Melbourne: A drug commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may prevent progression of the disease in patients newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, scientists say. In a first-of-its-kind randomized trial in Australia, researchers have found that the arthritis drug beristanib can preserve the body’s production of insulin and reduce the amount of insulin needed to…
Stockholm: A new study suggests that having tonsils removed in childhood increases the risk of arthritis in old age. In a study conducted in Sweden, researchers examined nearly 7,000 people with arthritis. These individuals were diagnosed with the disease between January 2001 and December 2022. In the study, Swedish researchers found that those who were…
The number of patients with osteoarthritis is increasing rapidly worldwide. Photo: File London: The number of patients with bone-related joint pain or osteoarthritis is increasing rapidly worldwide. By 2050, there could be one billion patients worldwide. The prominent medical journal Lancet has said in a report that currently 15% of people aged 30 years or…
File photo Arthritis patients may experience immense pain and discomfort in the joints during winter. Affecting people worldwide, arthritis is a chronic disease that causes inflammation, swelling, or stiffness in the joints. Arthritis patients often use a variety of medications to relieve joint pain, which can have negative effects on a person’s health. So today…
A drug called Telrozole can be an effective treatment for arthritis of the hands. Photo: File London: A large population in the world suffers from joint pain (arthritis). However, there is a new drug for hand joint pain that can cure this condition. Arthritis of the hands known as hand osteoarthritis (HO) affects the small…
