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Bisphosphonates Linked To Lower Heart Attack Risk In RA Patients

May 22 2013

Bisphosphonates are a group of drugs used to treat bone conditions. They are bone-building drugs taken by people who suffer from osteoporosis and other conditions characterised by bone fragility. Many people afflicted with rheumatoid... Read more

Vitamin C Has No Significant Impact On Urate Levels In Gout Patients

May 20 2013

Ascorbic acid, better known as vitamin C, has many benefits but they do not seem to include meaningful relief for gout patients. This is the conclusion drawn by a research team from the University of Otago in Christchurch, New... Read more

Researchers Use Layered Clay To Grow Bone Cells

May 17 2013

Synthetic silicates, which are built of simple or complex salts of silicic acids, have found application in numerous commercial and industrial areas. They are used in food additives, glass and ceramic filler materials and anti-caking... Read more

Study Points To Magnesium Being As Important As Calcium For Bone Health In Children

May 15 2013

Parents are well aware that their children need calcium for healthy bones. But the findings of a new study suggest that they may have to start regularly including magnesium-rich foods in the menu of their offspring. Numerous... Read more

Anxiety Screening Recommended For Chronic Pain Sufferers

May 13 2013

Healthcare providers are usually aware that depression occurs commonly among people suffering from chronic pain. However, the findings of a new study suggest that such patients should also be screened for various anxiety disorders,... Read more

Discovery Opens The Door To New RA Gene Therapies

May 10 2013

A research team from the University of Colorado School of Medicine has made a discovery that could lead to new gene therapies for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Led by Dr Nirmal Banda, the researchers have found that fat cells in... Read more

Male Athletes More Likely To Rupture Achilles Tendon

May 8 2013

Achilles tendon ruptures are most likely to occur in males and sport-related injuries of this type are more common in individuals aged under 55. Basketball is the sport responsible for the highest proportion of ruptures, with... Read more

Moderate Intensity Exercise Can Help People with Fibromyalgia

May 7 2013

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterised by chronic musculoskeletal pain all over the body. It has been linked to sleep disorders, fatigue and memory problems. Many people afflicted with fibromyalgia give up on exercise very... Read more

H2S Could Advance Development Of Arthritis Treatments

May 3 2013

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a gas known for its noxious smell of rotten eggs. It has long been regarded as nothing more than a toxic substance of corrosive, flammable and explosive properties. However, it may well provide a key... Read more

Canadian Researchers Determine Factors Contributing To Best TJA Outcomes

May 1 2013

While total joint arthroplasty (TJA) undoubtedly improves the lives of arthritis sufferers, the proportion of patients reporting good outcomes is significantly lower than the figures typically cited. This is according to researchers... Read more

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