The results of two studies presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) provide insight into molecular changes prior to the onset of arthritis which could inform future novel diagnostics and early therapeutic interventions. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterised by joint inflammation leading to destruction of bone and cartilage. Since structural joint damage is...
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Gout in the elderly linked to higher risk of dementia
Results from a study including over 1.23 million Medicare beneficiaries EUROPEAN LEAGUE AGAINST RHEUMATISM The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) suggest that gout is associated with a 17-20% higher risk of dementia in the elderly. Gout is a very common condition. It is caused by...
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