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Biologics do not increase the risk of second cancer diagnosis in people with rheumatoid arthritis, says new research
Treatment with biologics does not seem to increase the risk of a second malignancy in people with rheumatoid arthritis who have a history of cancer, researchers reveal at an international conference. Continue reading
Obese people may not need to lose weight before total joint replacement says new research
Long-term relief from joint replacement surgery is similar in people with and without obesity, says research in The Journal of Bone And Joint Surgery, a finding that questions the view that the overweight should shift the pounds before joint replacement operations. Continue reading
Body fat and waist size linked to increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in women
Women who are overweight or obese in terms of body mass index (BMI), abdominal obesity or a high body fat percentage are more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis, says research presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology. Continue reading
Osteoarthritis and metabolism – link discovered
Osteoarthritis could be avoided with a good diet and regular exercise, claims a new review published in Nature Reviews Rheumatology. Continue reading
Weight loss slows down knee joint degeneration says new study
Overweight and obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight over four years have lower degeneration of knee cartilage, experts outline in Radiology. Continue reading
