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Winter Sports and Lower Limb Motor Disability

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New points to consider in treatment-resistant psoriatic arthritis

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Study finds improvement in knee pain with exercise and physical therapy

People with a meniscal tear and osteoarthritis prescribed home exercises with or without physical therapy reported substantial improvements in knee pain, according to a new study led by Mass General Brigham researchers.

New genetic marker could improve prediction of severe gout drug reactions in US patients

A newly identified genetic marker may significantly improve the ability to predict life-threatening reactions to the gout medication allopurinol in U.S. patients.

SGLT-2 inhibitors tied to lower risk for autoimmune rheumatic diseases in adults with type 2 diabetes

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors are associated with a reduced risk for autoimmune rheumatic diseases compared with sulfonylureas among adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online ...

Simple screening tool can help uncover underdiagnosed back condition, study finds

For millions of people living with back pain, the cause is often elusive. One underrecognized culprit is axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA)—a form of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints ...

Why so many pro soccer players develop osteoarthritis

A new paper finds that retired UK male professional soccer players who reported foot or ankle injuries during their careers were more likely to develop osteoarthritis in retirement. Retired players treated routinely with ...

Muscle wasting reversed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis increased their leg muscle volume when treated with an anti-rheumatic drug, offering new hope for improved muscle health.

SGLT-2 diabetes drugs linked to lower risk of autoimmune diseases

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors used to treat type 2 diabetes are associated with an 11% lower risk of autoimmune rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, compared with another group ...

Customizable finger brace toggles between stiff and flexible for easier recovery

A friend's struggles with arthritis and the finger braces used to manage it inspired research by a Carnegie Mellon University student that could make it easier for patients to follow rehabilitation plans, speed up recovery ...

Arthritis pain rising: How state policies matter

New research from The University of Texas at Arlington shows that differences in state welfare policies are linked to rising arthritis-related joint pain across much of the U.S.

Walking, cycling and swimming are likely the best exercises for knee osteoarthritis

For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming are likely to be the best exercise for improving pain, function, gait performance, and quality of life, finds a study published ...

AI predicts future X-rays to help osteoarthritis patients and their doctors see what's coming

An AI system that can predict what a patient's knee X-ray will look like a year in the future could transform how millions of people with osteoarthritis understand and manage their condition, according to research by the ...

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Winter Sports and Lower Limb Motor Disability

People with lower limb motor disability need tailored equipment, training, and medical oversight to boost performance while preventing upper limb overload and skin problems.

Early Sports Specialization Affects Hip Development

New research suggests that kids who focus on one sport are more likely to experience physical problems later, hip injury in particular.

Ascendis Wins US Approval for Therapy for Children With Dwarfism

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Ascendis Pharma's once-weekly therapy ⁠for children with a rare genetic disorder that causes dwarfism, the company...

Enzyme provides promising path to degenerative joint diseases cure

Degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis and intervertebral disk degeneration are conditions that affect millions of people worldwide, leading to pain and reduced mobility. These diseases remain incurable because current ...

New points to consider in treatment-resistant psoriatic arthritis

Some people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) may have a disease that is difficult to manage (D2M) or does not respond to treatment. EULAR—The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—has released new evidence-based ...

Study finds improvement in knee pain with exercise and physical therapy

People with a meniscal tear and osteoarthritis prescribed home exercises with or without physical therapy reported substantial improvements in knee pain, according to a new study led by Mass General Brigham researchers.

New genetic marker could improve prediction of severe gout drug reactions in US patients

A newly identified genetic marker may significantly improve the ability to predict life-threatening reactions to the gout medication allopurinol in U.S. patients.

SGLT-2 inhibitors tied to lower risk for autoimmune rheumatic diseases in adults with type 2 diabetes

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors are associated with a reduced risk for autoimmune rheumatic diseases compared with sulfonylureas among adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online ...

Simple screening tool can help uncover underdiagnosed back condition, study finds

For millions of people living with back pain, the cause is often elusive. One underrecognized culprit is axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA)—a form of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints ...

Why so many pro soccer players develop osteoarthritis

A new paper finds that retired UK male professional soccer players who reported foot or ankle injuries during their careers were more likely to develop osteoarthritis in retirement. Retired players treated routinely with ...

Muscle wasting reversed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis increased their leg muscle volume when treated with an anti-rheumatic drug, offering new hope for improved muscle health.

SGLT-2 diabetes drugs linked to lower risk of autoimmune diseases

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors used to treat type 2 diabetes are associated with an 11% lower risk of autoimmune rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, compared with another group ...

Customizable finger brace toggles between stiff and flexible for easier recovery

A friend's struggles with arthritis and the finger braces used to manage it inspired research by a Carnegie Mellon University student that could make it easier for patients to follow rehabilitation plans, speed up recovery ...

Arthritis pain rising: How state policies matter

New research from The University of Texas at Arlington shows that differences in state welfare policies are linked to rising arthritis-related joint pain across much of the U.S.

Walking, cycling and swimming are likely the best exercises for knee osteoarthritis

For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming are likely to be the best exercise for improving pain, function, gait performance, and quality of life, finds a study published ...

AI predicts future X-rays to help osteoarthritis patients and their doctors see what's coming

An AI system that can predict what a patient's knee X-ray will look like a year in the future could transform how millions of people with osteoarthritis understand and manage their condition, according to research by the ...

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Joint pain or osteoarthritis? Exercise could be the first line of treatment

Stiff knees, aching hips and the slow grind of chronic joint pain are often accepted as an unavoidable part of getting older. But while osteoarthritis is the world's most common joint disease, experts say the way we treat ...

Study finds tailored exercise program feasible for adults over 80 with osteoarthritis

A new NDORMS study has found that a tailored exercise program for people aged 80 years and older with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis and other long term health conditions is both practical and acceptable, paving the way for ...

New treatment for psoriatic arthritis shows promising results in early trial

A new treatment for a debilitating inflammatory condition which affects joints and skin has shown promising early results in an international clinical trial of more than 200 patients worldwide.

Seven-year study reveals rheumatoid arthritis begins long before symptoms, opening door to prevention 

Scientists have discovered that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) doesn't start when the pain begins. It silently starts years earlier. RA is a debilitating autoimmune disease that causes painful joint inflammation and damage. The ...

Self-guided online program improves quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and lupus

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus frequently face anxiety and depression along with chronic physical symptoms. Reported rates of depression range from 15% to 24% and ...

Analysis isolates population aging as primary driver of musculoskeletal disorders

Novel research shows that in approximately one third of countries and territories worldwide, population aging was the largest contributor to the growing burden of musculoskeletal disorders from 1990 to 2021.

Tirzepatide found to be more cost-effective than semaglutide in patients with knee osteoarthritis, obesity

A microsimulation model was used to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of two glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1RAs), semaglutide and tirzepatide, for patients with osteoarthritis and obesity compared with usual ...

Current research may open doors to new treatments for children with juvenile dermatomyositis

Children with a rare, debilitating muscle disease could benefit from the findings of new research by experts at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

Squishy 'smart cartilage' could target arthritis pain as soon as flareups begin

Researchers have developed a material that can sense tiny changes within the body, such as during an arthritis flareup, and release drugs exactly where and when they are needed.

Immune aging may be a driver of rheumatoid arthritis rather than a consequence

Features of immune system aging can be detected in the earliest stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), even before clinical diagnosis, a new study has found which provides at-risk individuals with hope for early intervention.

Common arthritis drug found to lower blood pressure and risk of heart disease

Methotrexate, a common medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, has a newly recognized useful secondary effect of lowering blood pressure and potentially reduces the risk of heart disease in people with this condition.

Noisy knees not an early arthritis sign, says new study

Knee crepitus, the sound of cracking or grinding in the knee joint, is very common across all age groups.

Q&A: These genetic insights into rheumatoid arthritis could help design better treatments

People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, let alone getting to the rheumatologist for a checkup or participating in a research study. This makes a deeper understanding of ...

Benefits of long-term routine lab drug toxicity monitoring unclear in rheumatoid arthritis

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), long-term routine laboratory toxicity monitoring (lt-RLTM) indicates that most very abnormal laboratory results are already ...

Survey reveals people are not aware knee and groin pain can be signs of hip problems

Having a hard time bending over to put your shoes on? Experiencing pain in the knees, groin, thigh or back? A survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reveals many people don't realize these symptoms can ...

Back pain a $638 billion productivity black hole, Australian study warns

A new study from Monash University has revealed that long-term back problems will cost the Australian economy an estimated $638 billion in lost productivity over the next decade unless urgent action is taken.

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