Researchers use denosumab to stimulate beta cell proliferation Scientists have highlighted the potential for repurposing denosumab, an osteoporosis drug, to treat diabetes and stimulate beta-cell replication.…
Response to hepatitis B vaccination impaired in rheumatoid arthritis patients Most rheumatoid arthritis patients taking immune-suppressant drugs do not have an adequate response to hepatitis B vaccination.…
Trauma to joints can increase risk of psoriatic arthritis Patients with psoriasis who experience trauma to the joints or bones are up to 50% more likely to go on to develop psoriatic arthritis, finds new research.…
Biological agents can reduce work absenteeism in patients with rheumatic disease Patients with rheumatic disease who are treated with biological drugs miss fewer days of work and are more productive than patients treated with non-biological agents, reveals a meta-analysis. …
Injection of modified cells reduces inflammation in arthritis sufferers A single injection of a patient’s own modified dendritic cells appears to be safe and to have anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory effects in rheumatoid arthritis.…
Rheumatoid arthritis patients should be offered intensive treatment when first diagnosed Evidence to support intensive treatment with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs when patients are first diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis has been presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology.…
Oral steroids provide a modest boost to function for patients with sciatica A trial has found giving patients a tapered 15-day course of oral steroids can provide a modest improvement in function.…
Onion skin cells make an effective muscle actuator Treating onion skin cells with sulphuric acid and gold allow them to be used as a muscle simulator.…
High heels shown to be high riskThey may look fantastic, but evidence shows that wearing high heels is bad for your health.…
Osteoarthritis: management A wide range of drug classes are used to treat osteoarthritis, although there is a lack of detailed guidance because of the variable nature of the condition.…