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Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease that is notoriously difficult to treat. Medications for pain can also help with inflammation, braces are an option and joint surgery a final resort. Some foods, however, are believed to help alleviate symptoms, one of which is curcumin. Curcumin is a naturally occurring compound found in the spice […]
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Mashup Score: 2Video-assisted hand therapy equal to in-person sessions after thumb arthritis surgery - 5 day(s) ago
Hand therapy is often recommended after surgery for arthritis. But for many of us, travelling to clinics is difficult in terms of logistics and finances. New research in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery suggests videos of exercises can be as helpful as in-person sessions. A total of 58 people who had carpometacarpal arthroplasty […]
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An injection of bone substitute around orthopaedic implants strengthens and stabilises bones. When people are also given an injection of bisphosphonate, new bone tissue is formed. The bone substitute is a natural component called hydroxyapatite. “Our material solidifies within minutes, and immediately improves the strength of the bone anchorache,” explains Dr Deepak Raina who is […]
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Mashup Score: 0Early-onset osteoarthritis cases have almost doubled since 1990 - 15 day(s) ago
Early-onset osteoarthritis – defined as occurring in people aged 30–54 years old – nearly doubled between 1990 and 2019 says new data. Why? Because of the rise in overweight and obesity, the team behind the findings suggests. Data from covering 204 countries and territories was analysed and the findings revealed in Annals of the Rheumatic […]
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Mashup Score: 5Coffee bean compound – chlorogenic acid – may reduce bone loss highlights new research - 23 day(s) ago
Chlorogenic acid is a promising candidate for the management of osteoporosis experts advise in the light of new research. A natural compound found in a variety of plants, chlorogenic acid belongs to a group of compounds called polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties. Abundant in various fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, tomatoes and blueberries, […]
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Mashup Score: 2Gut microbiota imbalances may influence fibromyalgia - 1 month(s) ago
Imbalances in the intestinal microbiota could lead to development of fibromyalgia. People with fibromyalgia seem to have higher levels of Clostridium, Bacteroides, Coprococcus and Ruminococcus, but lower levels of Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Eubacterium, Lachnospiraceae and Firmicutes. Microbiota changes were linked to the availability of neurotransmitters that influence pain levels. Another effect of the imbalances could be […]
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Mashup Score: 1The iconic actor and writer Sheila Hancock reveals stress induces rheumatoid arthritis flares - 2 month(s) ago
Sheila Hancock’s successes extend way beyond her phenomenal award-winning acting career. A celebrated author, she is interested in world events, tragedies, politics, and helps where she can, working tirelessly for charities and in schools. Personal sadness comes to us all and Sheila has had her fair share, so she was well-equipped to take on a […]
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“Leaky” mitochondria (the powerhouses of our cells) can drive harmful inflammation responsible for diseases such rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Sophisticated imaging techniques reveal that genetic material can escape from mitochondria and prompt the body to launch a damaging immune response. By developing therapies to target this process, doctors may one day be able to stop […]
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Mashup Score: 5Arthritis Digest - 2023 Issue 6 - 2 month(s) ago
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Mashup Score: 4High temperatures and low humidity may double risk of gout flare - 2 month(s) ago
Weather conditions may double the risk of a gout flare says new research from Australia. But no clear link was found between weather and common muscle and joint symptoms. There is a longstanding belief that changes in weather can trigger muscle and joint pain. Although the study in Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism finds no […]
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