New CDC Study Finds Arthritis Can Be A Barrier For Adults Seeking To Manage Diabetes Through Physical Activity
More than half of adults with diagnosed diabetes also have arthritis, a painful condition that can be a barrier to physical activity-an important health strategy for managing diabetes, according to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in today^a Euro ^2s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
A Bit Of Reassurance On Lyme Disease
Tick bites generate fears of Lyme disease in every parent, but this study of 99 children finds that one of Lyme's complications -- arthritis -- has a good prognosis. Researchers led by Robert Sundel, MD, a rheumatologist at Children's, found that 77 percent of children were cured with less than 3 months of antibiotic treatment.
Trubion Announces Initiation Of Phase 2b Study Of TRU 015 For The Treatment Of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Trubion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: TRBN) announced that its partner, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (NYSE: WYE), has commenced patient dosing in the next Phase 2b clinical trial of TRU-015 in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In collaboration with Trubion, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals is developing TRU-015, SBI-087 and other CD20-directed products.
NicOx Completes Patient Enrollment In Third Naproxcinod Pivotal Phase 3 Study
NicOx S.A. (Euronext Paris: COX) announced the completion of patient enrollment in the third pivotal phase 3 clinical trial for naproxcinod, in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip (the 303 study). 810 patients have been randomized in 120 clinical centers in North America and Europe in this study, which is the final phase 3 trial in NicOx' clinical plan for the regulatory filing of naproxcinod.
Osteoarthritis Another Health Detriment Of Obesity
The escalating obesity epidemic in the United States has focused attention on obesity as a risk factor for coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. But being overweight is also a risk factor for osteoarthritis (OA), the degeneration of the cartilage at the ends of bones, which results in painful and restricted movement, said an expert at the 55th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine.
Smart Instrument For Tissue Damage Assessment Developed By QUT Researchers
A tool with the potential to determine the level of tissue damage in patients with osteo-arthritis, sports injuries and other conditions affecting bone and cartilage is being developed by QUT researchersProfessor Oloyede said that the device, which he calls a "smarthroscope", may be able to reduce the cost of surgery, eliminate unnecessary surgery, and could be useful in developing countries.
NICE And Its Decision Not To Approve Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Abatacept, UK
The failure of the UK National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) to approve treatment of the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drug abatacept on the National Health Service (NHS) is discussed in the lead Editorial in this week's Lancet. Abatacept, is, with rituximab and tocilizumab, one of three new drug classes that have shown clinically significant improvement for the treatment for RA.
Better Treatment For Autoimmune Diseases Could Result From Sugar Linkage
Researchers at the University of New Hampshire Glycomics Center have helped identify a specific carbohydrate structure that confers anti-inflammatory activity to a glycoprotein antibody that could lead to improved treatment of autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
Breastfeeding Reduces Risk Of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Women who breast feed for a longer period of time are less likely toget rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published on May 13, 2008 in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, a BMJ Specialist journal.In the last thirty years, the fraction of women breastfeeding for morethan six months has increased substantially.
Majority Of Congress Supports Passage Of Arthritis Bill
The Arthritis Foundation applauds 274 members of Congress for co-sponsoring the Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act, S. 626/H.R. 1283. As of today, 53 senators and 221 representatives have shown leadership by co-sponsoring this landmark legislation.