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Total Knee Replacement a Cost-Effective Treatment for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

March 30, 2021 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Knee osteoarthritis is a painful condition that affects over 14 million U.S. adults, many of whom have extreme obesity, defined by body mass index (BMI) greater than 40kg/m2. Total knee replacement (TKR) is often recommended to treat advanced knee osteoarthritis, but surgeons may be hesitant to operate on patients with extreme obesity due to concerns about the increased risks … [Read more...]

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Yoga and Meditation reduce chronic pain

October 5, 2020 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

A mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course was found to benefit patients with chronic pain and depression, leading to significant improvement in participant perceptions of pain, mood and functional capacity, according to a study in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Most of the study respondents (89%) reported the program helped them find ways to … [Read more...]

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Renewed Hope for Treatment of Pain and Depression

June 22, 2020 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Researchers at the Department of Infection and Immunity of the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) developed LIH383, a novel molecule that binds to and blocks a previously unknown opioid receptor in the brain, thereby modulating the levels of opioid peptides produced in the central nervous system (CNS) and potentiating their natural painkilling and antidepressant properties. … [Read more...]

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A deep-dive into the impact of arthritis drugs on gene expression

May 10, 2019 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

A new computational framework has revealed key differences between four rheumatoid arthritis medications and their impact on biological pathways in mice. People with rheumatoid arthritis often receive medications that target and inhibit Tumor-Necrosis Factor (TNF), a protein involved in the painful and damaging inflammation characteristic of the disease. While several … [Read more...]

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People with osteoporosis should avoid spinal poses in yoga

People With Osteoporosis Should Avoid Spinal Poses In Yoga, Study Says

February 26, 2019 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Yoga postures that flex the spine beyond its limits may raise the risk of compression fractures in people with thinning bones, according to research from Mayo Clinic. The results appear in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Researchers at Mayo Clinic and elsewhere have described injuries from yoga. This study examines injuries in people with osteoporosis and osteopenia -- conditions … [Read more...]

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Fifteen percent of osteoporosis patients who take ‘drug holidays’ suffer bone fractures

May 7, 2018 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Patients who take osteoporosis drugs for long periods typically are advised to temporarily discontinue the drugs to prevent rare but serious side effects to the jaw and thighs. A Loyola Medicine study has found that 15.4 percent of patients who take so-called "drug holidays" from osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates experienced bone fractures. During a six-year … [Read more...]

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Flare-responsive hydrogel

Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritis

April 11, 2018 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

"Arthritis represents a huge unmet clinical need," said co-senior author Jeff Karp, PhD, a bioengineer and principal investigator at BWH. "Although new therapeutics have been developed, many have had systemic, toxic effects. We wanted to design a delivery system that could be efficient, deliver drugs locally and release drugs in response to inflammation." The newly created … [Read more...]

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Can Muesli help against arthritis?

February 17, 2018 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

It is well known that healthy eating increases our general sense of wellbeing. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) have now discovered that a fibre-rich diet can have a positive influence on chronic inflammatory joint diseases, leading to stronger bones. The key to the effect our diet has on our health are intestinal bacteria: healthy … [Read more...]

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Bacteria in milk and beef linked to rheumatoid arthritis

Bacteria in milk and beef linked to rheumatoid arthritis

February 17, 2018 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

A strain of bacteria commonly found in milk and beef may be a trigger for developing rheumatoid arthritis in people who are genetically at risk, according to a new study from the University of Central Florida. A team of UCF College of Medicine researchers has discovered a link between rheumatoid arthritis and Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, known as MAP, a … [Read more...]

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Treating arthritis with algae

Treating arthritis with algae

November 6, 2017 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Arthritis is the most-widespread joint disease, with around 90 percent of all people over 65 being affected to varying degrees, but this degenerative disease is also widespread amongst younger people. In arthritis, the cartilage in the joint, a type of protective layer on bones that "lubricates" the joint, degenerates over time. This can be extremely painful for sufferers, … [Read more...]

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Respond Poorly to Biologics

November 16, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

A Mayo Clinic study is shedding light on why some rheumatoid arthritis patients respond poorly when treated with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors, part of a class of drugs called biologics. It comes down to proteins: specifically, a protein in the body that drives inflammation in the disease, the research found. The discovery is an important step toward better personalizing … [Read more...]

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Swimming: An Effective Part Of The Treatment For Fibromyalgia

August 20, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

A study performed by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) shows swimming is as effective as walking to relieve pain and improve quality of life for patients with fibromyalgia. "Physical exercise is an essential component of any treatment for fibromyalgia, and plenty of studies have demonstrated that low-impact aerobic exercise offers the most … [Read more...]

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

June 25, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

By better understanding daily activity levels and heart rate patterns of those who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), scientists hope to discover more about this complex illness condition. Fred Friedberg, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stony Brook University School of Medicine, has received a four-year $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of … [Read more...]

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Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain: Researchers explore epigenetic influences

June 23, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent, disabling and expensive public health crises in the United States. It affects more than 100 million Americans, with annual costs estimated at $635 billion, says a report from the American Pain Society. Despite the enormous societal impact of chronic pain, present treatment options are limited to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory … [Read more...]

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Children with swollen, painful knees: Lyme disease or septic arthritis?

June 7, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Septic or infectious arthritis of the knee and Lyme disease have similar symptoms in children but require different immediate treatment to ensure optimal recovery. A new study in the May 4 issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery identifies four symptoms that are predictive of septic arthritis when the condition presents itself in a child's knee--an important distinction … [Read more...]

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Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: Ghent University Belgium Study

May 4, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Patients with more or less severe forms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may have the same painful symptoms, but does this mean that the cause of their illness is the same? And therefore that they should all receive the same treatment? Scientists at VIB and Ghent University have demonstrated with their research into inflammasomes that RA should be considered as a syndrome rather … [Read more...]

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Obesity alone does not cause arthritis: A Duke University Study

April 23, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

The link between obesity and osteoarthritis may be more than just the wear and tear on the skeleton caused by added weight. A Duke University study has found that the absence of the appetite hormone leptin can determine whether obese mice experience arthritis, no matter how heavy they are. "We were completely surprised to find that mice that became extremely obese had no … [Read more...]

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Paracetamol ‘not clinically effective’ in treating osteoarthritis pain: A Study

March 22, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

In a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of clinical effectiveness in reducing pain or improving physical function in patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis. Although paracetamol was slightly better than placebo, researchers conclude that, taken on its own, paracetamol has no … [Read more...]

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Rheumatoid arthritis patients’ BMI linked to ability to stay in remission: A Study

March 19, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

A study by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) researchers finds that body mass index (BMI) plays a role in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients' ability to achieve a sustained remission. Looking at patients who had received an RA diagnosis within the past 12 months, investigators found that those who were significantly underweight or overweight/obese were the least likely to … [Read more...]

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Rheumatoid arthritis support, education program has strong positive impact: A Study

March 4, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

A study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) finds that a support group addressing the psychological and educational needs of people recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has a strong positive impact on their lives. Ninety percent of participants indicated that as a result of the free group, they could make informed choices about their RA. The study findings … [Read more...]

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Breastfeeding associated with lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis: A Chinese Study

February 29, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

In a new study of over 7,000 older Chinese women published online today in the journal Rheumatology, breastfeeding -- especially for a longer duration -- is shown to be associated with a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Specifically, it showed that women who had breastfed their children were around half as likely to have RA, compared to women who had never … [Read more...]

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Compound in green tea found to block rheumatoid arthritis

February 18, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Researchers at Washington State University in Spokane have identified a potential new approach to combating the joint pain, inflammation and tissue damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis. Their discovery is featured on the cover of Arthritis and Rheumatology, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology, in print Tuesday, Feb 16. Rheumatoid arthritis is a … [Read more...]

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Green tea combats rheumatoid arthritis: Washington State University

February 17, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Researchers at Washington State University in Spokane have identified a potential new approach to combating the joint pain, inflammation and tissue damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis. Their discovery is featured on the cover of Arthritis and Rheumatology, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology, in print Tuesday, Feb 16. Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating … [Read more...]

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Osteoarthritis and human body clock linked: Manchester University Study

December 17, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

A University of Manchester biologist has for the first time established that the painful and debilitating symptoms endured by osteoarthritis sufferers are intrinsically linked to the human body clock. The study, led by Dr Qing-Jun Meng, who is a Senior Research Fellow for Arthritis Research UK, could in the years to come, pave the way for drug treatment of the joint … [Read more...]

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Vigilance for kidney problems key for rheumatoid arthritis patients: A Study

November 24, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Rheumatoid arthritis patients are likelier than the average person to develop chronic kidney disease, and more severe inflammation in the first year of rheumatoid arthritis, corticosteroid use, high blood pressure and obesity are among the risk factors, new Mayo Clinic research shows. Physicians should test rheumatoid arthritis patients periodically for signs of kidney … [Read more...]

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Exercise program in senior centers helps decrease participants’ pain and improve mobility: A Study

November 10, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

It may seem counterintuitive that exercise could help people with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions, but a new study finds that a low-impact exercise program is improving quality of life for many older adults with these conditions. The program, offered by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in senior centers in New York City's Chinatown and Flushing, Queens … [Read more...]

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Tai Chi found to be as effective as physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis: A Study

November 10, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Both Tai Chi and physical therapy positively impact pain, function and other symptoms of knee osteoarthritis -- making Tai Chi a viable treatment alternative for people suffering with the degenerative disease, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Osteoarthritis, sometimes called degenerative joint … [Read more...]

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Diet may determine your risk for rheumatoid arthritis: A Study

November 10, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Two studies, presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting in San Francisco, show a person's diet can significantly affect his or her chance of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common chronic autoimmune disease that affects the joints. RA has the potential for joint damage and deformity, with loss of function. The … [Read more...]

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Body mass index may be a key to achieving sustained remission in early rheumatoid arthritis: American College of Rheumatology Study

November 10, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Being overweight or obese can reduce the likelihood of achieving sustained remission of early rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research findings presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common chronic autoimmune disease. RA has the potential for joint damage and deformity, with loss of … [Read more...]

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Diet affect the progression of multiple sclerosis: A German Study

October 26, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Dietary fatty acids affect the development and progression of autoimmune chronic-inflammatory diseases such as multiple sclerosis. In a collaborative study between the Departments of Neurology at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (St. Josef-Hospital) and the Friedrich Alexander Universtiy Erlangen, researchers now found that long-chain fatty acids promote the development and … [Read more...]

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