News articles tagged with 'arthritis' (Page 17)
Chinese suffer aches and pains too
— 31 Jan 2008 07:28 | HealthWe like to complain about our aches and pains, but rheumatism is not only the preserve of western society. A comprehensive survey of rheumatic diseases in China, published in the open…
Arthritic knees remain painful after arthroscopic surgery
— 25 Jan 2008 10:20 | HealthTrimming damaged tissue through arthroscopic surgery does not relieve pain and swelling in arthritic knees any better than simply flushing loose debris from the joint, according to…
A new view of drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis
— 23 Jan 2008 11:21 | HealthPowerful drugs used to treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis have a profound, previously unrecognised effect on the immune system, breaking up molecular 'training camps' for rogue…
Exercise program improves symptoms in arthritis patients
— 4 Jan 2008 19:52 | HealthPatients with arthritis, the country's leading cause of disability, tend to be less fit than their peers who don't have this condition. Studies have shown, however, that they can safely…
Osteoarthritis risk linked to finger length ratio
— 4 Jan 2008 13:52 | HealthPeople whose index finger is shorter than their ring finger are at higher risk of osteoarthritis, a new University of Nottingham study has found. A study of more than 2,000 people,…
Electronic switch opens doors in rheumatoid joints
— 2 Jan 2008 21:03 | HealthA breakthrough in understanding the way atoms move across cell membranes in the human body could pave the way for the development of new treatments for inflammatory diseases such as…