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Erosion blockade breakthrough: Clinical trial signals hope for hand osteoarthritis
Researchers at Ghent University Hospital, Ghent University, and VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research, show that antibody therapy can be effective... Read more
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New bone tool could offer speedy screening for new treatments targeting pain in osteoarthritis
Researchers at St George's, University of London have developed a simple tool to measure irregularities in the cartilage and bone... Read more
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Recommendations for imaging in crystal-induced arthropathies
Crystal-induced arthropathies (CiA) are caused by crystal deposits in a person's joints and associated tissues. The most frequent forms of... Read more
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New PET tracer detects inflammatory arthritis before symptoms appear
A novel PET imaging technique can noninvasively detect active inflammation in the body before clinical symptoms arise, according to research... Read more
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Unveiling potential diagnostic, treatment target for APS-related thrombocytopenia
Blood clots and pregnancy loss are commonly recognized features of antiphospholipid syndrome, but thrombocytopenia is the third most prevalent symptom,... Read more
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Psoriasis and eczema have complex causes and consequences that researchers are seeking to uncover
In his mid-teens during the 1970s, Maarten de Wit had severe joint pain in multiple parts of his body. He... Read more
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Study finds new treatment to reverse inflammation and arterial blockages in rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have found that the molecule RvT4 enhances the body's natural defenses against atherosclerosis... Read more
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Engineered cartilage could turn the tide for patients with osteoarthritis
About 1 in 7 adults live with degenerative joint disease, also known as osteoarthritis (OA). In recent years, as anterior... Read more
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Points to consider in hyperinflammation
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) are life-threatening systemic hyperinflammatory syndromes. Systemic hyperinflammation and HLH/MAS can occur in... Read more
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Validated classification criteria for calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease
Calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease is a common, symptomatic arthritis, but until now there have been there are no validated... Read more
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Study finds GERD can induce occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis, but not vice versa
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causally and positively influences rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but RA has no significant influence on GERD, according... Read more
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Autoimmune disease and pregnancy: Study challenges prevailing wisdom and unveils nuances
For many aspiring mothers with autoimmune disease, pregnancy can be daunting and full of unknowns. In some cases, those suffering... Read more
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Updated EULAR recommendations for hip and knee osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) affects more than 500 million people worldwide. The disease is age-related, and usually starts to affect people in... Read more
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Men with inflammatory joint disease less likely to be childless than healthy peers, research suggests
Men with inflammatory joint disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, are less likely to be childless and have more children than... Read more
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Study shows a single session of aerobic exercise improves blood pressure in rheumatoid arthritis patients
A 30-minute walk at moderate intensity temporarily reduced blood pressure in women with rheumatoid arthritis, not only at rest but... Read more