The recent ruling by federal judge Royce C. Lamberth halting embryonic stem cell research may present a hurdle for some disease research but not necessarily for arthritis. A key note presentation, entitled Guided Mesenchymal Stem Cell Layering Technique for Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee will be made on November 9, 2010 at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology in ...

While rest and relaxation used to be the prescription for those suffering from arthritis, physicians are now recommending a more active lifestyle to maintain range of motion in the joints. According to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine, staying active is key in preventing and treating osteoarthritis. Getting into a general fitness program is very beneficial for those suffering with ...

People with arthritis who exercise have less pain, more energy, improved sleep, and better day-to-day function, according to the American College of Rheumatology. One form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, is the most common form of joint disease in humans and is a leading cause of disability among the elderly. Osteoarthritis is a slowly progressive joint disease typically seen in middle-age to ...

A new study suggests the amount of pain sufferers of degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) feel is directly related to their mental health. Researchers at the University of California-Davis School of Medicine discovered people with better mental health felt less pain, and people with worse mental health felt more. The study suggests that mental health treatment could [...]

The testing of a stem cell therapy on patients for the first time in the UK could benefit people affected by osteoarthritis. Patients could avoid the need for joint replacement surgery in the future if the year-long trial is successful.