June 8, 2016 J&J, GSK rheumatoid arthritis drug meets goals of large trial An experimental drug for rheumatoid arthritis developed by Johnson & Johnson and GlaxoSmithKline slowed joint damage and improved symptoms of the disease, meeting the main goals of a large, late stage trial, according to data released on Tuesday.
June 6, 2016 Cancer treatment untested in many patients with immune problems The safety and effectiveness of a new cancer treatment known as immunotherapy is largely unknown in patients with autoimmune diseases, researchers say - and that might account for up to a quarter of individuals with lung cancer.
May 18, 2016 Can tai chi help relieve knee joint pain? Tai chi may work as well as traditional physical therapy for easing pain in people with knee osteoarthritis, a small study suggests.
April 28, 2016 Patients with mental illness fare worse after hip surgery People with psychiatric illnesses are more likely to have complications after hip replacement surgery, according to a recent analysis.
April 6, 2016 Obesity surgery linked to reduced pain, improved mobility Many severely obese patients have less pain and better mobility in the first few years after weight loss surgery, a U.S. study suggests.
March 31, 2016 Long-term antibiotic therapy ineffective for persistent Lyme symptoms Twelve weeks of antibiotic therapy proved ineffective at combating the long-term symptoms seen in some people who have had Lyme disease, a new test of 280 sufferers found.
March 17, 2016 Inspired by husband, NC woman designs adaptive clothing for disabled; strikes deal with major retailers When Maura Horton’s husband, former college football coach Don Horton, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 48, she tried to buy clothing that would make it easier for him to dress himself, but she found few things that fit.
March 12, 2016 10 charity races that'll get you sweating for a cause With spring right around the corner (hallelujah!), this is the perfect time to sign up—and start training—for a charity run or walk.
February 22, 2016 Testosterone therapy improves libido but not vitality in older men Men over 64 with low levels of testosterone saw modest improvements in libido and sexual activity when treated with a gel that contains the male hormone, according to U.S. researchers.
February 12, 2016 Textile workers at higher risk for rheumatoid arthritis Breathing textile dust on the job is linked to an almost tripled risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, an immune system disorder that causes debilitating swelling and pain in the joints, a Malaysian study suggests.
