Rheumatology
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Anti-rheumatic drugs could prevent thyroid disease
Anti-rheumatic drugs could help to prevent the development of autoimmune thyroid disease, an observational study suggests. Read more
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Water-based exercise helps manage chronic conditions
High-intensity interval training in water can benefit people with a range of chronic conditions, including those who may be unable to take part in this form of this exercise out of water, researchers report today. Read more
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Insights into skeletal body clocks and exercise
The skeleton seems to have its own body clock – which makes regular timing of exercise a significant benefit, according to British scientists. Read more
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Cancer drug could treat inflammatory diseases
A drug in the final testing stages to treat cancer has the potential to treat a wide range of inflammatory diseases, a new UK study has found. Read more
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Genetic cause of Raynaud’s identified
The genetic causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon have been identified for the first time, researchers have announced. Read more
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Novel antibody for rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease
A novel antibody has shown promise for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), researchers reported today. Read more
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Meat-free diet may raise hip fracture risk
Vegetarianism has been linked to increased risk of hip fracture in a new UK study. Read more
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Autoimmune disease linked to mental health symptoms
There are very high levels of psychological distress among people living with auto-immune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, according to a major study published today. Read more
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One in ten affected by autoimmune disease
Autoimmune diseases affect about one in ten people, according to new findings presented at the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) yesterday. Read more
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Opioid risk for patients with pain conditions
The risk of long-term opioid use is increased among people with rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia, a new study has found. Read more