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New robotic glove is aiming to improve rheumatoid arthritis diagnoses

University of Ulster scientists have designed a new robotic glove that is meant to be used to help improve how rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed in people. The new invention was announced at the Derry-Londonderry international healthcare innovators conference.

A member of the design team, Dr. Kevin Curran, spoke at the Translational Medicine Conference and said that [...]

Charity claims that doctors lack the knowledge to quickly diagnose osteoarthritis

According to Arthritis Care, GP’s are not properly aware of osteoarthritis, but then this is a common complaint among charities that deal with a special interest.

Of course, the problem is that everyone wants GP’s to think the way that they do, but this is not a realistic goal as they have their own perspectives and [...]

New drug for rheumatoid arthritis undergoing final tests

Safety data has recently been released by the company TiGenix about a study they have recently been conducting in phase 2 which is looking at a drug which could be effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis.

On the back of the safety data, the company have been given permission to go ahead with a new batch of [...]

Ulcers from arthritis drugs can be prevented

In the easing of pain from arthritis it is very common to take a drug called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication.

These are generally very effective at treating arthritis but they do have some side effects and are commonly associated with irritation of the stomach and gullet and can even be associated with an increased risk of developing [...]

New monotherapy treatment developed for rheumatoid arthritis

A new monotherapy treatment that has been developed by the pharmaceutical company Roche has been shown to have a significantly better effect on rheumatoid arthritis when compared with another type of monotherapy treatment, adalimumab. The type of treatment developed by Roche is called RoActemra.

Preliminary results have shown that the new treatment has a greater effect [...]

The agony of Juvenile Arthritis

Arthritis is one of those diseases that we associate with old age, along with zimmer frames and wrinkles.

The sad fact is that this debilitating disease is not reserved for the elderly and in Australia alone, 1 in 1000 children every year are diagnosed with JIA, or Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

While this doesn’t seem a huge figure, [...]

Omega-3 can slow the onset of Osteoarthritis

There are many forms of arthritis and varying degrees of severity, but one of the most common and potentially disabling forms is osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis.

Osteoarthritis afflicts at least eight million people in the UK, including around 12,000 children, according to recent reports.

In general, arthritis is inflammation of the joints in the body; osteoarthritis involves [...]

Osteoarthritis greatly helped by Omega-3 oils

Our very genetic structure requires we get enough omega-3 fats and because of this they are something that we have been consuming for countless millennia. These omega-3 fats come from sources such as nuts and fish and it has been found that those who have an imbalance of omega-3 and omega-6 fats can have an [...]

Knee replacement research reveals shocking figures

The first ever national study into the number of knee replacements in the US has been carried out by a group of researchers and doctors – who found that these kinds of surgeries are on the increase.

One in twenty Americans over the age of 50 now have at least one artificial knee, [...]

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A great deal of people are becoming used to arthritis without even thinking about it because after awhile it just becomes a part of life that most people learn to deal with.

However, those stricken with the painful bone malady no longer have to suffer in silence due to the fact that Provailen has launched a [...]

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