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Can losing weight combat the structural defects of knee osteoarthritis?
In a study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, a decrease in body mass index (BMI) was associated with both a... Read more -
AI model can quantify radiographic joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis
An international competition resulted in the development of algorithms that provide feasible, quick, and accurate methods to quantify joint damage... Read more -
Therapeutic effects of conservative treatment with 2-week bed rest for osteoporotic vertebral fractures
Aging is universal. Both osteoporosis and the bone fractures that occur as a result of osteoporosis become more likely with... Read more -
Those suffering from autoimmune diseases require a third coronavirus vaccination
Many patients suffering from an autoimmune disease such as rheumatism, ulcerative colitis or psoriasis must take medicine that affects their... Read more
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Study links blood marker to risk of osteoporotic hip fracture in men
Bone health requires a balanced activity of various bone cell types including bone-forming osteoblasts and bone-resorbing osteoclasts. Osteoporosis occurs when... Read more -
Are low blood urate levels linked to a higher risk of premature death?
New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggests that adults with low blood levels of urate, a breakdown product of... Read more -
App aids self-monitoring of some rheumatoid arthritis patients
Patient-initiated care supported with smartphone self-monitoring is noninferior to usual care for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in patients with stable low... Read more -
New guideline introduces recommendations for vaccinations in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released a summary of its new treatment guideline for Vaccinations in Patients with Rheumatic... Read more -
Studying rheumatoid arthritis in modern-day patients may shed new light on disease's past
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate student is studying specimens from knee replacement surgeries in modern patients with rheumatoid arthritis... Read more -
Treatment before patients develop rheumatism provides lasting relief
Initiating early treatment benefits patients who have not fully developed rheumatoid arthritis, but who are manifesting preliminary stages of the... Read more -
Gene variant links trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome
A new NDORMS study, published in The Lancet Rheumatology, has found a genetic variant that increases the risk of both... Read more -
Can traditional Chinese medicine help prevent and treat rheumatoid arthritis?
Chinese medicine based on combinations of typically five to ten plants has a long tradition of use against rheumatoid arthritis,... Read more -
Short sleep duration causally linked to rheumatoid arthritis
Short sleep duration is causally associated with an increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online... Read more -
Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?
It's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.... Read more -
Disease control, safe medications critical to pregnancies for women with rheumatic disease
Pregnant women with active rheumatic disease carry a higher risk of adverse outcomes than the general population including hypertension, preeclampsia,... Read more
