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Scientists identify key cells that could be targeted to prevent arthritis flare-ups
New research has pinpointed key cells that could be targeted to prevent painful rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups, offering potential new hope... Read more -
Early skeleton map reveals how bones form in humans
The first "blueprint" of human skeletal development reveals how the skeleton forms, shedding light on the process of arthritis, and... Read more -
Biomarker discovery offers a novel therapeutic approach for rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common form of chronic inflammatory arthritis, characterized by synovitis and progressive destruction of bone... Read more -
Gut microbiome dynamics linked to rheumatoid arthritis progression
University of Leeds-led research has identified specific changes in the gut microbiome of individuals at risk of rheumatoid arthritis, potentially... Read more -
Gut microbiome changes linked to onset of clinically evident rheumatoid arthritis
Changes in the make-up of the gut microbiome are linked to the onset of clinically evident rheumatoid arthritis in those... Read more
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Bidirectional link seen for rheumatoid arthritis, interstitial lung disease
There is a bidirectional association for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to a study published online... Read more -
Two genes linked to rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis could serve as targets for diagnosis and treatment
Rheumatoid arthritis is a common disease affecting an estimated 17 million people worldwide. The disease is caused by immune cells... Read more -
Anxiety/depression linked to health-related quality-of-life losses in seropositive rheumatoid arthritis
Patients with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with moderate and extreme anxiety/depression have mean health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) losses, regardless of pain... Read more -
New research shows a link between inflammatory bowel disease and joint problems
There is a strong connection between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and spondyloarthritis—a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the... Read more -
New technique allows technicolor imaging of degenerative joint disease
Medical imaging is no longer in Kansas, Toto, as a team led by Penn State researchers brings traditional black and... Read more -
Joint problem solving: Study investigates how couples cope with rheumatoid arthritis
An Australian-first study has lifted the lid on how couples living with rheumatoid arthritis cope with the debilitating disease, finding... Read more -
Early rheumatoid arthritis tied to hypertension
Patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high incidence of prevalent and incident hypertension, according to a study published... Read more -
Asian and older rheumatoid arthritis sufferers 50% less likely to receive targeted treatment, finds study
Asian patients are half as likely to be started on biologic drugs for rheumatoid arthritis as white patients, new research... Read more -
Researchers pioneer novel method to enhance effectiveness of MSC therapy for cartilage repair
Researchers have developed a novel method to enhance the ability of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) to generate cartilage tissue by... Read more -
Study finds genetics, not lifestyle, is a major cause of gout
A major international study has found that gout is a chronic illness in which genetics is a major cause, rather... Read more
