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September 5, 2016

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Engineered Cartilage Regenerates Joints

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Nondrug Approaches Effective for Treatment of Common Pain Conditions, Review Suggests

Sep. 1, 2016 — Data from a review of US-based clinical trials suggest that some of the most popular complementary health approaches -- such as yoga, tai chi, and ... read more

Swimming Is an Effective Part of the Treatment for Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests

Aug. 19, 2016 — Swimming is as effective as walking to relieve pain and improve quality of life for patients with fibromyalgia, that experience chronic diffuse ... read more

Blood Pressure Diet Improves Gout Blood Marker

Aug. 15, 2016 — A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy and reduced in fats and saturated fats (the DASH diet), designed decades ago to reduce high blood pressure, also appears to significantly lower uric ... read more

Researchers Link Senescent Cells to Most Common Form of Arthritis

Aug. 11, 2016 — Researchers have reported a causal link between senescent cells -- cells that accumulate with age and contribute to frailty and disease -- and osteoarthritis in ... read more

Exercise as Effective as Surgery for Middle Aged Patients With Knee Damage

July 20, 2016 — Exercise therapy is as effective as surgery for middle aged patients with a common type of knee injury known as meniscal tear (damage to the rubbery discs that cushion the knee joint), finds a new ... read more

Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation Effective for Treating Knee Cartilage Injuries

July 10, 2016 — For athletes and highly active patients who sustain cartilage injuries to their knee, an osteochondral allograft transplantation can be a successful ... read more

Immunotherapy Reduces Cardiovascular Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis

July 10, 2016 — Immunotherapy reduces cardiovascular risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research. The combination of two extra-low dose anticytokine drugs reduced rheumatoid arthritis ... read more

Females Under 25 at Greater Risk for ACL Re-Tear, Say Researchers

July 7, 2016 — Graft size, sex and age have a significant effect on the odds of an ACL re-tear post reconstruction with a hamstring graft, say researchers at conclusion of a recent ... read more

Radiocarbon Dating Suggests Joint Cartilage Can't Renew

July 6, 2016 — Using radiocarbon dating as a forensic tool, researchers have found that human cartilage rarely renews in adulthood, suggesting that joint diseases may be harder to treat than previously ... read more

Computational Modelling Can Predict Onset, Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis in Overweight People

July 6, 2016 — Computational modelling makes it possible to predict the onset and progression of knee osteoarthritis in overweight people, shows a new study. A ... read more

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September 5, 2016

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Two Biomarkers That Contribute to Spine Osteoarthritis

Aug. 4, 2016 — A research team has discovered a pair of tissue biomarkers that directly contribute to the harmful joint degeneration associated with spine ... read more

Minorities Less Likely to Have Knee Replacement Surgery, More Likely to Have Complications

Aug. 3, 2016 — Minority populations have lower rates of total knee replacement utilization but higher rates of adverse health outcomes associated with the procedure, according to a new ... read more

Most Surgical Meniscus Repairs Are Unnecessary

July 22, 2016 — Three out of four people could avoid knee surgery with a new form of exercise therapy, with significant cost savings for society, say researchers in a new ... read more

High Fat Diet Improves Cartilage Repair in Mice

July 19, 2016 — Obesity is a well-known risk factor for osteoarthritis, but its effects on cartilage repair are unknown. In a recent study in a mouse model of cartilage repair, a high fat diet and increased body ... read more

Researchers Discover Potential Genetic Trigger of Autoimmune Disease

June 27, 2016 — Researchers have uncovered a potential genetic trigger of systemic autoimmune disease. The study discovered virus-like elements within the human genome linked to the development of two autoimmune ... read more

Hip Implants: Metal Wear Impairs Bone-Forming Cells' Function

June 22, 2016 — In metal-on-metal pairings, both the shell and head of an implant consist of a cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy, report researchers looking into the safety of hip implants. The release of metal ions ... read more

Prolonged Repetitive Physical Workload Increases Risk of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis

June 10, 2016 — The results of a new study showed that prolonged repetitive physical workload increases the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although work-related physical activity over many years is ... read more

Disjointed: Cell Differences May Explain Why Rheumatoid Arthritis Varies by Location

June 10, 2016 — Not only are there distinct differences in key cellular processes and molecular signatures between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) but, more surprisingly, there are joint-specific ... read more

New Comorbidity Tool Predicts Risk of Hospitalization and Death in Psoriatic Arthriti

June 9, 2016 — New comorbidity tool predicts risk of hospitalisation and premature death in psoriatic ... read more

Many Patients Continue Using Opioids Months After Joint Replacement

May 31, 2016 — Many patients undergoing hip or knee replacement are still taking prescription opioid pain medications up to six months after surgery, reports a new ... read more

Implanted Neuroprosthesis Improves Walking Ability in Stroke Patient

May 31, 2016 — A surgically implanted neuroprosthesis--programmed to stimulate coordinated activity of hip, knee, and ankle muscles -- has led to substantial improvement in walking speed and distance in a patient ... read more

Intensive Aquatic Resistance Training Promotes Cartilage Health, Quality in Knee Osteoarthritis

May 30, 2016 — Postmenopausal women with mild knee osteoarthritis, who may avoid strenuous exercise due to pain, can safely promote cartilage health and improve aerobic fitness with intensive aquatic resistance ... read more

Hearing Snap, Crackle, Pop May Help Heal Your Knee

May 23, 2016 — New acoustic device research reveals that even a healthy knee makes cringe-worthy sounds. But the audio can be turned into graphs, and researchers hope they will some day become medically ... read more

TXA Administered Intravenously, by Injection Reduces Blood Loss After Knee Replacement

May 19, 2016 — Administering tranexamic acid (TXA) both intravenously (IV) and injected at the surgical site (intra-articular administration, or IA) reduced blood loss by 37 percent, compared to IV alone, following ... read more

New Research Could Personalize Medicine for Arthritis Patients

May 19, 2016 — Recently, a team of scientists examined the whole-joint gene expression by RNA sequencing at one day, one, six and 12 weeks after injury. The team used a new, non-invasive tibial compression mouse ... read more

A Slick Way to Test Artificial Knees and Hips

May 19, 2016 — A new study suggests that natural proteins can be used to effectively test new replacement hip and knee joints in the laboratory. The work could help with improving design in order to reduce wear and ... read more

Arthroscopic Hip Surgery on the Rise, but Study Shows It May Not Be the Best Choice for Patients With Arthritis

May 19, 2016 — The use of arthroscopic hip surgery for pain relief has increased dramatically in the past decade. A study looking at patient data bases in Florida and California finds it may not be the best option, ... read more

Patients May Not Need to Wait Two Weeks to Shower Following Knee Replacement Surgery

May 12, 2016 — It may not be necessary for knee replacement patients to wait up to two weeks after surgery before showering, as many surgeons now require, new research ... read more

Children With Swollen, Painful Knees: Is It Lyme Disease or Septic Arthritis?

May 11, 2016 — 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 identifies four ... read more

One in Five Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Missing Recommended Flu Jab

May 3, 2016 — Research has found a shortfall in the uptake of influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations among those diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), potentially increasing their infection ... read more

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Two biomarkers that contribute to spine osteoarthritis

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Minorities less likely to have knee replacement surgery, more likely to have complications

Friday, July 22, 2016

Most surgical meniscus repairs are unnecessary

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

High fat diet improves cartilage repair in mice

Monday, June 27, 2016

Researchers discover potential genetic trigger of autoimmune disease

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Hip implants: Metal wear impairs bone-forming cells' function

Friday, June 10, 2016

Thursday, June 9, 2016

New comorbidity tool predicts risk of hospitalization and death in psoriatic arthriti

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Monday, May 30, 2016

Intensive aquatic resistance training promotes cartilage health, quality in knee osteoarthritis

Monday, May 23, 2016

Hearing snap, crackle, pop may help heal your knee

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Patients may not need to wait two weeks to shower following knee replacement surgery

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

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

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

One in five rheumatoid arthritis patients missing recommended flu jab

Friday, April 29, 2016

Metal hip replacements implanted since 2006 more prone to failure

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Poorer patients in UK less likely to get hip replacements

Monday, April 18, 2016

Immune study offers treatment hope for arthritis patients

Saturday, April 16, 2016

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Friday, April 1, 2016

Use of peripheral nerve blocks associated with improved joint replacement outcomes

Thursday, March 31, 2016

New drug for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis shows promising success

Monday, March 28, 2016

Uric acid, gout and kidney disease: The chicken or the egg?

Thursday, March 24, 2016

New computational method reveals significant degeneration of knee cartilage in overweight people

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Prooxidants may fix metabolic defect in arthritis-driving T cells

Friday, March 18, 2016

Why are women more prone to knee injuries than men?

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Monday, March 14, 2016

How-to guide to prescribing exercise for chronic health conditions

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Is hip arthroscopic surgery a sham? Researchers seek answer

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Findings do not support use of vitamin D to reduce pain from knee osteoarthritis

Saturday, March 5, 2016

Friday, March 4, 2016

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Monday, February 22, 2016

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Strength development during puberty may be the key to knee injuries in young women

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Compound in green tea found to block rheumatoid arthritis

Monday, February 15, 2016

Tissue fluid flow can reveal onset of osteoarthritis

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Freezing nerves prior to knee replacement improves outcomes, study finds

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Figuring out why artificial joints fail

Monday, February 8, 2016

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Cells from cow knee joints used to grow new cartilage tissue in laboratory

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Genetics influences knee pain sensitivity in osteoarthritis patients

Friday, January 15, 2016

Bone marrow lesions can help predict rapidly progressing joint disease

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Orthopedic surgery simulation

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Broken bone may lead to widespread body pain, not just at the site of the fracture

Monday, December 14, 2015

Body clock study unlocks prospect of treatment for osteoarthritis

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Guidelines for surgical treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee released

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Hip osteoarthritis may not appear on x-ray

Monday, December 7, 2015

Reducing pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the big toe

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

After hip-replacement surgery, medication use decreases

Monday, November 30, 2015

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Too much foot traffic in and out of operating rooms

Monday, November 9, 2015

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Friday, November 6, 2015

Detecting arthritis with light

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Sunday, November 1, 2015

'Water on the knee' could be early sign of Lyme disease

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Manipulating the antennae on cells promises new treatments for osteoarthritis