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Chondroitin sulfate improves symptoms of osteoarthritis
New research shows that chondroitin sulfate significantly decreased pain and improved hand function in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the […]
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Runner’s knee pain usually linked to foot, hip problem
Is running turning into a pain in the knees? It might actually be the hips that need your attention, according […]
NICE recommends drug for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis
NICE has recommended the use of golimumab (Simponi) as a treatment option for ankylosing spondylitis in specific circumstances, in final […]
Joint replacement surgery increases risk of blood clot formation
When tennis star Serena Williams underwent emergency treatment for a pulmonary embolism earlier this year, the world’s attention was drawn […]
Genetics breakthrough could lead to new arthritis treatments
Patients suffering from a painful form of arthritis, which fuses bones in the spine and pelvis, may have hope for […]
Study shows fast track total hip replacement surgery is effective and safe
Generally healthy patients who undergo total hip replacement (THR) can be fast tracked to be discharged in two days compared […]
Those aching joints could be in your genes
A common complaint, back pain is one of the many side effects of aging. Over three quarters of the population […]
Certain drugs lower risk of diabetes for patients with rheumatoid arthritis or …
In a study that included nearly 14,000 patients with rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis, the use of certain disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs […]
Treating inflammatory diseases lowers risk of diabetes
In a study that included nearly 14,000 patients with rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis, the use of certain disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs […]
UK facing arthritis epidemic – don’t ignore your feet
The UK could be facing an arthritis crisis, with inadequate footwear being a contributing factor, according to new research released […]
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