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A new study published in the Journal of Sports and Exercise Science, Retos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educacion Fisica, Deportes y Recreacion, has found that both open kinetic chain (OKC) and closed kinetic chain (CKC) exercises are effective in improving dynamic balance and health status in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis.
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Investigations into autoimmune diseases have led researchers to uncover a significant association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and abnormal glucose metabolism. A recent study published in Experimental and Molecular Pathology found that RA patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and insulin resistance (IR) have a higher incidence of the disease.
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Researchers at Hospital Clinic Barcelona have revealed new insights into the challenges of treating psoriatic arthritis, with nearly one-fourth of patients remaining active despite multiple treatments. The study, published in the journal Diagnostics, found that difficult-to-treat (D2T) psoriatic arthritis is associated with disease duration, comorbidities, activity, HLA-B27, and combined therapies.
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A team of researchers from the Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China has made a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to the prevention and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) caused by smoking. According to the study, a compound called 3,3'-diindolylmethane (DIM) has shown promise in alleviating
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Research conducted at the Ankara University School of Medicine has investigated the frequency of hypogammaglobulinemia development in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients receiving rituximab treatment. The study retrospectively evaluated 165 RA patients who received at least two courses of rituximab with a six-month interval between 2010 and 2021. The results showed
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) significantly reduces the quality of life for individuals, affecting joints and surrounding tissues. A recent study published in Namik Kemal Tip Dergisi aimed to evaluate RA patients' sleep quality and uncover the relationship between this impairment and disease activity. The research involved 66 RA patients and
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New research has found that Tai Chi may have a significant effect on reducing pain, joint stiffness, and improving physical function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 randomized controlled trials involving 980 participants found that Tai Chi was associated with improvements in various measures,
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A new study published in the Journal of Sports and Exercise Science, Retos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educacion Fisica, Deportes y Recreacion, has found that both open kinetic chain (OKC) and closed kinetic chain (CKC) exercises are effective in improving dynamic balance and health status in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis.
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Researchers from Burapha University in Chonburi, Thailand, have conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis to explore the efficacy and safety of herbal interventions, specifically Curcuma longa (CL) and Boswellia serrata (BS), in managing knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The study, published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine, found that modified formulations of
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Researchers from First People's Hospital in Zhejiang, People's Republic of China, have conducted a study to evaluate the diagnostic value of musculoskeletal ultrasound in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The study, published in the Journal of Musculoskeletal & Neuronal Interactions, aimed to assess the correlation between
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Scientists at Sun Yat-Sen University have made significant strides in understanding the mechanisms behind rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and pain in the joints. By investigating the role of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the disease, researchers have identified two key players: CTLA4 and UCP2. These
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Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology - RMIT University have conducted a study on the attitudes and beliefs of physical therapists in Saudi Arabia regarding the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, aimed to explore the physical therapists' views on
