Rheumatology
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Parkrunners to aid knee research
Jogging is a popular form of exercise – but many people believe it puts excessive strain on the knees. Read more
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Body fat may prevent arthritis
Extra body fat may help men avoid rheumatoid arthritis, according to a Swedish study. Read more
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Protein new key to rheumatoid arthritis
A newly discovered protein may play a key role in controlling the tissue damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis, researchers have reported. Read more
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Heart and bone diseases linked
Osteoporosis – also known as brittle bone disease – may share an underlying cause with heart disease, researchers have reported. Read more
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Exhausted T-cells hope for autoimmune diseases
Immune system “exhaustion” could prove to be a key indicator of the prospects of patients who develop auto-immune disease, British researchers say. Read more
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Hope for early arthritis blood test
A blood test could help doctors establish at an early stage what kind of arthritis a patient is developing, it has been announced. Read more
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Inflammation heart disease puzzle
Chronic inflammation is usually thought to be unhealthy – but now researchers, using new genetic techniques, say it may sometimes protect against heart disease. Read more
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Tests may rehabilitate banned arthritis drugs
Tests for heart risk could be used to bring a range of arthritis drugs back into use, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Arthritis campaign calls for simple steps
People who are developing rheumatoid arthritis need timely referrals to specialists, campaigners said today. Read more
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Six thousand steps to knee health
People with arthritis of the knee often find walking difficult – but 6,000 steps a day can make a massive difference to their health, researchers reported yesterday. Read more