Joints And Bones

There are a limited number of alternative, complementary treatment options when you have rheumatoid arthritis. There are omega-3 fatty acids, acupuncture, and curcumin, but other than that your wellness seems to be in the hands of Western…

The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis is a painful and debilitating condition where the cartilage around the joints thins, causing the bones to rub together. There is no cure for the condition, which generally affects older…

The first-ever international guidelines for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis have been published, thanks to the joint efforts of arthritic wellness experts such as rheumatologists, dermatologists, and patient advocates. The disease…

Go to Source Aratana Therapeutics Inc. has licensed a new stem cell therapy that it plans to develop to treat osteoarthritis in dogs. The agreement grants the Kansas City, Kan., animal health company the…

Arthritis is a chronically painful disorder with very little that can be done, aside from pain-relief as the bones grind against each other with every movement. The worse that the disorder becomes, the harder it is for the limb to move, let…

The Government has been called upon to end unfair prescription charges for all people with long-term conditions. More than 20 charities representing millions of people with long-term conditions – known collectively as the Prescription…

An experimental rheumatoid pill that is produced by AstraZeneca's called fostamatinib only managed to meet one of its two goals in a late-stage clinical trial. This has left the future of one of the group's few advanced pipeline products…

Go to Source TWO women who were diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in their 20s have spoken about how the disease does not just affect old people. Clare Cochrane, 43, and Julie Cooper, 40, both want to…

A new study carried out by Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC) and INOVA Diagnostics has resulted in the completion of a worldwide license agreement for new technology which could detect antibodies to carbamylated proteins (anti-CarP).…

Imagine being a young person with an active, fulfilling life. Maybe you are studying for a degree at University, or are settling down and starting a family. Then, imagine that you are diagnosed with arthritis. Suddenly the normal life of a…

When you have arthritis, and hear that a new, experimental drug hasn’t done so well in clinical trials, your mental wellness may take a hit. Now you have longer to wait for something that could cure your disease forever, and this can leave…

Arthritis is a condition mostly associated with the elderly, but it has still taken its toll on the wellness of Grace Thackrah, aged four. The youngster has juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), which affects the wellbeing of roughly 12,000…

Complementary therapies are one of the alternatives sought by arthritis sufferers looking to ease their painful symptoms without always resorting to prescription drugs. In fact, the uncomfortable side effects associated with the…

Go to Source By Vincent Aviani Today, the majority of American’s are living longer and are more active than past generations. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common diseases associated with both age and activity,…

Go to Source Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. a pet therapeutics company focussed on licencing, developing and commercialising innovative biopharmaceutical products for cats, dogs and other companion animals, has entered into an exclusive…

If over-the-counter or prescription medications are your current method to improve your joint wellness, you may want to spice things up a bit. This is according to numerous studies which have found that curcumin, the active ingredient in…

In discovering a severe side-effect in their latest supply, McNeil Consumer Healthcare is recalling all bottles of Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count. What was found was that the medication actually harmed its recipients, rather…

Go to Source More walking can protect against the functional limitation associated with knee osteoarthritis, according to a study published online June 12 in Arthritis Care & Research. MONDAY, June 16, 2014 (HealthDay…

Oranges and lemons aren’t only for preventing scurvy or giving the bells of St. Clements something to ring about; they could also help you to guard your wellbeing against arthritis. This is according to researchers at the University Of…

If your joint wellness is affected by osteoarthritis, reflexology may be as effective as painkillers. This is according to a new study published in the Journal of Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, which found that reflexology…

It’s not often that you hear medical professionals actually advising you to drink alcohol for the benefit of your wellness. That scenario could become a reality as evidence continues to emerge about the link between alcohol consumption and…

As children grow, it is quite common for them to suffer from knee problems that present as quite similar to arthritis. A common example of this is something called Osgood-Schlatter, which affects the wellbeing of around 20 percent of…

Amanda Siebe was an ordinary, healthy young woman, who lived an active and outdoorsy lifestyle. Growing up with two older brothers, she was never short of her fair share of bumps and bruises, as well as broken bones. None of this ever had…

One day you’re walking around, feeling healthy, happy and bursting with wellness, and the next day you suffer from a fall and realise that your body has been harbouring a horrible, debilitating disease all this time. So, what is this…

As you get older, the risks to the wellbeing of your joints and bones continue to increase. There are many different factors which affect the wellness of your joints and bones, and it is these areas that you should focus on in particular if…

When, as a runner, you discover that arthritis has compromised your joint wellness, your heart can sink. Many people naturally assume that, in order to guard your wellbeing against further joint damage, you’ll have to give up the activity…

Nahid Zafari, 24, is the first in Lethbridge to undergo an intricate orthopaedic surgery that aims to repair the bow legs that have affected her wellbeing for half of her life. Due to a childhood crippled by malnutrition and a lack of…

If pain in your joints doesn’t limit your physical activity, exercise is a good way to improve your wellbeing when you have osteoarthritis (OA). This is a well-established fact of wellness, but now two physicians in Sweden have done a…

Even if you only smoke a few cigarettes a day, you’re doubling your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. This is according to a new study, carried out by Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, which discovered that women who smoked between…

Your children need vitamin D for strong bones and muscles. This is according to the US Bone and Joint Initiative, who note that a deficiency in vitamin D, a nutrient which is mostly made by your body when your skin is exposed to sunlight,…