced Bio and Healthcare Materials Research Division at the Korea... Read more -
Specific patient characteristics might contribute to poor recovery after hip replacement surgery
Hip replacement surgery, or total hip arthroplasty (THA), can lessen pain and improve function in individuals with hip osteoarthritis, but... Read more -
Emerging metabolic pathways in osteoarthritis: Insights from recent studies and therapeutic avenues
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent conditions affecting tens of millions of U.S. adults, traditionally understood as a... Read more -
Immune cell 'messengers' could save crumbling bones—new hope for joint pain sufferers
A recent study has uncovered a potential breakthrough in treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), a debilitating bone disease... Read more
