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Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritis

Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA flare responsive drug delivery system titrates drug levels in response to the level of inflammation. Credit: Kai SlaughterArthritis flares - the unpredictable

Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA flare responsive drug delivery system titrates drug levels in response to the level of inflammation. Credit: Kai SlaughterArthritis flares - the unpredictable
Simple computational models can help predict post-traumatic osteoarthritis

Simple computational models can help predict post-traumatic osteoarthritis

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee joint injuries, such as ligament rupture, are common in athletes. As the intact joint ligaments offer a precondition for joint stabil

Simple computational models can help predict post-traumatic osteoarthritis

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee joint injuries, such as ligament rupture, are common in athletes. As the intact joint ligaments offer a precondition for joint stabil
Tanezumab improves scores for pain, function in osteoarthritis

Tanezumab improves scores for pain, function in osteoarthritis

(HealthDay)—For patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip, tanezumab is associated with significant improvements in pain and physical function versus placebo, according to a study published

Tanezumab improves scores for pain, function in osteoarthritis

(HealthDay)—For patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip, tanezumab is associated with significant improvements in pain and physical function versus placebo, according to a study published
Study reveals enormous advances for rheumatoid arthritis patients

Study reveals enormous advances for rheumatoid arthritis patients

by University of ManchesterPeople living with Rheumatoid Arthritis have experienced significant improvements in their daily lives which is probably down to early and more aggressive treatment of

Study reveals enormous advances for rheumatoid arthritis patients

by University of ManchesterPeople living with Rheumatoid Arthritis have experienced significant improvements in their daily lives which is probably down to early and more aggressive treatment of
New school toolkits to aid children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

New school toolkits to aid children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULARCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren and young people naturally spend a large amount of their time at school, college or in other educ

New school toolkits to aid children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULARCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren and young people naturally spend a large amount of their time at school, college or in other educ
First patient-led research registry for arthritis patients launched

First patient-led research registry for arthritis patients launched

by Linda Gunter,University of Alabama at BirminghamCreakyJoints, an online, nonprofit, patient support community with more than 80,000 members, has launchedArthritis Power, the first patie

First patient-led research registry for arthritis patients launched

by Linda Gunter,University of Alabama at BirminghamCreakyJoints, an online, nonprofit, patient support community with more than 80,000 members, has launchedArthritis Power, the first patie
Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

by LancetTylenol 500 mg capsules. Credit: WikipediaIn a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of

Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

by LancetTylenol 500 mg capsules. Credit: WikipediaIn a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of
Both high- and low-dose exercise therapy found to be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

Both high- and low-dose exercise therapy found to be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Karolinska Institutet have compared high dose exercise therapy versus low dose in patients with symptomatic knee osteoart

Both high- and low-dose exercise therapy found to be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Karolinska Institutet have compared high dose exercise therapy versus low dose in patients with symptomatic knee osteoart
Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

(HealthDay)—Carrying excess pounds can be painful, literally. A new study finds that being overweight or obese ups the risk of pain in people with musculoskeletal disorders."Pain, osteoarthritis

Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

(HealthDay)—Carrying excess pounds can be painful, literally. A new study finds that being overweight or obese ups the risk of pain in people with musculoskeletal disorders."Pain, osteoarthritis
Grade difficulty of skatepark features like ski runs to curb fall risk, say researchers

Grade difficulty of skatepark features like ski runs to curb fall risk, say researchers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo curb the risk of falls, it may be worth grading skateboard parks like ski runs according to the popularity of the metal and concrete

Grade difficulty of skatepark features like ski runs to curb fall risk, say researchers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo curb the risk of falls, it may be worth grading skateboard parks like ski runs according to the popularity of the metal and concrete