Osteoarthritis News and Research

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Reproductive impact of changes in the vaginal microbiome of obese women

Study explores the impact of obesity on vaginal microbiota and reproduction.

5 Jul 2023

Spicing up rheumatic disease treatment: Study explores role of herbs and spices in improving patients' condition

Research explores the potential benefits of herbs and spices in rheumatic diseases, highlighting their bioactive compounds and medicinal properties. It provides an updated review of their mechanisms of action and summarizes human studies in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Fibromyalgia.

4 Jul 2023

New study uncovers effects of beer compound on cartilage cells in osteoarthritis

Formononetin (FNT), an isoflavonoid present in beer, was investigated for its effects on chondrocytes, the cells responsible for joint health. While low levels of FNT showed no harm and reduced inflammation, excessive exposure promoted catabolic responses, shedding light on the relationship between beer consumption and osteoarthritis risk.

3 Jul 2023

$13.7 million project to unlock digital health data could revolutionize chronic disease management

A $13.7 million project to unlock digital health data on debilitating diseases could reduce hospitalizations, tackle complications and cut health costs.

27 Jun 2023

Study: Chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis does not cause cognitive impairment in isolation

New research suggests that chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis does not cause cognitive impairment in isolation, indicating that other factors like age, pain medication and socio-economic factors are likely to play a part.

27 Jun 2023

High BMI linked to increased risk of 5 rheumatic diseases

A new study by Uppsala University shows that a higher body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of five different rheumatic diseases: rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis and inflammatory spondylitis. The researchers also noted that BMI was a stronger risk factor for women compared to men in terms of gout and psoriatic arthritis. The study will be presented in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology.

26 Jun 2023

Researchers develop protein biomarker panels to predict developmental dysplasia of the hip

Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have developed panels of protein biomarkers present in teens and young adults that distinguish individuals with healthy hips from those with developmental dysplasia of the hip, also known as hip dysplasia, which often progresses to hip osteoarthritis if not recognized before early adulthood.

13 Jun 2023

Freiburg researchers gain new insights into metabolic processes in the kidney

Researchers at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Freiburg have gained significant new insights into metabolic processes in the kidney.

5 Jun 2023

Association between healthy lifestyle and mortality in people with osteoarthritis

In this work, data from the UK Biobank were used to investigate the association of both individual and combined healthy lifestyle factors with the risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality among 104,142 people with osteoarthritis.

1 Jun 2023

Researchers investigate the effect of sulfur water baths on rheological blood properties

Researchers evaluated the health benefits of sulfur balneotherapy (sulfur baths) on the rheological properties of the blood of osteoarthritis (OA) patients.

19 May 2023

Long-term opioid use more common among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions

Patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions are vulnerable to long term opioid use, with up to 1 in 3 of those with rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia, who take these drugs for the first time, potentially at risk, suggest the findings of a research letter, published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

18 May 2023

Injectable fatty acid copolymer ARA 3000 BETA shows therapeutic potential in treating osteoarthritis

Researchers examined the therapeutic potential of ARA 3,000 BETA for treating osteoarthritis.

16 May 2023

Primary arthroscopy provides positive long-term outcomes for young adults with borderline hip dysplasia

For young adults with borderline hip dysplasia (BHD), primary arthroscopy provides positive long-term outcomes, improving symptoms and function while avoiding the need for hip replacement surgery in most cases, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

3 May 2023

Osteoarthritis News and Research

Latest Osteoarthritis News and Research

Reproductive impact of changes in the vaginal microbiome of obese women

Spicing up rheumatic disease treatment: Study explores role of herbs and spices in improving patients' condition

New study uncovers effects of beer compound on cartilage cells in osteoarthritis

$13.7 million project to unlock digital health data could revolutionize chronic disease management

Study: Chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis does not cause cognitive impairment in isolation

High BMI linked to increased risk of 5 rheumatic diseases

Researchers develop protein biomarker panels to predict developmental dysplasia of the hip

Freiburg researchers gain new insights into metabolic processes in the kidney

Association between healthy lifestyle and mortality in people with osteoarthritis

Researchers investigate the effect of sulfur water baths on rheological blood properties

Long-term opioid use more common among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions

Injectable fatty acid copolymer ARA 3000 BETA shows therapeutic potential in treating osteoarthritis

Primary arthroscopy provides positive long-term outcomes for young adults with borderline hip dysplasia

What factors are associated with improved physical health and function during midlife among women?

Can smoking cigarettes alter your bone structure?

Researchers draw attention to the traps in clinical studies on osteoarthritis

Online tool analyzes at-home videos to predict musculoskeletal health

New injectable cell therapy shows promise for treating osteoarthritis

Study illuminates a mechanism to explain the 'vicious circle' of osteoarthritis

The association between regular glucosamine use and risk of dementia

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Unlocking drug amorphization: Continuous, solvent-free twin screw granulation

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