The lncRNA PILA promotes NF- κB signaling in osteoarthritis by stimulating the activity of the protein arginine methyltransferase PRMT1
The lncRNA PILA exacerbates osteoarthritis by enhancing NF- κB–mediated inflammatory signaling. (Source: Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment)
Source: Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment - May 24, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Consumer Health: Arthritis and exercise
May is Arthritis Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about a condition that affects over 58 million people in the U.S., or approximately 1 in 4 adults. Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The two most common types of arthritis — osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis — damage joints… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 23, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Does turmeric ’s reputation translate into real health benefits?
Clinical trials show that curcumin, present in the spice, may help fight osteoarthritis and other diseases, but there ’s a catch – bioavailability, or how to get it into the bloodWhile Kamal Patel was probing through the reams of user data onexamine.com– a website that calls itself “the internet’s largest database of nutrition and supplement research” – before a planned revamp later this year, he discovered that the most searched-for supplement on the website was curcumin, a distinctive yellow-orange chemical that is extracted from the r hizomes of turmeric, a tall plant in the ginger family, native to Asia.P...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 22, 2022 Category: Science Authors: David Cox Tags: Medical research Cancer research Osteoarthritis Breast cancer Health & wellbeing Alternative medicine Mental health Science Ageing Source Type: news
PET/MRI provides new insights into knee osteoarthritis
PET/MRI has identified which compartments of the knee may be the best target...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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PET/MRI proves TNF blockers effective for ankylosing spondylitis (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - May 19, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Arthritis: How to improve synovial fluid to ease pain and promote healthier joints
CREAKY knees, shooting pain or a dull ache could be warning signs of osteoarthritis - a degenerative joint condition whereby bone ends up grinding against bone. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Jennie Garth ’s Experience With Osteoarthritis
When Jennie Garth, star of Beverly Hills, 90210, was diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA) at age 47, she was in disbelief. Today, she shares her story to raise awareness so others - including caregivers with OA - no longer suffer in silence. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - May 13, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Lipi Roy, MD, MPH, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation business pharma & Source Type: news
Genascence Announces First Close in Series A Financing led by Pacira BioSciences and Expands Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board
Proceeds will be used to advance clinical program of GNSC-001, company's lead candidate in osteoarthritis (OA)
Brian Kotzin, M.D., and Jackson Streeter, M.D., join Genascence's board of directors
Company expands Scientific Advisory Board of internati... Regenerative Medicine, Orthopaedic, Venture Capital Genascence, gene therapy (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - May 10, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Fat injections relieve hip pain for 60% of osteoarthritis sufferers - new study
INJECTIONS of fatty tissue containing stem cells might hold the key to better pain relief and mobility for sufferers of osteoarthritis, a new study has suggested. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 8, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Intra-articular Steroid/lidocaine Injection Improves Hip Arthritis Pain, Function Intra-articular Steroid/lidocaine Injection Improves Hip Arthritis Pain, Function
A single injection into the hip of steroid and local anesthetic improved pain and function in patients with hip osteoarthritis in a randomized controlled trial, with most of the benefit seen early after treatment.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 6, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Genes Flag Older Patients at Risk for Severe OA
(MedPage Today) -- Genome-wide association studies have had a generally poor track record for yielding actionable information, but a new study in older adults at risk for severe osteoarthritis (OA) might allow early intervention to avoid joint... (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - May 5, 2022 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Polygenic Risk Score for OA Predicts Risk for Hip, Knee Replacement
WEDNESDAY, May 4, 2022 -- Polygenic risk scores (PRSs) for advanced knee and hip osteoarthritis are associated with the risk for knee and hip replacements, according to a study published online May 4 in Arthritis& Rheumatology.
Paul Lacaze,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 4, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Healthier lifestyle can help to ease osteoarthritis symptoms
Exercise has an important role to play in helping people living with osteoarthritis NICE says in draft updated guidelines published on the care and management of people with the condition. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - May 3, 2022 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a 'serious disability' – treatments to relieve pain
OSTEOARTHRITIS in the knee can lead to intermittent pain, swelling and stiffness in the joint. As such, everyday activities, such as walking or climbing stairs, can become arduous. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why Acupuncture Is Going Mainstream in Medicine
When the opioid addiction crisis began to surge in the U.S. about a decade ago, Dr. Medhat Mikhael spent a lot of time talking to his patients about other ways to heal pain besides opioids, from other types of medications to alternative treatments.
As a pain management specialist at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, Calif., he didn’t anticipate leaving behind the short-term use of opioids altogether, since they work so well for post-surgical pain. But he wanted to recommend a remedy that was safer and still effective.
That turned out to be acupuncture.
“Like any treatment, acupuncture...
Source: TIME: Health - April 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Elizabeth Millard Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate medicine Source Type: news
Draft NICE osteoarthritis guidance backs weight loss and therapeutic exercise
GPs should offer patients with osteoarthritis weight loss support where appropriate and therapeutic exercise as core treatment options, according to draft NICE guidance. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - April 29, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: NICE Guidelines Source Type: news
