Rheumatology
01/03/2013 - Pain risk for double-jointed teens
Being double-jointed may seem an achievement for a teenager - but it is linked to growing pain, British researchers warned today. More
07/02/2013 - Sunlight ‘reduces women’s rheumatoid arthritis risk’
Women who are exposed regularly to sunlight could reduce their risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, researchers reported last night. More
24/12/2012 - Genes linked to gout
British researchers have made a major genetic breakthrough in the study of gout, it was announced last night. More
11/07/2012 - Four drinks a week may help prevent arthritis
Moderate drinking could help reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, researchers say today. More
31/05/2012 - Food link to gout
People with gout may need to steer clear of meat and sea-food, researchers warn today. More
06/03/2012 - Knee replacement surgery reviewed
There is a lack of evidence for the safety of commonly-used implants in knee surgery, experts say today. More
17/02/2012 - Microchip that delivers drugs
Doctors have successfully tested a wirelessly controlled microchip that releases drugs into the body, it was announced yesterday. More
12/01/2012 - Joint herbs challenged
Most herbal treatments for arthritis have "unconvincing" evidence in their favour, experts warn today. More
04/08/2011 - Rheumatoid arthritis care delayed across Europe
Improvements must be made in the time it takes for patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Europe to be treated, researchers said today. More
25/05/2011 - High calcium may not protect bones
Women who increase their calcium intake may not be protecting themselves from bone fracture or osteoporosis, say researchers. More
17/05/2011 - How t'ai chi aids elderly
The popular Chinese martial art t'ai chi may boost the wellbeing of elderly people - but is not a cure-all, researchers reported today. More
27/04/2011 - Plasma test for knee pain
A technique used to promote healing after surgery might provide relief for knee pain, doctors believe. More
20/04/2011 - Potential heart risk from calcium supplements
Calcium supplements may slightly raise the risk of heart attack, death from heart disease, and stroke for women, according to controversial new findings. More
31/03/2011 - How singing calmed patient
Some patients may need to be allowed to sing before operations to help reduce their blood pressure, doctors said yesterday. More
28/03/2011 - Arthritis drug could help beat skin cancer
A drug normally used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may also help treat a deadly skin cancer, researchers have revealed. More
14/12/2010 - Tobacco link to arthritis
Tobacco smoking may lie behind many cases of severe rheumatoid arthritis, researchers warn today. More
07/12/2010 - Heart risk comes early in RA
People who develop rheumatoid arthritis face a massively increased risk of heart attack by the time they are diagnosed, researchers warn today. More
18/10/2010 - Yoga can alleviate symptoms of fibromyalgia
People with the painful condition fibromyalgia may experience relief if they do yoga, research has suggested. More
17/09/2010 - Joint pain supplements “do not work”
Health authorities should not fund two popular supplements taken to counteract joint pain because they do not work, researchers say today. More
29/07/2010 - Grow your own joints
Doctors may one day be able to get patients who need hip and knee replacements to grow their own parts - within the body, scientists reported today. More
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