Rheumatology
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Autoimmune disease burden greater than expected
About a tenth of the UK population are suffering from an autoimmune disease, according to a large new study. Read more
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New drug promise for people with hand osteoarthritis
A new drug has shown promise as a candidate to help prevent hand osteoarthritis, a study has found. Read more
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Lupus gene may protect against severe COVID-19
A gene associated with lupus could help to protect against severe Covid-19, according to a new UK study. Read more
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Concern at hip fractures among intellectual disability patients
People with intellectual disability suffer rates of hip fracture normally seen in patients up to 25 years older than them, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Gout attack brings short term heart risk
A clear link has been found between episodes of gout and risk of heart attack or stroke shortly afterwards. Read more
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New treatment hope after T cell activation discovery
Links between more than 100 genes and immune-system related diseases have been identified for the first time, offering hope of new therapies, British scientists say. Read more
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Genes can predict response to arthritis treatment
Molecular profiling can help to predict the effectiveness of specific drug treatments on rheumatoid arthritis, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Try exercise with osteoarthritis – NICE
Osteoarthritis symptoms can be eased with exercise – and can help to improve quality of life, according to new draft guidelines from NICE, published today. Read more
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Hormone infusion may aid osteoporosis
A hormone treatment may stimulate bone-forming cells, bringing hope for improved osteoporosis treatments, according to a new study. Read more
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New gene targets for immune drugs
British scientists have found dozens of genes linked to autoimmune disorders, it has been announced. Read more