Cartilage is central to proper growth and articulation of the joint. The cartilage tissue is composed of chondrocytes and a dense extracellular matrix, which in turn is composed of water, proteoglycans and

The research suggests a number of naturally-occurring substances may offer the hope of new treatments to block the progression of inflammation. It is credited with a major role in both the initiation

The disease-associated variant, in the gene MCF2L, was discovered when Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute researchers used data from the 1000 Genomes Project to increase the power of their genome-wide association scan. The

Discovery of this pathway was the work of an active collaboration between Xiaoxia Li, Ph.D., and Thomas Hamilton, Ph.D., Department Chair, both of the Department of Immunology at Lerner Research Institute of

New research from the National Psoriasis Foundation reveals that nearly one in four people with psoriasis — the most common autoimmune disease in the country, affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans

OA is the most common type of arthritis and typically affects multiple joints. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) estimates that more than 27 million adults, 25

TRAPS is associated with mutations in the gene coding for tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 (TNFR1), a critical molecule in receiving inflammatory signals in the body’s immune system. Etanercept, trade name Enbrel

“We found that there’s a huge difference in trying to get these patients to be active in the winter and trying to get them to be active in the summer,” said Joe

Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to chronic, debilitating inflammation of the joints and other parts of the body. People over 50 with the condition are more likely to break a bone from a

The study will be presented Nov. 7 at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology. “If rheumatoid arthritis patients are healthy enough to have surgery, they should really expect good

The study is being released early online to coincide with its presentation at the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Scientific Meeting. Even though the introduction of medications known

The study is published online November 11 in the journal Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. Preliminary findings were presented in 2010 at the 74th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of

The synovium, the connective tissue membrane that lines the joints, is the primary site of pathology in rheumatoid arthritis. Although the processes that maintain long-term inflammation of the synovium in rheumatoid arthritis

New research from the National Psoriasis Foundation reveals that nearly one in four people with psoriasis — the most common autoimmune disease in the country, affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans

Arthritis researchers James M. Woods, M.D., research assistant professor of medicine, and Alisa Koch, M.D., professor of medicine, Northwestern University Medical School, described the new gene therapy in an article in the

Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to chronic, debilitating inflammation of the joints and other parts of the body. People over 50 with the condition are more likely to break a bone from a

Contrast-enhanced MRI uses contrast media to improve the visibility of internal bodily structures. Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term disease that leads to inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues. Psoriatic arthritis is

By Alfred Jones The following paragraphs summarize the work of Arthritis experts who are completely familiar with all the aspects of Arthritis. Heed their advice to avoid any Arthritis surprises.

By Krishan Bakhru | Arthritis | Rating: According to the modern medical system, there is no cure for arthritis and the patient must learn to live with it. Naturopathy, however, believes in

By Nicky Pilkington There are actually three common types of arthritis. These are Osteoarthritis which is the most common, affecting around 16 million Americans with an average age of 45. It usually

By Kevin Pederson What is Spondylitis Spondylitis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects the spine or backbone. It causes back pain and stiffness. Spondylitis usually affects men in their 20′s

By Kevin Pederson Tennis elbow is also known as ‘lateral epicondylitis’. Contrary to popular belief, playing tennis is not the only cause for tennis elbow. In fact, people who suffer from this

Introduction “Arthritis” literally means joint inflammation, but it is often used more broadly to describe any joint or connective tissue disorder. These diseases are also referred to as the rheumatic diseases of

By Joe Barton Shhh! These gout remedy secrets could save you hundreds of dollars, hours of pain and cost the medical industry billions of dollars. Unfortunately, gout is the most painful form

By Stan Tian Psoriatic arthritis is essentially a type of arthritis (inflammation of the joints) that is associated with the inflammatory skin condition psoriasis. If you develop psoriatic arthritis then chances are

By Stan Tian People who have older relatives suffering with arthritis will be all too aware that the condition often runs in families and genetics is the only definite cause that doctors

Knowing that arthritis runs in your family and chances are you carry the genetics that cause it can be worrying. Many of us are also already aware of that fact that arthritis

By Stan Tian | Arthritis | Rating: Arthritis is a disease that most of us have heard of and many know the main symptoms of, but what many of us also don’t