Arthritis

At present, there is a lack of effective treatments that target the causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Scientists of the Comprehensive Pneumology Center (CPC) at Helmholtz Zentrum München are therefore investigating the molecular causes of COPD in order to intervene specifically. A recently published study in the journal Oncotarget is a contribution to … [Read more...]

A new treatment for osteoporosis has been found by researchers. Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have identified a new therapeutic approach that, while still preliminary, could promote the development of new bone-forming cells in patients suffering from bone loss. The study, published today in the journal Nature Communications, … [Read more...]

A study has inferred that Woman have a higher incidence of osteoporosis-related hip fractures and lower rate of mortality than men, according to a study in the June 2015 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). In addition, doctors don't always recognize or treat osteoporosis in men as often as they do in women. "Male and Female … [Read more...]

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a chronic disease affecting the central nervous system. People with MS can have fatigue, muscle pain or weakness and difficulty with motion. There is no cure, but researchers at one of the country’s top rehabilitation institutes are studying massage techniques to see if MS patients can find relief. Shavonne Thurman was in her twenties when … [Read more...]

Arthritis Research UK-funded scientists at The University of Manchester have identified a new way in which genotyping can be used to predict disease outcomes among sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis. New cohort studies have shown that certain genetic variants are associated with higher or lower risks of increased disease severity. The findings, published in the Journal of … [Read more...]

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends routine bisphosphonate treatment for women over age 65. Treatment costs estimated at $2 billion annually, or $205,500 per avoided hip fracture. Osteoporosis is a disease of progressive bone loss affecting more than 44 million Americans and contributing to an estimated 2 million bone fractures each year. A new study presented … [Read more...]

  A study has found alink in women suffering from painful knee and hand osteoarthritis with excess mortality. Study compares mortality rates of women with painful knee and hand osteoarthritis with the mortality of unaffected women from the same community; demonstrates higher risk of early death in the group with painful knee osteoarthritis Research looking at risk of … [Read more...]

Czech researchers has inferred that Injecting fat into the knees 'eases osteoarthritis symptoms'. Injecting stomach fat into the knees of osteoarthritis sufferers reduced symptoms by 75pc in two thirds of cases, according to new research. Injecting stomach fat into the knees of osteoarthritis sufferers reduced symptoms by 75pc in two thirds of cases, human trials have … [Read more...]

A Study has concluded that exercise makes brain bigger. It’s well known that exercise can make your muscles bigger. Now, a study has found it may make your brain larger, too. Physical activity can increase grey matter in the brain, increasing the size of areas that contribute to balance and coordination, according to Health Day news. The changes in the brain may have health … [Read more...]

Newly published research from the Forsyth Institute details a discovery explaining why the 100 million Americans estimated to be taking prescription and over-the-counter antacid and heartburn medications may be at an increased risk of bone fractures. The new report from Forsyth, published in the March issue of the medical research journal PLOS Genetics, explains that stomach … [Read more...]

Kessler Foundation scientists have shown that working memory may be an underlying mechanism of cognitive reserve in multiple sclerosis (MS). This finding informs the relationships between working memory, intellectual enrichment (the proxy measure for cognitive reserve) and long-term memory in this population. "Working memory mediates the relationship between intellectual … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Arthritis Medical Marijuana Not Recommended for Arthritis! - Reported, March 14, 2013   A new article in the journal Arthritis Care & Research recommends doctors and healthcare providers discourage use of marijuana for treating rheumatic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and fibromyalgia. … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Arthritis New Blood Test for Rheumatoid Arthritis   - Reported, January 18, 2012   PENNSYLVANIA, PA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Rheumatoid arthritis causes 1.3 million people to cringe in pain every day. 75 % of those are women. There’s no cure, but early diagnosis and treatment can keep people moving longer. … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Arthritis Potential Biomarker for Osteoarthritis   - Reported, February 7, 2012   (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Growing up in the south, one tends to hear the older generation talk about “Arthur.” But, the “Arthur” they’re speaking of is not a person at all. Osteoarthritis is caused by the normal aging process or … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Arthritis Knee Knowledge: Are You At Risk for Painful Problems?   - Reported, November 27, 2012   (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Nearly one in every two people in the U.S. may develop knee osteoarthritis by age 85, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By 2030, an estimated 67 million … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Arthritis Arthritis: Alternatives To Surgery   - Reported, June 21, 2012   DURHAM, N.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) --It causes pain, stiffness and immobility. When you have osteoarthritis, every single step can be a struggle. There are invasive surgeries and drugs with a long list of side effects that most … [Read more...]