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Johns Hopkins Team Discovers Marker Of Worst RA Cases
May 24 2013
A research team from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has made a discovery that could open the door to early diagnosis of severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to novel, more aggressive therapies for such patients.... Read more
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
- Latest news articles
- Johns Hopkins Team Discovers Marker Of Worst RA Cases
- Bisphosphonates Linked To Lower Heart Attack Risk In RA Patients
- Vitamin C Has No Significant Impact On Urate Levels In Gout Patients
- Researchers Use Layered Clay To Grow Bone Cells
- Study Points To Magnesium Being As Important As Calcium For Bone Health In Children
