by Web team (HR) | Feb 8, 2019 | Rheumatoid arthritis
Musculoskeletal research findings What was already known? Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes, have a strong genetic element. Differences in people’s DNA, which makes up the genetics of each cell, can put them at an increased...
by Web team (HR) | Feb 8, 2019 | Osteoarthritis
Musculoskeletal research findings Background This was a randomised clinical trial assessing different shoes and insoles which have been used in attempting to reduce the loads in the knee in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis. Increased biomechanical loads in...
by Web team (HR) | Feb 8, 2019 | Psoriatic arthritis
Musculoskeletal research findings What was already known? Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory condition causing pain and stiffness in joints and tendons. Approximately one third of patients with psoriasis will go on to develop PsA resulting in a reduction in...
by Web team (HR) | Feb 8, 2019 | Psoriatic arthritis
Musculoskeletal research findings What was already known? Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory condition causing pain and stiffness in joints and tendons. Approximately one third of patients with psoriasis will go on to develop PsA resulting in a reduction in...
by Web team (HR) | Feb 8, 2019 | Pain and fatigue
Musculoskeletal research findings What was already known? Frailty is a common syndrome that becomes more common with increasing age, with an overall prevalence estimate of 10.7% in community-dwelling older adults. There is no generally accepted definition of frailty;...
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