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	January 4, 2019
	Rheumatology
	The latest rheumatology news from News Medical

Discovering Friction Force to Determine the Role of Friction in Arthritis

Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis which is primarily caused by wear and tear. Research has found that by using a Surface Force Apparatus, osteoarthritis could be monitored and detected in a non-invasive way.

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			Researchers report uncertainty around long-term effectiveness of medications to control knee osteoarthritis pain Managing osteoarthritis requires long-term treatment for symptoms such as pain and changes in joint structure that can lead to disability.

			Yale researchers use arthritis medication to treat patient with disfiguring sarcoidosis An all-Yale team of researchers successfully treated a patient with disfiguring sarcoidosis, a chronic disease that can affect multiple organs, with a drug approved for rheumatoid arthritis.

	Massage helps relieve pain, improve mobility in patients with knee osteoarthritis Patients with arthritis in their knees experienced significant improvement in pain and mobility after undergoing a weekly, whole-body massage for two months, according to a study led by researchers at Duke Health.

	Allen Institute for Immunology to partner with CU Anschutz to understand dynamics of human immune system The Allen Institute today announced the launch of the Allen Institute for Immunology, a new division of the Institute that is dedicated to studying the human immune system.

	Allen Institute for Immunology: A new division focused on human immune system The Allen Institute today announced the launch of the Allen Institute for Immunology, a new division of the Institute that is dedicated to studying the human immune system.

	Researchers review applications, properties, and pharmacological potentials of rose hip The genus Rosa from family Rosaceae is one of the most widespread species from the family. One species, rose hip, is known as a good source of different types of micronutrients and phytochemicals such as phenolic acids, tannins, and flavonoids. It is known as a traditional treatment in folk medicine.

	Fiber Optic Reflection Probes for Hemoglobin Diagnostic Evaluation of spectral characteristics of biological tissues is important in medicine for the diagnosis of different pathologies and monitoring quality of treatment.

	Cartilage tissue engineering brings good news for patients with cartilage defects Chondral defect is a kind of defect which refers to focal area damage to the articular cartilage. This defect also damages the bone which is lying underneath the cartilage.

	3D-printed adaptive aids can benefit patients with arthritis Adaptive aids are expensive. Additive manufacturing, using low-cost 3D printers, can save upwards of 94 percent for simple household items.