Joints And Bones

The results of a new clinical trial have potentially pointed the way for better treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) sufferers. The antibody drug, known as tocilizumab or RoActemra, was found to be nearly four times more likely…

As the rates of obesity rise in this country, so does the risk of arthritis and other joint wellness problems. Therefore, it is becoming increasingly important to look after the wellbeing of your joints by taking preventative supplements.…

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) affects the wellbeing of thousands of children worldwide, but scientists may have found a way to better classify, predict outcome of, and treat JIA. Thanks to a discovery of gene expression differences,…

Arthritis is a condition which becomes more and more common each year.  It’s chronic and as such it’s not a condition which you’re ever going to get rid of when you get it. However, it’s imminently manageable and providing you take the…

What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition which weakens the bones, making them more susceptible to fractures and breaks. It is also sometimes called brittle bone disease and can be very debilitating if you develop it, even…

Arthritis is a problematic and debilitating disease. It can be especially worrying if you think you have developed the condition but you aren’t sure. It’s more likely to affect older people, but arthritis can strike anyone at any time. That…

There are many things that we associate with increasing our risk of arthritis symptoms. Too many repetitive tasks that use the joints are often blamed, and this can be one of the strongest triggers for the condition. Another problem is…

Gene therapy could offer a breakthrough in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The healthy cells of patients in a German study were injected into joints inflamed by the condition to help them heal. The success of that process has now…

A serious condition which affects the skeletal system, osteoporosis affects millions of people and can even lead to death if not treated or managed properly. This is largely suffered by women and can be incredibly debilitating. There are…

Researchers in Galway predict that stem cells could be used to treat osteoarthritis within five years, following successful initial clinical trials. The trials involve injecting adult stem cells derived from adipose…

New research involving Irish scientists could lead to effective new treatments for the most common type of arthritis within the next five years. Scientists based at NUI Galway are part of an EU-funded project - ADIPOA -…

NUI Galway researchers are part of an exciting EU-funded project looking at how stem cells from adult fat tissue could be used to activate the regeneration of cartilage. If successful, their work could lead to effective new treatments for…

The U.S. cat population is aging. In the last 10 years, the percentage of cats over 6 years of age has grown from 24 percent to 47 percent, the percentage over 10 years of age has grown 15 percent, and the percentage…

Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:FLXN) today announced financial results for the year-ended December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2013, Flexion had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities…

People who have had reconstructive surgery for a knee ligament tear develop wear-and-tear arthritis in the injured knee three times more often than in the uninjured knee, according to a new study. About 200,000…

Rheumatoid arthritis is a problematic and debilitating condition that causes problems to people all across the world. Unlike osteoarthritis which causes problems through the wear and tear of life on the joints, rheumatoid arthritis is…

Suffering from arthritis can make exercise seem like a terrible idea. Arthritis affects the joints and can cause painful inflammation and swelling. So the idea of going to the gym and working out might make you feel like you would only be…

Do you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis or know someone who does? If you answered, “yes” to one of these questions, you might be curious about the ultimate cause of rheumatoid arthritis. Today, we’re going to discuss this cause. Our facts…

Osteoporosis is a major problem for the health of your bones. Unfortunately most people don’t know very much about it. This can leave people very vulnerable to it, as without good knowledge of the disease it can be very dangerous to us. So…

Arthritis is a seriously debilitating condition that can cause discomfort, pain and other concerns for wellbeing. While we know that millions of people suffer with the condition there is a limit in our knowledge about what causes it. This…

UBM Medica US announces that Rheumatology Network, a leading online community for Rheumatologists, offers tips to guide patients in deciding whether to opt for knee replacement surgery to relieve the pain and suffering…

A federal agency is suing a Minneapolis area home health care provider for allegedly discriminating against a former employee with a disability. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed the…

A decade ago, the Goa Medical College (GMC) and Hospital, Bambolim, began offering knee replacement surgery. Though the procedure is often the only choice for relief from the excruciating pain of advanced arthritis, the…

Around 10 million people in the UK have arthritis, and it is one of the leading causes of disability. The most common form of the condition in the UK is osteoarthritis, with around 8.5 million people thought to be affected. Although it…

I AM a 35-year-old woman and I've always enjoyed running as a means of keeping fit. In the past six months or so, however, I have been experiencing a lot of tenderness and swelling in my knees during and after…

Bone health is extremely important, but it’s something that we sometimes take for granted. Over the course of our lives, our bones are subject to a lot of wear and tear. It’s also known that bones naturally thin and weaken with age. And yet…

New-onset widespread pain (WP) is common in older adults and is predicted by a number of factors including baseline pain status, anxiety, and physical health–related quality of life. Nonrestorative sleep is the strongest…

Thanks to the Arthritis Foundation, Heisman Trophy Winner and NFL Hall of Famer Earl Campbell can add another prestigious title to his name as the “2014 Official Hero of the Texas Walk to Cure Arthritis Series.” In his new…

Human trials on rosehip extract supplements have proven to be beneficial to osteoarthritis sufferers. From the study, it is evident that rosehip extract has been proven to contain anti inflammatory properties reports Express on…

Arthritis sufferers are always on the lookout for products that can offer pain relief and reduce the joint inflammation that is typical of the condition. It is an accepted fact that the medication prescribed by doctors and available over…