Rheumatology
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Gene test to save knees?
Genetic testing could be used to identify patients facing the risk of developing severe osteoarthritis of the knee or hip, a European conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Arthritis gene breakthrough hope
British researchers have made a breakthrough in the search for the causes of rheumatoid arthritis – identifying two genetic types of the disease. Read more
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Glucosamine does not benefit knee
Taking glucosamine supplements does not help stop the deterioration of knee cartilage, a new study has found. Read more
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Severe osteoarthritis risk revealed in hands
The lower the ratio between a person’s index and ring fingers, the higher their risk of developing severe osteoarthritis in the knees, a new Australian study has claimed. Read more
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Hope for new osteoarthritis treatment
Researchers say they may have found a new way to treat the pain suffered by people with osteoarthritis. Read more
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No evidence over herbal cannabis effectiveness
Patients with rheumatic conditions should not use herbal cannabis to help ease the pain of their condition, researchers say today. Read more
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HRT may boost hip ops
Hormone replacement therapy could be used as a treatment to improve the success of hip and knee operations for women, researchers say today. Read more
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Gout rates soar
Rates of gout, a disease traditionally linked to alcohol, have ‘soared’ in the UK in the last two decades, experts warn today. Read more
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Cannabis clue to arthritis treatment
Cannabis-type drugs could be developed to help treat people with arthritis, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Breastfeeding linked to arthritis risk
The longer women breastfeed, the lower their risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a study of Chinese women reveals today (7 January 2014). Read more