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This new technique could improve arthritis treatment

The technique uses images from a standard computerised tomography (CT) scan.

19 Jun 2018 1:44 PM IST

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Obesity, smoking may hinder arthritis treatment: Study

Lifestyle changes as well as optimising methotrexate use may facilitate rapid reduction of inflammation.

17 Jun 2018 12:09 PM IST

Potentially inappropriate or unnecessary medications included sleeping tablets, pain drugs, depression drugs and acid reflux drugs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Depression may be linked to arthritis, says study

Study found that arthritis is more common among depressed patients than those who were not suffering from the mood...

20 Sept 2018 5:08 PM IST

Common painkiller has a more profound effect on raising blood pressure than other similar medications (Photo: Pixabay)

Ibuprofen might be deadly for arthritis patients, says study

According to research, cheap painkiller increase risk of heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure in arthritis...

30 Aug 2017 2:20 PM IST

Dr Paul Ridker, lead researcher said that his Harvard University teams findings would mean a new era of treatment.

Scientists discover drug that can slash cancer, heart attack risk by...

Wonder drug is being hailed as biggest breakthrough since statins.

28 Aug 2017 1:42 PM IST

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Women taking birth control pills reduce risk of arthritis

18 Aug 2017 3:46 PM IST

The disease most commonly affects joints in the knees, hips, hands, feet, and spine and is marked by the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bones.

IIT scientists develop silk mats that could treat arthritis

Left untreated, it can cause severe pain, swelling, and eventually limited range of movement.

7 Aug 2017 12:43 PM IST

Among men, bricklayers, concrete workers and electricians had at least twice the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (Photo: Pixabay)

Risk of rheumatoid arthritis more in certain jobs

According to study occupations within the manufacturing sector are associated with an increased risk of rheumatoid...

16 Aug 2017 7:54 AM IST

Pepper also treats teeth and gum problems and acts as a mood elevator and prevents depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are the health benefits of pepper

From increasing nutrient absorption to stimulating appetite and acting as mood elevator, we list health benefits of...

14 Aug 2017 2:08 PM IST

Knee, as we know it today, is made up of three distinct compartments (Photo: AFP)

Knee replacement not only option for arthritis patients

These options could be key-hole surgery (arthroscopic surgery), which, if done at the right time, can halt the progress...

23 March 2017 1:33 PM IST

The prolotherapy should be tried as a first line therapy only if traditional methods are ineffective. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sugar injections may help ease knee joint pain

The solutions injected may not cost much or be difficult to administer and can be used as an alternative

23 March 2017 12:31 PM IST

Changing diets by increasing intake of dietary fiber seems to be one of the most economic ways to reduce the risk of knee osteoarthritis. (Photo: Pixabay)

Adults can prevent arthritis knee pain with fiber-rich foods

Eating fibrous food can prevent disability due to the osteoarthritis

27 May 2017 3:11 PM IST