Rheumatology
22/01/2019 - Osteoarthritis genes unveiled
Fifty-two new genetic changes linked to osteoarthritis have been discovered in the largest genetic study of the degenerative joint disease to date, it was announced last night. More
20/09/2018 - Improvement found to lupus testing
Researchers have identified two new variants of lupus, from tests on patients in Africa. More
26/06/2018 - Be honest about persistent musculoskeletal pain 'cure'
Doctors must be more honest with patients about persistent musculoskeletal pain with no obvious cause - because it cannot be cured, according to two experts today. More
14/06/2018 - How RA treatments are reducing mortality
Programmes of intensive treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis have successfully reduced mortality to normal levels, a major European conference has been told. More
18/05/2018 - Pregnant women can take some RA drugs
Pregnant women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) could use specific drugs to treat their condition without increasing the health risks to their unborn babies, according to a new Canadian study. More
16/05/2018 - New guidance on pain conditions
Education is critical in pain management in inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis, according to new European guidance. More
10/05/2018 - Vertebroplasty challenged in RCT
Percutaneous vertebroplasty to repair spinal fractures does not lead to greater pain relief than a sham procedure, according to the findings of a new randomised trial. More
09/05/2018 - Fish oil part of osteoarthritis self-management
Improved diet and weight loss are crucial to self-management of osteoarthritis, according to a new analysis. More
28/03/2018 - Childhood arthritis study launched
British researchers have announced a major research project aimed at finding biomarkers that could help indicate the best treatment approach for children with arthritis. More
20/03/2018 - Osteoarthritis genes revealed
British researchers have identified nine new genes implicated in osteoarthritis, it was announced last night. More
28/02/2018 - Focus on rare autoimmune diseases
Lupus, scleroderma and vasculitis have been highlighted today for Rare Diseases Day. More
27/12/2017 - Robotic aid for spine surgery
Scientists are creating a new high-precision, sensor-based surgical robot that can help carry out spinal operations. More
06/10/2017 - Hope for lupus care improvements
Senior rheumatologists have promised measurable improvements in care from new guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of lupus published today. More
02/08/2017 - Painkillers may hide arthritis
Researchers are investigating the possibility that long-term use of painkillers may sometime obscure underlying inflammatory arthritis. More
19/07/2017 - New arthritis genes found
Scientists investigating the genes involved in osteoarthritis have identified new links with inflammation and pain sensitisation. More
19/06/2017 - Heart risk reducing for rheumatoid arthritis patients
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have been enjoying a reduction in risk of cardiovascular disease since the turn of the century, a conference has heard. More
16/06/2017 - Drugs reducing RA demand for surgery, conference hears
The use of biological drugs can reduce the need for knee and hip replacements, a European conference has heard. More
15/06/2017 - Pre-RA treatment backed at Euro-conference
Active treatment of patients thought to be developing rheumatoid arthritis successfully staves of disease development, a European conference has heard. More
24/05/2017 - Chondroitin sulfate "effective" knee treatment
Treatment of knee osteoarthritis with chondroitin sulfate is equally effective as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, researchers say today. More
16/12/2016 - Hope to tackle age-related diseases
A genetic breakthrough will pave the way for a range of new drugs to tackle age-related diseases, it was claimed last night. More
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