Articles tagged with Arthritis
A large multicenter clinical trial will randomly assign patients with tibial fractures to either reaming or non-reaming surgical groups. Surgeons will assess participants at six weeks, three months, and one year to determine the success of the operation.
Researchers at Texas A&M University are refining a process using small gold clusters to improve materials, including textiles and antifreeze. This could lead to more efficient and environmentally superior production methods.
Researchers found that hip laxity is a solid risk factor for canine arthritis, which affects an estimated 70-80 percent of dogs in certain breeds. Selective breeding to avoid high-laxity individuals could slash the incidence of canine arthritis within 10 years.
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) has established a national family registry for scleroderma research. The registry will study families with one or multiple cases of the disease to identify genetic factors, environmental triggers, and susceptibility genes.
The Canadian Arthritis Network hosted a conference showcasing advancements in arthritis research and one-stop services for industry and government. The event featured key developments in therapeutics, diagnostics, and devices.
A series on rheumatology highlights key steps for diagnosing arthritis and managing related conditions. The series aims to address the growing need for accurate diagnoses and treatment plans in an aging population.
Steven J. Swoap, an assistant professor of biology at Williams College, has been awarded a $497,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to investigate the mechanism of how restricting caloric intake lowers blood pressure. He will also receive a $95,783 NIH award to study why skeletal muscle becomes more fatiguable under disuse.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine found that immune system cells can attack normal cells carrying mimic molecules, leading to autoimmune diseases like arthritis. The study suggests subtle changes that could underlie many autoimmune diseases and offers a starting point for investigating environmental or genetic triggers.