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New nano particles found to be effective for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
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New nano particles found to be effective for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Ceria nano particle-immobilized mesenchymal stem cell nanovesicle hybrid system offers both immediate pain relief and long-term immune tolerance Peer-Reviewed Publication INSTITUTE FOR BASIC SCIENCE SCHEMATIC ILLUSTRATION OF COMPREHENSIVE AND COMBINATION RA THERAPY BY CE-MSCNV NANOPARTICLES. CE-MSCNVS SCAVENGE THE OVER-PRODUCED ROS IN AN RA KNEE JOINT, INDUCE M1 TO M2 MACROPHAGE POLARIZATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELIEF OF...

The 7 Worst Foods for Arthritis — And What May Help Instead
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The 7 Worst Foods for Arthritis — And What May Help Instead

Written by Joanna Foley, RD, CLT | Reviewed by Samantha C. Shapiro, MD. for Good Rx Key takeaways: Because arthritis is an inflammatory condition, eating foods that promote inflammation may make symptoms worse.Some of the foods thought to be the worst for arthritis include fried foods, foods high in added sugar, and foods high in purine (a natural...

CDC estimates 220,000 in US under 18 diagnosed with arthritis
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CDC estimates 220,000 in US under 18 diagnosed with arthritis

David Goldman, File/AP A sign marks the entrance to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (David Goldman, File/AP)An estimated 220,000 children and adolescents in the United States have been diagnosed with arthritis, according to new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While arthritis is most often associated with older...

Study Validates Use of New Psoriatic Arthritis Prediction Tool
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Study Validates Use of New Psoriatic Arthritis Prediction Tool

Doug Brunk A new predictive tool known as the Psoriatic Arthritis Risk Estimation Tool (PRESTO) is now available to help clinicians estimate the risk of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in their patients with psoriasis. Dr Lihi Eder Though it requires further validation, researchers led by rheumatologist Lihi Eder, MD, PhD, of the Women’s College Research Institute...

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HEALTHCommon arthritis drug could boost effectiveness of morning-after pill, study finds

BY MARIA CHENGUpdated 6:08 PM MST, August 16, 2023Share LONDON (AP) — Taking a common arthritis drug together with the morning-after pill Plan B could boost the contraceptive’s effectiveness, according to new research published Wednesday. Levonorgestrel, often called Plan B, is the most widely available type of emergency contraception. It works by preventing or delaying ovulation....

Alterations in the gut microbiome tied to inflammatory types of arthritis
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Alterations in the gut microbiome tied to inflammatory types of arthritis

by Bob Yirka, Medical Xpress Example features and the species encoding the enzymes and pathways involved in the differential encoding of vitamin B processing in inflammatory arthritis. (A) Shown are examples of the most differentially encoded B vitamin pathways and enzymes. (B) Shown are the taxa contributing to vitamin B7 encoding. Credit: Science Translational Medicine (2023). DOI:...

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High-Intensity Interval Training Has Sustainable Effects in Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis

Erna Lorenzini June 09, 2023 MILAN, Italy — High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been shown to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and mitigate cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in patients with inflammatory joint diseases (IJD) in a randomized trial. Notably, the positive response in CRF did not coincide with changes in pain or fatigue. Kristine Norden...

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CV risk in psoriatic arthritis

EUROPEAN ALLIANCE OF ASSOCIATIONS FOR RHEUMATOLOGY (EULAR) “This evidence suggests that inflammation in PsA is not limited to skin and joints, but also involves the cardiovascular system”, says Nienke Kleinrensink, lead author on the abstract shared in a session on Comorbidities in RMD at the 2023 EULAR congress in Milan, Italy. The new finding is based on...

What is gonococcal arthritis?
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What is gonococcal arthritis?

by Ann Schreiber Heard of gonorrhea? Most likely. What about gonococcal arthritis? Maybe not. Most folks are familiar with what is gonorrhea, but few may know about gonococcal arthritis, a rare side effect of this sexually transmitted disease (STD). Unfortunately, gonorrhea cases are on the rise, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...

Two birds one stone strategy to treat both joint pain and cognitive impairment in rheumatoid arthritis
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Two birds one stone strategy to treat both joint pain and cognitive impairment in rheumatoid arthritis

by  Institute for Basic Science The inflammatory response of RA causes autophagy in FLSs to produce putrescine, which intensifies inflammation of GABA and H2O2 through the MAO-B in the joint. In chronic inflammation, increased IL-1β passes through a loose blood-brain barrier and enters the brain. Increased IL-1β in the hippocampus causes cognitive impairment by activating astrocytes...