Researchers discovered that COMP significantly increases in the blood of people with hip or knee osteoarthritis even before X-rays reveal joint damage. Elevated levels of COMP correspond strongly with reports of joint pain and may indicate an early stage of osteoarthritis.
Research finds that rheumatoid arthritis patients experience longer hospital stays and higher total charges due to complications, with a notable impact on quality of life. The disease also results in increased healthcare utilization for general symptoms beyond musculoskeletal complaints.
Interleukin-1.com provides updated information on IL-1 role in RA, meeting a need for rheumatologists and health care professionals. The site offers resources, including a primer book and presentation materials, to enhance understanding of cytokine biology and its relevance to RA.
A Cornell University parent-education program has shown that it can triple the likelihood of parents discussing HIV risk reduction with their children. The program also significantly increases the likelihood that parents will make personal risk behavior changes and obtain HIV testing. The study, which involved 375 parents in New York C...