Rheumatology
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Women’s gout risks uncovered
Women are less likely than men to develop gout, researchers have reported. Read more
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Knee diagnosis prompts lifestyle efforts
People with knee problems who make rapid changes to their lifestyle can enjoy improvements, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Running shoes strain joints – new study
Running shoes may do more damage to the joints than high heels, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Exercise that relieves knee pain
Patients with severe knee pain may benefit from supervised exercise therapy, researchers report today. Read more
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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. Read more
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Vitamin D pills could prevent falls
Vitamin D supplements could significantly reduce the risk of falls among older people, researchers reported today. Read more
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Exercise best for shoulder pain
Exercises can be more effective for patients with shoulder pain than shock-wave treatment, researchers report today. Read more
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Job stress linked to rheumatoid arthritis mental health
Researchers have found new links between stress at work and risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Read more
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Could bones be strengthened by cannabis?
Cannabis may offer protection against bone disease in later life, new research suggests. Read more
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Crisis in tropical rheumatology care
Healthcare for patients living in the tropics with rheumatic diseases is "much neglected", warn experts. Read more