Regular Updates on the Many Forms of Arthritis
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 154 people with [...]
Osteoarthritis (OA) can occur in any joint but is most common in the knee. The load placed on the knee determines how quickly the disease progresses. A 20 percent increase in the load on the knee is associated with increasing the risk of progression of osteoarthritis by 600%. Two common recommendations for knee OA patients [...]
Osteoarthritis is a condition which affects millions around the world. There is continual research into treatments to relieve the symptoms or prevent the disease all together.
A current form of treatment for osteoarthritis damaged cartilage is by harvesting cartilage cells from healthy joints and transplanting these cells into the damaged area. The main drawback is the [...]
Like all aspects of the development of the human body, genetics dictate each individual’s height. Last year a team of researchers identified the initial common gene that influences height. That same team has now identified 20 additional genetic regions that can collectively influence height differences of almost 2.5 inches.
According to the research team, 90% of [...]
Researchers from Rush Medical College conducted a study into the effects of various types of footwear on knee osteoarthritis (OA). What they found was that shoes which allowed natural foot motion and flexibility are more favorable on the knees.
Much research points to unusually high loading of the knees (high amounts of stress on part or [...]
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