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Researchers develop new arthritis treatment

Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis are developing a new treatment for arthritis that can ease symptoms and make existing medications more effective. Injuries such as a twisted ankle, broken hip, and torn knee cartilage can have long-term side effects including arthritis, joint degeneration, osteoarthritis, and inflammation that could result in chronic pain. The ...click here to read more

New research links Crohn’s disease to arthritis

New research published in Science Translational Medicine has revealed a bacterial link between Crohn’s disease and arthritis. Crohn’s is a form of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, that causes abdominal pain and diarrhea, and patients have also reported experiencing joint pain. The immune system of patients with Crohn’s attacks the bowels and digestive system, but ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis and feet: The connection and feet arthritis pain relief tips

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease involving the immune system, in which joints undergo inflammation. causing pain and stiffness. People with rheumatoid arthritis generally find difficulty performing simple movements that involve the joints, such as walking, standing up, and sitting down. This condition has also affected individual performance at work or school, prompting the medical field ...click here to read more

Misdiagnosed injuries may result in arthritis

A new clinical review conducted by orthopedic surgeons has discovered that misdiagnosis of common foot and ankle injuries often leads to poor long-term patient outcomes, such as arthritis and disability. Six of the most often misdiagnosed injuries are snowboarder’s fractures, os trigonum injuries, Lisfranc injuries, turf toe, navicular stress fractures, and syndesmotic injuries. The study ...click here to read more

Thumb arthritis & pain: Causes and treatments

Thumb arthritis can cause pain in the thumb joint and is the most common form of osteoarthritis that affects the hands. This pain may occur in the basal joint, where the fleshy part of your thumb meets your wrist and can make everyday tasks difficult. Find out more about the symptoms and causes of thumb ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Causes, symptoms, and treatment

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the joints instead of foreign bodies like germs and bacteria, creating inflammation. Approximately 1.5 million Americans have RA, and women are three times more likely to develop it than men. Continue reading to learn more about rheumatoid arthritis, including symptoms, treatments, and risk ...click here to read more

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Does cracking knuckles cause arthritis?

You’ve most likely heard the phrase, “Don’t crack your knuckles or you’ll get arthritis.” This may have stopped you for the time being, but when no one was around, you probably went right back to it. But does the saying hold any truth, or is it just an old wives’ tale? Are we causing ourselves ...click here to read more

Shoulder arthritis exercises: Stretching, rehab, and aerobics

Shoulder arthritis exercises are crucial for those who have any type of arthritis impacting the shoulder area. Whether it’s rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, not exercising can lead to muscle atrophy, further joint deterioration, and joint instability. Shoulder arthritis can also lead to a frozen shoulder. Shoulder arthritis exercises should be carried out under the supervision ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis patients are at a higher risk for heart failure: Study

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are at a higher risk for heart failure, according to research findings. Two studies examined the prevalence of myocardial inflammation among rheumatoid arthritis patients without known cardiovascular disease to assess how myocardial inflammation associated with RA disease activity and examine how disease-modifying therapy may decrease this type of inflammation. Rheumatoid arthritis ...click here to read more

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