Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis: 4 Exercises That Can Help Reduce Inflammation And Pain For Patients

The right exercises along with appropriate medical treatment can control rheumatoid disease and prevent its complications. Orthopaedic expert shares how.

Feb 03, 2024, 18:29 PM IST

Knee Replacement Surgery: 10 Points To Know Before You Go For Operation - Check Doctor's Advice

Knee replacement surgery is needed by several rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and psoriatic arthritis patients, among others, when conservative sources are no longer effective in diminishing joint pain, thus affecting mobility and quality of life.

Jul 13, 2023, 07:55 AM IST

People With Alzheimer's Disease May Experience Pain Differently: Study

While chronic musculoskeletal pain is common in individuals with AD, it remains largely untreated as it can go unreported due to the cognitive deficits attached to the disease.

Jun 29, 2023, 12:10 PM IST

Can Rheumatoid Arthritis Cause Lung Disease? Check How The Two Conditions Are Linked

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common bone-related condition but doctors seem to observe a cause and effect relationship between RA and lung disease. Here is everything you need to know about how Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to lung diseases, read on.

 

Mar 22, 2023, 19:46 PM IST

Obese people are more prone to rheumatoid arthritis risk, finds research

In the Arthritis & Rheumatology analysis, investigators found an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis when body mass index was predicted to be high based on an individual`s genetics. 

Sep 26, 2020, 15:29 PM IST

Rheumatoid arthritis associated with 23% increased risk of diabetes: Study

The research was conducted by Zixing Tian and Dr Adrian Heald, University of Manchester, UK, and colleagues. Inflammation has emerged as a key factor in the onset and progression of T2D, and RA is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease. 

Sep 22, 2020, 01:59 AM IST

Institute of Nano Science & Technology scientists design nanoparticles with chitosan to reduce severity of rheumatoid arthritis

Scientists from Mohali-based Institute of Nano Science & Technology (INST) have formulated nanoparticles with chitosan to reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis. The scientists also loaded these nanoparticles with zinc gluconate. INST is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology Government of India.

Jul 13, 2020, 07:10 AM IST

Institute of Nano Science & Technology scientists formulate nanoparticle to reduce severity of rheumatoid arthritis

The ionic gelation method has been widely employed for formulating chitosan nanoparticles
 

Jul 12, 2020, 17:14 PM IST

Bacteria in milk associated with risk of rheumatoid arthritis

Humans can contract the bacteria through the consumption of infected milk, beef and produce fertilised by cow manure.

Jan 31, 2018, 17:38 PM IST

Hormonal changes during menopause could worsen arthritis symptoms: Study

Previous studies have shown that women with rheumatoid arthritis experience shifts in their disease surrounding reproductive and hormonal life events, such as childbirth.

Jan 29, 2018, 11:29 AM IST

Morning stiffness? It could be an early warning sign of arthritis

The hands are mainly affected by morning stiffness, although the entire body could be at risk.

Jan 09, 2018, 17:51 PM IST

Women with arthritis at higher risk of lung disease

According to researchers, rheumatoid arthritis sufferers have a 47% greater risk of the lung condition.

Oct 23, 2017, 19:09 PM IST

Rheumatoid arthritis associated with increased risk of COPD

The findings of a new study indicate that greater vigilance may be needed to protect the respiratory health of individuals with chronic inflammatory conditions.

Oct 20, 2017, 15:10 PM IST

Women take note! Contraceptive pill may decrease arthritis risk

The study revealed that women who used birth pill for more than seven years had a 19 per cent lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, irrespective of being tested positive or negative for ACPA.

Aug 19, 2017, 22:20 PM IST

Polyarthritis – How it is linked to chikungunya? Symptoms, causes, treatment

People, who are affected with polyarthritis, normally have tender joints with acute pain.

Jun 26, 2017, 16:03 PM IST

Obesity can up risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, says study

Obesity was defined by body mass index (BMI), abdominal obesity, and a higher body fat percentage, with the team collecting measurements on the participants’ body fat composition and information on lifestyle factors at the beginning of the study.

Jun 16, 2017, 14:57 PM IST

75-year-old bedridden woman walks again after knee replacement surgery

Due to the illness, Bilquis' hip joints were also affected. She had to sleep like a crooked log.

Apr 10, 2017, 20:48 PM IST

Arthritis: Try these simple home remedies to treat the disease

Arthritis is a painful medical condition in the form of inflammation of joints which leads to severe pain, swelling and stiffness. 

Jan 07, 2017, 07:01 AM IST

Protein drives inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis patients

A recent research has found that a certain protein in the body causes inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis patients which in turn will help avoid trial and error when prescribing medications.

Nov 13, 2016, 16:21 PM IST

Scientists correlate arthritis symptoms with rise in pollution levels

Experts from AIIMS conducted the study with one thousand Delhi residents and have found significant correlation in arthritis and the pollution level in Delhi which is on the rise.

Oct 29, 2016, 10:43 AM IST