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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

How Lyme Disease Bacteria Spread Through the Body

Aug. 25, 2016 — Researchers have developed a live-cell-imaging-based system that provides insights into how Lyme disease bacteria latch onto and move along the inside surface of blood vessels to reach key ... 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

Promising New Treatment for Lupus on the Horizon

Aug. 9, 2016 — A drug originally used to boost the immune system is showing promise as a potential new treatment for lupus. Lupus is an autoimmune disease, where the immune system attacks the body's own organs and ... read more

Scientists Review Methods to Prevent Bites, Suppress Ticks That Transmit Lyme Disease

July 20, 2016 — Decades of scientific literature on the effectiveness of various methods of preventing bites and controlling ticks that transmit Lyme disease has ... read more

Fibromyalgia: Doubling Up to Fight Pain

July 13, 2016 — A more effective way of treating fibromyalgia, a medical condition characterized by chronic widespread pain typically accompanied by fatigue, as well as sleep, mood and memory problems has been ... read more

Increased Prevalence of Lupus in Non-Europeans Has a Genetic Basis

July 11, 2016 — Non-Europeans have a higher frequency of the gene variants that increase the risk of lupus as compared to the European population, a new study has confirmed. The findings could lead to the ... 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

Potential Flaws in Test for Lyme Disease

June 30, 2016 — A new microscopy technique (LM-method) developed to detect Lyme disease is unable to distinguish infected patients from healthy controls, yielding false-positive results that could lead doctors to ... 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

Pomegranates May Help Reverse Muscle Aging, Say Researchers

Pig Bladder Could Be Key To Muscle Regrowth After Injury

Lyme Disease: Tiny Tick, Big Problem

Stem Cell Therapy Takes Arthritis Treatment Into the Future

Mouse Study Points Way to Shut Down Harmful Immune Response in Lupus

Aug. 17, 2016 — Molecules that scavenge debris from dying cells appear to halt the cycle of chronic inflammation in lupus, while also enhancing the body’s ability to combat flu, according to studies in ... read more

Third to Half of UK Population Lives With Chronic Pain

June 20, 2016 — Between a third and half (43 percent) of the UK population -- roughly 28 million adults -- lives with chronic pain, finds an analysis of the available ... 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

Enzyme Keeps Antibodies from Targeting DNA, Driving Inflammation in Lupus

June 9, 2016 — Failure of an enzyme to break down DNA spilling into the bloodstream as cells die may be a major driver of inflammation in lupus, report ... read more

Depression Linked to Disease Activity and Disability in Adolescents With Arthritis

June 9, 2016 — The results of a study confirmed a clear association between depression symptom severity and the level of disease activity and disability in adolescent patients with juvenile inflammatory arthritis ... read more

Obesity and Smoking Reduces Likelihood of Treatment Success in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis

June 9, 2016 — The results of a study showed that the likelihood of achieving sustained remission in early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is significantly lower in patients who smoke and who are obese. These findings ... read more

Early, Efficient Detection and Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis Using New Delivery System

June 9, 2016 — The results of a new study showed that tiny particles made of a biodegradable polymer (BNPs -- biodegradable polymer nanoparticles) have the potential to enable early detection and efficient ... read more

Air Pollution Exposure May Worsen Lupus in Children

June 9, 2016 — The results of a new study show for the first time that an individual's exposure to air pollution may have a direct role in triggering disease activity as well as airway inflammation in children ... read more

New Mode of Action for HUMIRA in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

June 6, 2016 — Researchers have discovered that the widely used antiinflammatory drug HUMIRA doesn't just work by inhibiting its target protein, TNF, but by enhancing a particular function of TNF in rheumatoid ... read more

Lyme Disease Early-Detection Test Is Effective, Study Shows

May 19, 2016 — After three years and 300 patients, researchers have proof that their early-detection urine test for Lyme disease works. In the case of Lyme disease, some patients may still have active cases but ... read more

Researchers Identify Enzyme That Contributes to Development of Lupus

May 16, 2016 — Researchers have identified an enzyme that is significantly elevated in mouse models of systemic lupus erythematosus and in blood samples of patients with lupus. The new findings demonstrate that ... 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

New Method to Stop the Spread of Lyme Disease

May 10, 2016 — Medication that is normally used to lower cholesterol could stop the spread of Lyme disease, according to a new study. Statins can reduce the burden in mice and can therefore be exploited to reduce ... 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

New Test for Early Detection of Lyme Disease Developed

Apr. 25, 2016 — As part of the EU "ID Lyme" project, an infection immunology team is working on developing of a new test for early detection of Lyme disease (borreliosis). This will improve the ability to ... read more

Defects in Body's Cell Disposal System May Contribute to the Most Common Form of Lupus

Apr. 20, 2016 — Scientists may be setting the stage for new approaches to control or prevent the inflammation and tissue damage associated with the chronic autoimmune disorder ... read more

Immune Study Offers Treatment Hope for Arthritis Patients

Apr. 18, 2016 — Arthritis and other inflammatory conditions could be helped by new insights into how the immune response is switched off. Scientists have discovered how compounds produced by the body's immune ... read more

New Clue in Lupus Autoantibody Production Found

Apr. 11, 2016 — A signaling molecule called interferon gamma could hold the key to understanding how harmful autoantibodies form in lupus patients. The finding could lead to new treatments for the chronic autoimmune ... read more

Landmark Study May Pave Way for Personalized Treatment of Lupus, Other Complex Autoimmune Diseases

Mar. 31, 2016 — New research that may dramatically improve drug development for systemic lupus erythematosus patients has been released by researchers. Lupus is a chronic disease that causes the body’s immune ... read more

Researchers Urge Arthritis Patients to Give Up Smoking to Help Them Live Longer

Mar. 31, 2016 — New evidence has been found to suggest that, not only is smoking associated with earlier deaths in those with rheumatoid arthritis, but also those who stop smoking dramatically reduce their risk of ... read more

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