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·July 7, 2023·5 min read

Arthritis-Related Joint Pain Varies Dramatically Across U.S. States

A new study highlights substantial state-by-state differences in arthritis-related joint pain across the US, from a low of 6.9% in Minnesota to a high of 23.1% in West Virginia. States in the South, the lower Mississippi Valley, and southern Appalachia show a particularly high prevalence of joint pain.

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·November 21, 2022·3 min read

NSAIDs May Worsen Arthritis Inflammation

Taking NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen for arthritis may make inflammation worse over time, a new study reports.

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·May 22, 2022·3 min read

ATP From Sensory Neuron-Interneuron Crosstalk Is Key to Spreading Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis

In rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation in one joint is transmitted to other joints via the sensory neuron connections in the spinal cord, leading to inflammation in the other joints. Inflammation in one joint led to an increase in ATP in other joints, which triggered an increase of a signaling molecule that resulted in inflammation. Blocking the pathway reduced the spread of inflammation.

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·April 4, 2022·4 min read

Vegan Diet May Ease Arthritis Pain

Sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis experience relief of pain symptoms after following a low-fat vegan diet, a new study reports.

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·January 25, 2022·2 min read

A Link Between Gut Microbiota and Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Like Arthritis

A new study has uncovered a link between gut bacteria and chronic inflammatory diseases like arthritis.

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·August 19, 2021·5 min read

Antibodies Block Specific Viruses That Cause Arthritis and Brain Infections

Chikungunya, and other mosquito-borne alphaviruses are known to trigger brain infections and arthritis in those who contract the infections. Researchers have identified two antibodies that protect animals from diseases caused by alphaviruses. The findings could pave the way to new treatments and a universal vaccine for alphaviruses.

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·October 10, 2019·6 min read

Brain mechanisms have potential to block arthritis pain

Researchers discover the amygdala is a critical site of action for pain modulation. An existing compound, LY379268, provides pain-relieving effects and helps to reduce anxiety.

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·August 22, 2019·3 min read

Treating inflammation with inflammation

Ter119, an inflammatory antibody, has the potential to treat inflammation caused by autoimmune diseases, according to the findings of a new rodent study.

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·November 1, 2018·4 min read

Inflammation Can Lead to Circadian Sleep Disorders

Using new technology to turn inflammation on and off in mice, researchers discover inflammation may contribute to sleep disorders.

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·April 29, 2017·6 min read

CRISPR Used to Edit Stem Cells in Fight Against Arthritis

Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to rewire stem cells in order to fight inflammation caused by arthritis.

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·January 12, 2017·4 min read

20 Minutes of Exercise May Suppress Inflammation

A new study reports 20 minutes of moderate exercise can act as an anti-inflammatory. The findings could be beneficial for those with inflammatory diseases such as fibromyalgia and arthritis.