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MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 — A recently approved rheumatoid arthritis medication appears to be an effective second-line therapy when biologic treatments start to fail, a new clinical trial reports. Arthritis sufferers treated with upadacitinib had a significantly greater reduction in their symptoms and disease activity than people treated with a standard disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD), […]
Arthritis causes swelling, pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion. Severe forms of the condition can result in chronic pain, affecting everyday activities. Could CBD be the answer to cushion the impact of arthritis? CBD (cannabidiol) is a chemical naturally found in cannabis plants. The controversial compound doesn’t cause the “high” usually associated with cannabis […]
Arthritis is an umbrella term for a number of conditions that affect joints, the tissues that surround the joint, and other connective tissue. Osteoarthritis, a condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff, is the most common type of arthritis in the UK. The severity of osteoarthritis symptoms can vary greatly from person to […]
(HealthDay)—The Coronary Calcium Score (CCS) may be a useful tool in cardiovascular (CV) risk assessment among female patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published in the October issue of the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases. Miguel Bernardes, M.D., from the University of Porto in Portugal, and colleagues assessed CCS (using computed tomography) […]
A clinical study has indicated that statins are completely safe for rheumatoid arthritis patients and do not pose an additional risk. The research was published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have an approximately 50 per cent higher risk of experiencing cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke compared with […]
Arthritis is a common condition causing pain, stiffness and inflammation of the joints. There is currently no cure for arthritis, meaning it is generally regarded as a long-term condition. However, symptoms can be improved by making certain dietary changes, such as eating foods with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Including these three tasty berries in your […]
In a survey-based study of 21,889 adults in Canada, severe and/or frequent physical abuse during childhood and frequent childhood exposure to intimate partner violence were linked with higher risks or arthritis during adulthood arthritis, even after controlling for a range of factors. The findings are published in Arthritis Care & Research. The link may be […]
MedUni Vienna researchers Daniel Aletaha and Josef Smolen have published a review on the status of rheumatoid arthritis in JAMA to coincide with World Arthritis Day on 12 October. The main positive finding: in recent years there has been a significant improvement in outcomes for sufferers. “Eighty percent of sufferers can lead a normal life […]
Immunologists at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg have demonstrated that ILC2, a group of rare lymphoid cells, play a key role in the development of inflammatory arthritis. ILCs have several functional similarities to T-cells and are important agents of our congenital immune system. The FAU researchers’ findings could form the basis for new approaches for treating rheumatoid arthritis. […]
Psoriatic arthritis or PsA is a type of arthritis that affects up to 30 percent of people who have the skin condition psoriasis. Here, we explore the many effects of PsA on the body, including on a person’s vision, digestion, breathing, and movement. We also discuss treatment options for the condition. 1. Effects on the […]