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Medical News | Medical Articles | Rheumatology - Feb 22, 2019 Edition |

	February 22, 2019
	Rheumatology
	The latest rheumatology news from News Medical

Study reveals new genes and biological pathways linked to osteoarthritis

In the largest genetic study of osteoarthritis, an international team of scientists including researchers from the University of Sheffield, have uncovered 52 new genetic changes linked to the disease, which doubles the number of genetic regions associated with the disabling condition.

			Groundbreaking preventive approach promises to revolutionize treatment of rheumatoid arthritis The EU- and industry-funded RTCURE project’s groundbreaking approach promises to revolutionise treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, which afflicts millions of people across Europe with joint pain, inflammation and bone and cartilage loss.

			Hormone therapy effective in reducing prevalence of knee osteoarthritis, shows study There is an ongoing debate regarding the relationship between knee osteoarthritis and hormone therapy, with small-scale studies providing mixed results.

	First surgery in the U.S. to implant device for knee osteoarthritis Surgeons at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are the first in the U.S. to implant a new device designed to relieve knee pain and help people with osteoarthritis prevent or delay knee replacements.

	Exercises that Ease Arthritis Arthritis is a debilitating disease characterized by the loss of cartilage between the joints, resulting in pain and stiffness. Whilst extreme exercise can worsen the condition, gentle, low-level movement can reduce stiffness and improve mobility.

	Study explores whether most patients with fibromyalgia are misdiagnosed Recent studies have suggested that most people who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia by physicians may not actually have the condition. A new Arthritis Care & Research study found that overall agreement between clinicians' diagnosis of fibromyalgia and diagnosis by published criteria is only fair.

	Identical twins shine new light on genetic cause of juvenile arthritis Identical twin toddlers who presented with severe arthritis helped scientists to identify the first gene mutation that can single-handedly cause a juvenile form of this inflammatory joint disease.