Rheumatology
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Rheumatoid arthritis gene discoveries offer hope
Researchers say they have a "definitive" list of genes involved in rheumatoid arthritis. Read more
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Families predisposed to gout
New studies into genetic susceptibility need to be undertaken after researchers discovered that families can be predisposed to gout. Read more
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Improvements for rheumatoid arthritis patients
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are able to live more easily with their condition today compared with patients diagnosed 20 years ago. Read more
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Broccoli hope for joints
Broccoli may hold the key to preventing a common form of arthritis, researchers revealed last night. Read more
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Fish may prevent arthritis
Eating fish may help protect against arthritis, researchers report today. Read more
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Protein hope for osteoarthritis
A potential new treatment for osteoarthritis has been discovered – in healthy cartilage tissue, researchers report today. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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Genes linked to gout
British researchers have made a major genetic breakthrough in the study of gout, it was announced last night. Read more
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Four drinks a week may help prevent arthritis
Moderate drinking could help reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, researchers say today. Read more