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It has been believed that osteoarthritis is caused by a breakdown of the articular cartilage that lines the ends of most bones. Pieces of this cartilage break off and aggravate the synovial lining the joint. But now two researchers in the UK, Dennis McGonagle of the University of Leeds and Michael Benjamin of Cardiff [...] Many arthritis sufferers say that their symptoms are worse in cold, damp weather and better in warm, dry weather. But is there any research to back up these perceptions? There have been some studies looking at the relationship between the weather and arthritis symptoms. These have resulted in conflicting conclusions. One study looked at [...] Arthritis Awareness Week is March 29th to April 4th, an initiative of Arthritis Australia, and is a time of promotional and educational activities, held around the country, to raise awareness about arthritis, its effects, and the various treatment and management options available. Arthritis Australia hopes that these activities will make all Australians aware that [...] The current study, an extension of the National Institutes of Health-funded Glucosamine/chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT), did not measure effectiveness as a pain reliever, but specifically at impacts on disease progression. [...] Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication, such as ibuprofen and diclofenac, and a newer one called celecoxib (which we wrote about yesterday, have been prescribed as oral medications for the treatment of arthritis pain. There are some concerning side effects from oral NSAIDs which includes stroke, heart attack, and bleeding or ulceration on the stomach or [...] Physicians have long held that being overweight significantly increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA). A recent study, however, suggests that obesity by itself does not predictably lead to OA. Some researchers believe that extra weight exerts mechanical force on joints that they weren’t designed to handle, eventually destroying cartilage, while others blame the [...] Researchers at NYU have developed a new scan that may provide that hoped for early osteoarthritis diagnosis. [...] |
  
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