Examining the macrophage populations in the synovium of patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) hopes to help uncover their role in RA pathogenesis better
Researchers at University College London (UCL) have developed a miniature scanner that could transform the way doctors diagnose and manage diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and arthritis.
Despite affecting a significant portion of the population, the impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) is often underestimated, with many people living with RMDs, and their families, in need of greater care and support. Lynne Woolley at Versus Arthritis spoke to Lorna Rothery about the physical and psychological challenges of RMDs and what can be done.
Nigel Shrive and David Hart from the McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, unravel the complexity of osteoarthritis and stress the need to integrate innovation in biomechanics, biology and imaging.
Over 350 million people suffer from arthritis pain globally, which means significant levels of opiates are used to manage the condition - but what if there was a less addictive treatment?
A new study, led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, uses novel biomarkers to predict patient responsiveness to rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
