Rheumatology
05/01/2010 - Running shoes strain joints - new study
Running shoes may do more damage to the joints than high heels, researchers warned yesterday. More
21/10/2009 - Exercise that relieves knee pain
Patients with severe knee pain may benefit from supervised exercise therapy, researchers report today. More
08/10/2009 - Electrical technique may not aid knee
An electrical stimulation technique does not offer any significant benefit to people with osteoarthritis of the knee, researchers said yesterday. More
02/10/2009 - Vitamin D pills could prevent falls
Vitamin D supplements could significantly reduce the risk of falls among older people, researchers reported today. More
16/09/2009 - Exercise best for shoulder pain
Exercises can be more effective for patients with shoulder pain than shock-wave treatment, researchers report today. More
03/09/2009 - Job stress linked to rheumatoid arthritis mental health
Researchers have found new links between stress at work and risk of rheumatoid arthritis. More
14/08/2009 - Could bones be strengthened by cannabis?
Cannabis may offer protection against bone disease in later life, new research suggests. More
12/06/2009 - Crisis in tropical rheumatology care
Healthcare for patients living in the tropics with rheumatic diseases is "much neglected", warn experts. More
05/06/2009 - Hydrangea gives allergy drug hope
A new treatment for autoimmune disorders may be on the way, derived from the root of the hydrangea plant. More
04/06/2009 - Bone disease poorly treated - Euro-conference
Most people with osteoporosis do not get the right treatment, a European medical conference was told yesterday. More
04/06/2009 - Gene/smoking link to arthritis
New research has highlighted a possible new genetic link to rheumatoid arthritis. More
02/06/2009 - Tai Chi may relieve pain
The Chinese art of Tai Chi can improve the lives of people with arthritis, researchers reported last night. More
28/05/2009 - Supplements that boost bones - Vienna conference
People who need to protect the health of their bones need to take calcium and vitamin D supplements together, a European conference heard yesterday. More
08/04/2009 - Contraceptive pill could raise lupus risk
Women who take the contraceptive pill may be at an increased risk of lupus, according to new research. More
02/04/2009 - Experts update osteoporosis guidelines
A national team of rheumatology experts has outlined changes they would like to see in osteoporosis guidelines. More
06/03/2009 - Moderate drinking protect bones: study
Regular beer and wine consumption may help protect the bones of elderly people, researchers have reported. More
15/01/2009 - Arthritis has greater impact on women, study shows
Women suffer a greater burden of rheumatoid arthritis than men, new research suggests. More
16/12/2008 - New drug test may protect volunteers
Scientists believe they can prevent repeats of a drug-testing catastrophe that seriously injured six volunteers. More
15/12/2008 - Sex difference found in cartilage repair strategy
Scientists have found sex differences in stem cells which may be used for regenerating damaged cartilage. More
14/10/2008 - Major side-effects from anti-inflammation drug
Follow-up data confirms the anti-inflammatory drug rofecoxib substantially increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and death, researchers warned today. More
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