Rheumatoid Arthritis - Page 2

March 23, 2017

Can sugar injections help ease knee joint pain?

An alternative medicine approach to joint pain that typically uses injections of sugar or sodium may be worth trying for knee osteoarthritis after traditional approaches fail, a recent review suggests.

February 23, 2017

Online treatment reduces chronic knee pain from arthritis

A web-based program of exercise and coping skills training improves both function and pain in arthritic knees, a new study suggests.

February 16, 2017

Weak thigh muscles tied to knee osteoarthritis in women

Women with weaker thigh muscles may be more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis, a recent study suggests.

December 27, 2016

Over the counter painkillers linked to hearing loss

- Regular use of pain relievers over many years may increase the risk of hearing loss, a recent study suggests.

November 4, 2016

Weight loss surgery may reduce risk of developing gout

Obese people who have weight loss surgeries like gastric bypass are much less likely than those who don't have surgery to develop gout, a painful type of arthritis, according to a Swedish study.

October 20, 2016

Anti-inflammatory pills tied to heart failure risk

Widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with an increased risk of heart failure— even in people without a history of cardiac issues, a recent study suggests.

October 12, 2016

Special footwear may not improve knee arthritis

Shoes with modified midsoles designed to relieve pressure on the knee joint don't improve pain and function for people with knee osteoarthritis any more than a new pair of regular walking shoes, according to an Australian study.

September 28, 2016

Task force advises routine preeclampsia screening in pregnancy

Pregnant women should get routine blood pressure checks at every prenatal visit to screen for preeclampsia, according to new proposed U.S. guidelines aimed at preventing deaths from this complication.

September 21, 2016

Just going on vacation may change gene activity

In a new study comparing a meditation retreat with just relaxing in the same locale, both options improved stress regulation, immune function and other cellular markers in the blood.

September 7, 2016

MRIs in early pregnancy appear safe, but contrast agent may not be

In the critical first trimester of pregnancy, undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) without a contrast agent is not associated with any negative outcomes for the baby, according to a new study.