Osteoarthritis
People with osteoarthritis who have supportive partners fare better
The dynamics of daily interactions with a spouse or partner appear to play an important role in improving physical functioning of people with arthritis, according to new findings published in Psychological Science. Continue reading
Haemochromatosis should be diagnosed more quickly to avoid long-term damage, highlights Noel
I was diagnosed with haemochromatosis when I was 47 years old. For two years I had been experiencing general joint arthropathy, particularly in my finger joints, knees and shoulders, and an increasing lack of energy. Continue reading
Platelet rich plasma reduces pain in knee osteoarthritis says new research
People with knee osteoarthritis who received either platelet rich plasma or hyaluronic acid injections experienced a significant improvement in pain relief at early follow-up, according to research in the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Continue reading
High fibre diet may lower the risk of knee osteoarthritis experts discover
A high fibre diet has been linked to a reduced risk of knee osteoarthritis, highlights research in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Continue reading
Stem cells that can help repair knee joints are identified in new research
Stem cells that could help repair damage to the knee joints have been identified by experts from the University of Aberdeen. It is hoped that the research will lead to treatments that help prevent the worst damage caused by arthritis before it occurs. Continue reading
