Moderate to severe perodontitis has been linked to the development of rheumatoid arthritis among non-smokers, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.
Insecticide exposure may increase the risk of developing two well known autoimmune rheumatic diseases in post-menopausal women, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.
Increasing the dose of allopurinol above the recommended dose can lead to a significant reduction in serum uric acid in people with gout, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.
Drinking water might be a simple, safe and effective way of preventing recurrent gout attacks, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.
Playing with a video game console is associated with increased pain in young children, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.
Only one in two U.S. adults with arthritis received seasonal flu vaccinations in 2007, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.
Initial use of methotrexate combined with sulfasalazine and hydroxychloroquine is a successful way of controlling rheumatoid arthritis, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.
A combination of infliximab and methotrexate shows promise in the treatment of thousands of children with a form of chronic arthritis known as polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.
A novel new therapy in development known as a JAK inhibitor may be an effective treatment for people with rheumatoid arthritis who haven’t been successfully treated with methotrexate, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.
Glucosamine may not help to prevent joint damage in osteoarthritis of the knee, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.
Drinking skim milk may help people manage their gout, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.
Weight loss may be more effective than weight maintenance in reducing knee osteoarthritis, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.
The American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation today announced that findings through a new research program focused on rheumatoid arthritis have yielded results that will soon alter medical evaluation and management of patients. Highlights of the recent research findings will be presented during a special session on Sunday, October 18, at the ACR Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.
The issues affecting people with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases—and those who treat them—were represented yesterday at a White House event hosted by President Barack Obama.
A meniscus transplant, a rarely performed arthroscopic procedure, might help delay the onset of arthritis and relieve knee pain for young, active people.
Cigarette smoking leads to rheumatic disease and makes treatment less successful, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.
When arthritis affects the hands, a range of treatments may reduce pain and preserve joint mobility. The August issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter provides an overview.
Patients suffering with chronic autoimmune diseases from every corner of the globe can now find one another online to provide support, share experiences, and form relationships. The new Autoimmunity Forum launched by the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) is a virtual support group community nearly 400 members strong.
A recently identified gene allows immune cells to start the self-destructive processes thought to underlie autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and rheumatoid arthritis, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found.
The American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation has selected 15 skilled researchers from leading institutions to receive an estimated $6 million from the Foundation's Within Our Reach: Finding a Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis campaign. The awards are the third round of grants funded by the $30 million national multi-year fundraising effort focused specifically on rheumatoid arthritis.
Over 50 rheumatoid arthritis investigators from across the country recently met in San Diego to share information and present data and results from their innovative RA projects and to brainstorm ways to work more closely together to find a cure for RA.
Would the Cochrane review author recommend salicylate creams to consumers? "I wouldn't waste the money. You might as well rub your skin with a bit of spit."
When left untreated, children infected with Lyme disease can experience many severe complications as a result including arthritis, problems with the heart or central nervous system. Early detection is the key to preventing the lasting complications seen frequently at Hospital for Special Surgery.
Study finds screening infants helps decrease chance of early arthritis.
Australia's premier research centre for all aspects of oral health will be established at the University of Adelaide thanks to a $2.4 million Federal Government grant announced today.
How molecules of the oldest branch of the human immune system have interconnected has remained a mystery. Now, two new structures, both involving a central component of an enzyme important to the complement system of the immune response, reveal how this system fights invading microbes while avoiding problems of the body attacking itself.
Not using your computer at the moment? You can now donate your computer's idle time to cutting-edge biomedical research aimed at finding a cure for HIV, Parkinson's, arthritis, and breast cancer. Through the University of Delaware's "Docking@Home" project, which is supported by the National Science Foundation, more than 6,000 volunteers worldwide are donating their computer's idle time to perform scientific calculations that will aid in creating new and improved medicines to thwart major diseases.
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and a team of collaborators from across the country have identified a new risk factor gene for rheumatoid arthritis. The gene, dubbed REL, is a member of the NF-(kappa)B family. The NF-(kappa)B family seems to have a big hand in regulating the body's immune response.
New natural treatments may help improve the quality of life for more than 21 million osteoarthritis (OA) sufferers, according to new research presented at the 2009 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting and Food Expo. Studies show that a novel, natural chicken derivative is more effective and longer-lasting than traditional chondroitin and glucosamine treatments.
A major challenge in treating autoimmune disorders has been suppressing inflammatory attacks without generally suppressing immune function. Now, a drug from Chinese medicine shows potential, easing multiple-sclerosis-like autoimmune disease in mice. In mice and humans, it inhibited development of Th17 cells, newly-recognized immune cells recently implicated in multiple autoimmune disorders.
It's been a decade since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first total ankle-replacement system for patients with severe ankle arthritis. But several insurance companies still deny coverage, Loyola University Health System orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Michael Pinzur writes in Foot & Ankle International, the official journal of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.
People, suffering from gum disease and a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis, reduced their arthritic pain, number of swollen joints and the degree of morning stiffness when they cured their dental problems, report researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and University Hospitals of Cleveland.
Jacques Banchereau, Ph.D., director of the Baylor Institute for Immunology Research (BIIR), was recently named as the recipient of the Dana Foundation Award in Human Immunology Research by the American Association of Immunologists (AAI). Dr. Banchereau was presented with the award at the 96th Annual Meeting of the AAI this month.
While many people believe that arthritis is a stand-alone disease, it is actually a term used to describe over 100 different rheumatic diseases.
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University and the Kennedy Institute for Rheumatology in the UK are developing and evaluating a novel approach for osteoarthritis (OA) treatment by employing engineered proteins and other molecules that specifically block the enzymes responsible for degrading cartilage in OA. They have been able to unveil the mechanism of inhibitory proteins, and their recent studies suggest that highly selective inhibitors are essential for therapeutic development for the treatment of OA.
A new plain-language guide from AHRQ examines the effectiveness, safety, and adverse effects of various treatments for osteoarthritis of the knee, including glucosamine and chondroitin, arthroscopic surgery, and pain medications.
Rush University Medical Center is testing a new procedure, called the Cartilage Autograft Implantation System (CAIS), for regenerating damaged articular cartilage in the knee joint to relieve the pain of osteoarthritis.
New research at Wake Forest University School of Medicine evaluated the link between a common class of drugs used to prevent bone fractures in osteoporosis patients and the development of irregular heartbeat.
For the 46 million Americans living with arthritis, day-to-day activities can become nearly impossible within the blink of an eye. When patients face these difficult challenges, they often turn to rheumatology occupational therapists as a part of their treatment team.
Detectives on television shows often spray crime scenes with a compound called luminol to make blood glow. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have applied the same compound to much smaller crime scenes: sites where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues.
Millions of patients suffering from diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, hemophilia, hepatitis C and certain types of cancer are at risk of incurring thousands of dollars in medical expenses due to a new pricing system being implemented by many insurance companies across the United States.
For the estimated 27 million Americans who suffer from osteoarthritis, pain relief may come with a cherry on top. According to researchers with the Baylor Research Institute, tart cherries, in pill form, may be a promising pain-reliever for this common and debilitating form of arthritis.
Surprisingly, there is little understanding about the pain experience in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) other than measurements of pain intensity. A team of Canadian researchers addressed this knowledge gap in a study of 60 RA patients to assess their pain experiences, determine satisfaction with pain control, and explore barriers that may inhibit optimal pain management.
When walking is difficult because of arthritis, balance problems, pain or injury, don't avoid a cane or walker because they are dreaded symbols of old age. Instead, consider the devices as a way to help avoid injury and maintain independence.
New, less invasive treatments alleviate hand and wrist discomfort.
New study finds total knee replacement surgery can offer significant benefits to patients in their 80s.
Use of certain medications known as monoclonal anti"“ tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) antibodies for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis appears to be associated with an increased risk for herpes zoster (shingles), the painful infection characterized by blisters, according to a study in the February 18 issue of JAMA.
Breaking a fall, such as a tumble on the sidewalk, with your hands and wrists is everyone's natural reflex. But, if you fall hard enough, you'll often fracture your radius bone, or even one of the smaller wrist bones and wrist ligaments. Left untreated, these injuries could lead to disabling wrist arthritis.
A new review finds no definitive connection between diet and rheumatoid arthritis, a disease in which the body's immune system attacks the lining of the joints.
Researchers have reported the first clinical evidence that gene therapy reduces symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, an important milestone for this promising treatment which has endured a sometimes turbulent past.
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