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Researchers have developed a novel method to enhance the ability of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) to generate cartilage tissue by adding ascorbic acid (AA) during MSC expansion.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

A major international study has found that gout is a chronic illness in which genetics is a major cause, rather than the lifestyle choices of the sufferer.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare connective tissue disorder, with both autoimmune and vascular features. The main hallmark is tissue and vascular fibrosis that can result in clinical heterogeneity of manifestations across the skin and […]

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) undergoing standard-of-care treatment frequently have persisting pain, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

Scientists have identified a protein that blocks the activity of bone-forming cells (osteoblasts) by stopping them from maturing during the journey to sites of bone formation.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) is an independent risk factor indicating prognosis, according to a study published online Sept. 18 in Frontiers in Immunology.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

La Trobe researchers have discovered that almost half the population has “creaky knees” in a study investigating how common the problem is and what it means for the health of our knees.This article was originally […]

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is associated with a higher risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Sept. 9 in Scientific Reports.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com