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Osteoarthritis in finger joints predicts heart death in men
Osteoarthritis in any finger joint is a forewarning of death from heart disease in men, finds Finnish research in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Osteoarthritis in the fingers of both hands was an indicator of shortened life expectancy in women, the study found. The researchers assessed the... view more (2003-01-14)

Smokers risk more painful and progressive osteoarthritis
Smokers risk more painful and progressive osteoarthritis than non-smokers, suggests research published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.   view more (2006-12-07)

Professional footballers at 10 times the risk of hip osteoarthritis in later life
Professional footballers are 10 times as likely to develop osteoarthritis of the hip in later life as their peers, reveals research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The study showed that this was despite not having had any serious hip injuries during their professional career.   view more (2003-01-24)

HRT prevents osteoarthritis of the knee
Long term use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) seems to protect women from osteoarthritis of the knee, finds a study in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It most often occurs in hip and knee joints, where loss of the tissue which prevents... view more (2001-03-12)

High heels do not increase risk of knee osteoarthritis, but overweight in youth does
Wearing high heels does not increase the risk of osteoarthritis in women, indicates research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. But excessive weight gain before the age of 40 does.   view more (2003-09-25)

New Imaging Methods for Joints Provide Boost for Combating Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder in the UK and affects more than one million people. In this disease the cartilage, the tough, slippery tissue that coats the end of the bones and provides smooth movement and shock absorbence, roughens and thins, and the surrounding bone grows... view more (1999-09-08)

Osteoarthritis may be sign of faster 'biological ageing'
Osteoarthritis, the degenerative inflammatory bone disease, may be a sign of faster "biological ageing," suggests research published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.   view more (2006-10-02)

Study into effectiveness of herbal remedy in fighting chronic knee pain
The University of Southampton's Complementary Medicine Research Unit is looking for volunteers to take part in a new study which aims to establish the effectiveness of a well-known herbal remedy as a treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee joint. Devil's Claw, derived from the roots of a South... view more (2004-07-19)

Bioengineered tissue implants regenerate damaged knee cartilage
Knee cartilage injuries can be effectively repaired by tissue engineering and osteoarthritis does not stop the regeneration process concludes research led by scientists at the University of Bristol.   view more (2006-07-05)

Cartilage discovery offers arthritis hope
Scientists have revealed the intricate structure of cartilage in what they hope will provide clues to how the crippling joint disease osteoarthritis might one day be treated.   view more (2007-01-11)

Physiotherapy has short-term benefits for patients after knee surgery
Physiotherapy can improve the daily lives of patients who have had knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis in the short term, according to a study published on bmj.com today.   view more (2007-09-25)

Glucosamine supplements reduce knee pain
Glucosamine supplements reduce knee pain in people with cartilage damage and possibly the degenerative joint disease osteoarthritis, concludes research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.   view more (2003-01-24)

Reviewers agree on osteoarthritis of the knee
Concerns over the cardiovascular safety of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) led to the publication of several sets of fresh guidelines on the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.   view more (2007-12-06)

Matrilin-3 gene discovered to prevent onset of osteoarthritis
A gene that is associated with osteoarthritis and skeletal deformities in people has been shown to be responsible for preventing the onset of osteoarthritis in adult mice.   view more (2006-07-24)

Frankincense provides relief to arthritis sufferers
An enriched extract of the 'Indian Frankincense' herb Boswellia serrata has been proven to reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Research published today in BioMed Central's open access journal Arthritis Research & Therapy has shown that patients taking the herbal remedy showed significant... view more (2008-07-30)

Vigorous physical activity in children likely to stave off knee osteoarthritis in later life
Young children need to be highly physically active if they are to stave off degenerative joint disease, specifically osteoarthritis of the knee, suggest researchers in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.   view more (2003-09-25)

Occupational therapy gets people with osteoarthritis moving
Physical activity is the cornerstone of any healthy lifestyle - and especially for people with osteoarthritis as exercise helps maintain good joint health, manage their symptoms, and prevent functional decline. Osteoarthritis, however, often makes physical activity, such as exercise, and even... view more (2008-09-29)

Smoking worsens knee osteoarthritis
New findings from a study led by a Mayo Clinic rheumatologist indicate that men with knee osteoarthritis who smoke experience greater cartilage loss and more severe pain than men who do not smoke. Results will be published online this week in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.   view more (2006-12-07)

Pine bark reduces inflammatory marker CRP in osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA), a type of arthritis caused by the breakdown and loss of cartilage, affects more than 20 million Americans.   view more (2008-12-10)

Ibuprofen may boost chance of heart problems in high risk patients with osteoarthritis
The common painkiller, ibuprofen, may boost the likelihood of heart problems in high risk patients who have osteoarthritis, suggests research published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.   view more (2007-04-05)

Ibuprofen puts high risk cardiac patients at risk
Doctors who treat the painful condition of osteoarthritis in patients with increased cardiovascular risk need to be cautious. A team lead by researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, are the first to study outcomes in high cardiovascular risk patients with osteoarthritis.   view more (2007-04-06)

Mayo researchers note that stronger leg muscles can protect against knee osteoarthritis
Stronger quadriceps muscles in the legs can help protect against cartilage loss behind the kneecap, according to Mayo Clinic researchers presenting preliminary study data at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting on Nov. 15.   view more (2006-11-15)

Researchers pinpoint enzyme involved in arthritis onset
Researchers from Cardiff University have uncovered a molecular pathway that plays a pivotal role in the onset of arthritis. Their research, published this week in Arthritis Research & Therapy, could aid in the discovery of novel targets for arthritis drugs. The researchers found that inhibiting... view more (2003-11-06)

Arthritis self-management does not reduce pain levels or GP visits
Self-management programmes for people with osteoarthritis do not reduce pain, or the number of visits patients make to their GP, a new study reveals today.   view more (2006-10-16)

LONG-TERM BENEFITS OF GLUCOSAMINE SULPHATE FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS (pp 247, 251)
The symptoms and changes to joint structure associated with osteoarthritis could be moderated by the long-term effects of glucosamine sulphate, conclude investigators in a study published in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Osteoarthritis is a major cause of disability and is among the most... view more (2001-01-24)
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