Joint Health News
April 25, 2024
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Mar. 25, 2024 — Scientists have discovered a gene mutation is responsible for causing psoriasis -- a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes patients to develop red, scaly and itchy patches across their body. According to researchers, if two copies of this ...
Feb. 13, 2024 — A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could also prevent the disease in individuals deemed to be at ...
Feb. 7, 2024 — A team of researchers has shed light on why some patients with specific joint deformities, such as discoid lateral meniscus (DLM), are symptomatic while others are not. The researchers analyzed 61 symptomatic knees with DLM surgery and 35 ...
Jan. 3, 2024 — Researchers have identified a drug target that may alleviate joint degeneration associated with osteoarthritis, a debilitating condition that afflicts as many as 30 million people in the United States alone. Pain relievers and lifestyle changes, ...
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Feb. 8, 2024 — A novel PET imaging technique can noninvasively detect active inflammation in the body before clinical symptoms arise, according to new research. Using a PET tracer that binds to proteins present on ...
Jan. 17, 2024 — An innovative study explores the use of robotic-assisted joint replacement in revision knee scenarios, comparing the pre- and post-revision implant ...
Nov. 30, 2023 — Youth baseball players are prone to elbow pain and injuries, including repetitive overuse changes and fractures, based on the maturity of their bones, according to a new ...
Nov. 27, 2023 — Stronger quadriceps muscles, relative to the hamstrings, may lower the risk of total knee replacement, according to new research. Researchers said the findings could inform strength-training programs ...
Nov. 20, 2023 — A category of musculoskeletal disorders of our joints, muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons and spine are on the rise and a new forecast is as many as 1060 million people -- up from 464 million -- will ...
Nov. 22, 2023 — Anti-rheumatic drugs used for rheumatoid arthritis might prevent the development of autoimmune thyroid disease, according to a new observational ...
Nov. 20, 2023 — A novel surgical implant was able to kill 87% of the bacteria that cause staph infections in laboratory tests, while remaining strong and compatible with surrounding tissue like current implants. The ...
Nov. 2, 2023 — Investigators explored the potential of mesenchymal stem cells as a game-changing treatment option for knee OA, one of the most common causes of ...
Oct. 31, 2023 — Current osteoarthritis treatment manages symptoms rather than addressing the underlying disease, but a new study has shown the condition may be treatable and ...
Oct. 13, 2023 — Relief could be on the way for people with painful hand osteoarthritis after a new study found an affordable existing drug can help. Until now there has been no effective treatment. The paper ...
Earlier Headlines
New Organ-on-a-Chip Model of Human Synovium Could Accelerate Development of Treatments for Arthritis
Oct. 12, 2023 — The synovium is a membrane-like structure that lines the knee joint and helps to keep the joint happy and healthy, mainly by producing and maintaining synovial fluid. Inflammation of this tissue is ...
Oct. 12, 2023 — Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and is among the top 10 conditions contributing to Years Lived with Disability—a measure reflecting the impact an illness has on quality of ...
Sep. 22, 2023 — New research has revealed a potentially important role ginger supplements can play in controlling inflammation for people living with autoimmune diseases. The research focused on studying the impact ...
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July 21, 2023 — The genetic changes that made it possible for humans to walk upright have been uncovered in a study that also shows how slight variations in skeletal proportions are linked to ...
July 6, 2023 — For the first time, scientists have shown that gut bacteria differences are associated with later development of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a debilitating rheumatic childhood disease, and that ...
July 5, 2023 — Osteoarthritis is the most common degenerative joint disease, affecting 22% of adults over 40 globally. Although the condition has been extensively studied through a medical perspective, the ...
June 21, 2023 — A gel that combines both stiffness and toughness is a step forward in the bid to create biodegradable implants for joint injuries, according to new research. Mimicking articular cartilage, found in ...
Apr. 11, 2023 — The exact mechanism of cartilage breakdown in osteoarthritis is unknown, but damage from mechanical stress with insufficient self-repair is believed to be the main culprit. The composition of ...
Apr. 4, 2023 — Being overweight may be physically changing the environment within people's joints, as new research suggests that obesity is promoting pro-inflammatory conditions which worsen ...
Mar. 1, 2023 — Understanding how the knee joint environment affects cartilage cells is crucial for joint health. Knowledge of cell-driven cartilage degeneration mechanisms can support the development of effective ...
Feb. 21, 2023 — Strengthening hip muscles could be key to improve mobility in people with a below-the-knee amputation, new research has ...
Jan. 12, 2023 — Scientists delved into the relationship between gait function and knee extension velocity after total knee arthroplasty and compared the effects of various factors on walking. The results reveal that ...
Jan. 10, 2023 — Researchers develop an injectable hydrogel that treats infections around prosthetics without the problems caused by current treatments. The black phosphorus-enhanced gel has a porous structure, ...
Jan. 10, 2023 — Researchers have identified a new mechanism behind knee osteoarthritis, showing that increased stiffening in the extracellular matrix led to a decrease in the Klotho 'longevity protein,' ...
Dec. 21, 2022 — A new study has identified that Talarozole, a drug that is known to increase retinoic acid, was able to prevent osteoarthritis (OA) in disease ...
Dec. 15, 2022 — Researchers have developed an AI based neural network to detect an early knee osteoarthritis from x-ray images. AI was able to match a doctors' diagnosis in 87% of cases. The result is important ...
Dec. 13, 2022 — Large doses of opioids are commonly prescribed after total knee and hip arthroplasty to avoid call-ins for refills, but smaller doses can be just as ...
Dec. 13, 2022 — Scientists identify a new molecular model and potential therapeutic target for gout, the most common form of inflammatory ...
Dec. 8, 2022 — Commonly used drugs that reduce joint inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis also reduce vascular inflammation and cardiovascular risk, finds a new ...
Thursday, October 12, 2023
- New Organ-on-a-Chip Model of Human Synovium Could Accelerate Development of Treatments for Arthritis
- Researchers Suggest New Approach for Testing Treatments for Osteoarthritis
Friday, September 22, 2023
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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
- Hydrogel Injections Treat Antibiotic-Resistant Infections After Hip, Knee Replacements
- New Mechanism Uncovered Behind Osteoarthritis Could Inform New Treatments
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
- Reducing Opioids Prescribed After Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty Can Be Beneficial for Patients and Doctors
- Study Finds Novel Treatment Targets for Gout