ARTHRITIS INFLAMMATION
New research finds poverty, chronic inflammation together triple risk of cancer death
Research from the University of Florida reveals that the combined impact of poverty and chronic inflammation can more than double the risk of death from heart disease and triple the mortality risk due to cancer over a 15-year period.
World Arthritis Day 2023: Types of arthritis, symptoms, treatment and self-care tips
World Arthritis Day observed on October 12 each year, aims to raise awareness of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). This year's theme focuses on living with RMDs at all stages of life. According to healthcare experts, there are more than 100 different forms of arthritis and related diseases. Common types include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and gout. Symptoms include joint pain and stiffness, and risk factors include age, obesity, family history, and previous joint injury.
9 signs you have inflammation in your body. Could an anti-inflammatory diet help?
If inflammation persists for a longer time it's called "chronic". That can indicate a health problem such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, dementia or other autoimmune disorders.
After pink eye, Delhi doctors report 50% rise in joints pain & arthritis
After a severe bout of conjunctivitis and viral fever, the national capital is witnessing a 50 per cent increase in people suffering from arthritis and joint pain over the last week. Arthritis is defined as inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age.
Gout, arthritis, IBD among lesser-known risk factors for heart attacks
Research has suggested that conditions such as gout, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis are also risk factors for heart disease. What they have in common is chronic inflammation.
Is Arthritis Avoidable? What you can do to avoid getting arthritis
Arthritis is a catchall term for the more than 100 kinds of inflammatory joint conditions, each of which can arise for different reasons. Many of those causes have little to do with age. One form of degenerative joint disease, though, known as osteoarthritis, is somewhat more likely to occur as a person gets older
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Is arthritis inevitable? Tips to reduce risk of joint disease
Painful, stiff or swollen joints are a common phenomenon among older adults, but it can be managed with a proper lifestyle.
Pain relievers may worsen arthritis inflammation, study finds
"To date, no curative therapy has been approved to cure or reduce the progression of knee osteoarthritis," said the study's lead author, Johanna Luitjens, postdoctoral scholar at the University of California, San Francisco, US.
Inflammation is a double-edged sword but if it occurs for the wrong reasons, damage can be lethal
Chronic inflammation damages tissues over time and can lead to many noninfectious clinical disorders.
Arthritis isn't curable. Quit smoking, manage blood glucose & exercise for 30 mins daily to delay onset
In total, there are more than 100 different types of arthritis.
Don't neglect joint pain. Have leafy greens, quit smoking to prevent bone weakness
On Bone and Joint Day, know the best steps to protect your body from weakness.
Butterfly rash, kidney troubles can help differentiate between lupus & rheumatoid arthritis. Find out how
Both RA and SLE are autoimmune diseases.
Joint pain, muscle stiffness after waking up? Study finds that vegan diet can help manage rheumatoid arthritis
There are also several types of arthritis.
What not to do if you have inflamed joints
Running, jumping, and other activities that involve high impact and repetitive motion should be avoided.
World Arthritis Day: Unexplained weight gain can damage your joints; exercise 200 mins a week, add fish & nuts to diet
Routine exercises reduce joint stiffness & improve joint mobility.
Arthritis drug may improve COVID-19 survival among elderly patients, says study
In the research, published in the journal Science Advances, 83 patients with a median age of 81 and all suffering from moderate to severe COVID-19 infection were given a drug called baricitinib.
New delivery method of arthritis drug reduces side effects like nausea, anxiety & dizziness
The drug is administered by injecting the affected area, and not through oral consumption.
World Autoimmune Arthritis Day: Don't let pain dominate your life. Early treatment, lifestyle changes are key
Rheumatoid arthritis affects about 1 in 100 Indians.
Treating Covid-19: Clinical trials using arthritis drug get nod
“The CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) has approved a vital randomised controlled trial on Covid-19 treatment with a biological called tocilizumab, in the first proposed multi-centre trial with the drug in India,” said Dr AS Soin, national lead investigator for the trial.
Coronavirus medicine: An arthritis drug could be the answer everyone is looking for
The Chinese government approved Swiss drugmaker Roche's anti-inflammation drug Actemra to treat severe coronavirus symptoms. This comes at a time when countries around the world desperately search for new ways to combat the deadly infection.
Detecting rheumatoid arthritis gets easy, thanks to new thermal cameras
The study confirms that both palm and finger temperature increase significantly in patients with RA.
Joint replacement surgeries give rheumatoid arthritis patients a new lease of life
Rheumatoid arthritis is two to three times more common in women compared to men.
Why you shouldn't neglect joint pain: It may indicate arthritis or a fracture
Any pain limiting your activity needs attention.
Watch your step: The condition of feet can indicate thyroid, poor blood flow, rheumatoid arthritis
Maintaining good foot hygiene helps prevent skin infection, plantar warts and fungal infections.
Using hot & cold therapy, losing weight may help alleviate pain amongst those who suffer from arthritis
Some treatments, in addition to medication often prove beneficial.
Knee problem? Second-generation implant may offer you a chance to walk again
While there are a variety of options available, choosing the right implant is key.
Don't ignore joint pain with fever, fatigue: It can mean rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease, tends to affect women more than men.
Back pain & stiffness? Ankylosing Spondylitis is the kind of arthritis that strikes when you're young
Initial symptoms may not appear alarming, but they can be serious.
Do you hear your knee crackling often? Here's what it means
Medically termed as crepitus, the condition is characterised by peculiar symptoms which include pain while walking or bending the knee.
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