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Semaglutide improves knee replacements for patients with diabetes
For those with type 2 diabetes who have knee osteoarthritis, getting a knee replacement can be difficult because they are... Read more -
Fine particles in pollution are associated with early signs of autoimmune disease
A new study has linked air pollution exposure and immune-system changes that often precede the onset of autoimmune diseases.... Read more -
Study uncovers beneficial relationship between gardening and osteoarthritis
Gardening/yardwork is one of the few forms of leisure physical activity that people tend to do more as they age.... Read more -
New clinical guidelines address gap in Adult-onset Still's disease
Adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) is a rare inflammatory disorder. Thanks to a new initiative, AOSD is now considered to be... Read more -
Be careful trusting TikTok for gout advice, warn health professionals
A new paper in Rheumatology Advances in Practice indicates that TikTok videos about gout are commonly misleading, inconsistent, or inaccurate.... Read more -
Inhibiting a master regulator of aging regenerates joint cartilage in mice
An injection that blocks the activity of a protein involved in aging reverses naturally occurring cartilage loss in the knee... Read more -
Why certain arthritis drugs don't work in rheumatoid arthritis
Cedars-Sinai investigators may have figured out why certain immunosuppressive treatments don't work well in rheumatoid arthritis. In a study published... Read more -
Both total and partial knee replacements deliver lasting benefits at 10 years, clinical trial finds
New research from a randomized clinical trial provides the strongest long-term evidence yet comparing partial (PKR) and total (TKR) knee... Read more -
Enzyme provides promising path to degenerative joint diseases cure
Degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis and intervertebral disk degeneration are conditions that affect millions of people worldwide, leading to pain... Read more -
New points to consider in treatment-resistant psoriatic arthritis
Some people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) may have a disease that is difficult to manage (D2M) or does not respond... Read more -
Study finds improvement in knee pain with exercise and physical therapy
People with a meniscal tear and osteoarthritis prescribed home exercises with or without physical therapy reported substantial improvements in knee... Read more -
New genetic marker could improve prediction of severe gout drug reactions in US patients
A newly identified genetic marker may significantly improve the ability to predict life-threatening reactions to the gout medication allopurinol in... Read more
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Simple screening tool can help uncover underdiagnosed back condition, study finds
For millions of people living with back pain, the cause is often elusive. One underrecognized culprit is axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA)—a... Read more
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Why so many pro soccer players develop osteoarthritis
A new paper finds that retired UK male professional soccer players who reported foot or ankle injuries during their careers... Read more -
Muscle wasting reversed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis increased their leg muscle volume when treated with an anti-rheumatic drug, offering new hope for improved... Read more
