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Newly identified biomarkers may improve rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis

A set of four proteins that can be detected via blood tests could help to improve the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, Belgian scientists have said.Researchers at Hasselt University in Diepenbeek investigated four 'biomarkers', proteins - in this case ... [Published Arthritis Research UK - 4 hours ago]

Entities: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Patient, De Winter

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

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Older patients at risk of secondary fractures 'willing to make lifestyle changes'

Many older people with a high risk of fractures are willing to make positive lifestyle changes, a study has found.Researchers at St Michael's Hospital in Canada studied a group of 21 patients, aged 65 to 88 years, who were taking part in a coordinator-facilitated ... [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 17 2013]

Entities: Osteoporosis, Patient, Arthritis Research UK, Density, Publishing

First reported Jun 14 2013 - Updated Jun 14 2013 - 1 reports

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Long-term apremilast 'effective' in psoriatic arthritis

A novel drug called apremilast appears to be effective when used for extended periods of time to treat psoriatic arthritis, according to phase-III clinical trial data presented at the annual congress of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR).Apremilast ... [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 14 2013]

Entities: Psoriatic Arthritis, Patient, Placebo, University of California San Diego, Drugs

First reported Jun 14 2013 - Updated Jun 14 2013 - 1 reports

Depression 'a better predictor of work disability than disease activity' in early arthritis

A person's mental health status may give a better indication of their capacity to work following a diagnosis of arthritis than measures relating to their disease activity or response to treatment, new research suggests.Scientists at the German Rheumatism ... [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 14 2013]

Entities: Arthritis, Disability, Patient

First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 14 2013 - 2 reports

Third of rheumatoid arthritis patients 'stop or change treatment within first year'

Up to a third of people with rheumatoid arthritis either discontinue or switch medication within the first year of their treatment, new research has found.Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine in the US analysed data on more than 6,200 ... [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 14 2013]

Entities: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Patient, Discontinuance

First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 14 2013 - 1 reports

Ankylosing spondylitis patients may benefit from Swiss ball exercises

Muscle strengthening exercises using a Swiss ball (a large exercise ball) could help to boost muscle strength and walking ability among patients with ankylosing spondylitis, a study has found.Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that ... [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 13 2013]

Entities: rheumatoid spondylitis, Patient, Marcelo de Souza, Universidade Federal de São Paulo

First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

Study shows need to remind patients of over-the-counter NSAID risks

One in eight patients at risk of having a severe adverse drug event from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) still uses over-the-counter (OTC) versions of these medicines, with many buying them to treat musculoskeletal complaints, a study has ... [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 13 2013]

Entities: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAIDs, Patient, nonprescription

First reported Jun 12 2013 - Updated Jun 12 2013 - 1 reports

Oxford researchers gain funding for new ankylosing spondylitis research study

A team at the University of Oxford has received a grant of £160,000 from Arthritis Research UK to study the function of the genes which contribute to people developing a painful inflammatory back condition called ankylosing spondylitis.Ankylosing spondylitis, ... [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 12 2013]

Entities: rheumatoid spondylitis, Arthritis Research UK, University of Oxford, Immune System

First reported Jun 12 2013 - Updated Jun 12 2013 - 1 reports

Age-related body clock deterioration linked to increased osteoarthritis risk

The natural deterioration in a person's body clock as they get older may affect their risk of developing osteoarthritis, new research suggests.Scientists at the University of Manchester discovered that cartilage cells have their own body clock which controls ... [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 12 2013]

Entities: Osteoarthritis, Cartilage, Age-Related

First reported Jun 12 2013 - Updated Jun 12 2013 - 1 reports

Joints other than big toe linked to higher risk of gout flare-ups

Gout is usually associated with pain and inflammation in the big toe joints, but a new study suggests that problems with other joints may in fact provide a better indication of a patient's risk of flare-ups.Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in the US followed ... [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 12 2013]

Entities: Uric Acid, Patient, Mayo Clinic

First reported Jun 11 2013 - Updated Jun 11 2013 - 1 reports

Early research may pave way for lower-risk painkillers

US scientists have identified a novel approach that could one day result in the development of new painkillers with fewer side-effects and a lower risk of addiction.Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the discovery centres ... [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 11 2013]

Entities: anodyne, Receptor, Traynor, opioid

First reported May 31 2013 - Updated May 31 2013 - 2 reports

Many rheumatoid arthritis patients 'do not take medicines as prescribed'

A worrying proportion of people with rheumatoid arthritis do not take their prescription medications properly, new research suggests.Scientists at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre in the US monitored the medication use of 107 rheumatoid ... [Published Arthritis Research UK - May 31 2013]

Entities: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Patient, Prednisone, Drugs

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"Antibody reactivity against our candidate biomarkers in both early and seronegative rheumatoid arthritis patients implies that they could significantly help to improve diagnosis and patient outcomes" she added

Newly identified biomarkers may improve rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis [Published Arthritis Research UK - 4 hours ago]

"So many people with osteoporosis who are at risk of fracture don't carry on taking the medication that will prevent their bones weakening further, and we need to continue to send out positive messages about how lifestyle changes - and adhering to their drug regime - can help reduce the risk further" added the spokesman

Older patients at risk of secondary fractures 'willing to make lifestyle changes' [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 17 2013]

"These results show that apremilast may become a potential therapy for psoriatic arthritis patients."

Long-term apremilast 'effective' in psoriatic arthritis [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 14 2013]

"Our aim is to develop stratified medicine, that is, tailoring the most effective drugs to specific patients at the most appropriate time."

Third of rheumatoid arthritis patients 'stop or change treatment within first year' [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 14 2013]

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Third of rheumatoid arthritis patients 'stop or... [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 14 2013]
Depression 'a better predictor of work disabili... [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 14 2013]
Abatacept 'as effective as adalimumab' for rheu... [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 13 2013]
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Age-related body clock deterioration linked to ... [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 12 2013]
Joints other than big toe linked to higher risk... [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 12 2013]
Oxford researchers gain funding for new ankylos... [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 12 2013]
Motion style acupuncture 'may be effective in a... [Published Arthritis Research UK - Jun 11 2013]
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Statin therapy may reduce risk of osteoarthritis [Published Arthritis Research UK - May 28 2013]