Rheumatology
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Antibiotic link to arthritis
Taking antibiotics may lead to an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study. Read more
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Lyme disease more common than believed
The number of cases of tick-borne Lyme disease in the UK have been significantly underestimated, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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New technique uses infrared to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis
Infrared light could be used to help detect and diagnose rheumatoid arthritis, thanks to a method developed by UK scientists. Read more
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Arthritis breakthrough centres on fibroblasts
The two most common forms of arthritis are linked to two different kinds of fibroblast, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Global burden of musculoskeletal conditions
The global burden of musculoskeletal diseases has increased by a third this century, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Osteoarthritis genes unveiled
Fifty-two new genetic changes linked to osteoarthritis have been discovered in the largest genetic study of the degenerative joint disease to date, it was announced last night. Read more
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Improvement found to lupus testing
Researchers have identified two new variants of lupus, from tests on patients in Africa. Read more
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Be honest about persistent musculoskeletal pain ‘cure’
Doctors must be more honest with patients about persistent musculoskeletal pain with no obvious cause – because it cannot be cured, according to two experts today. Read more
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How RA treatments are reducing mortality
Programmes of intensive treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis have successfully reduced mortality to normal levels, a major European conference has been told. Read more
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Pregnant women can take some RA drugs
Pregnant women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) could use specific drugs to treat their condition without increasing the health risks to their unborn babies, according to a new Canadian study. Read more