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Arthritis News Archive08-Jun-2007
Biggest-ever gene scan throws up new links to diseases (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The widest-ever genetic probe into inherited disease has identified at least 10 new genes linked to seven major ailments, including diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, bipolar disorder and rheumatoid arthritis.
Large study links genes to 7 serious diseases (International Herald Tribune)
Researchers discovered four new chromosome regions containing genes that can predispose to type 1 diabetes and three new genes for Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease. They also found genetic links to coronary artery disease and hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, bipolar disorder and type 2 diabetes.
From arthritis to diabetes: scientists unlock genetic secrets of diseases afflicting millions (Guardian Unlimited)
Scientists have made a major leap in unravelling the genetic causes of seven common diseases, including diabetes, arthritis and high blood pressure, by completing the largest analysis of the human genome.
From arthritis to diabetes: scientists unlock genetic secrets of diseases afflicting millions (Guardian Unlimited)
· June 7: Huge study covers seven common illnesses· Hope of new cures for heart and bowel disorders
Two kinds of arthritis most prevalent (Pocono Record)
Q. What is the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, and what is the treatment for each? A. The word arthritis is a broad term used to refer to more than 100 conditions that can cause joint pain. Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are the most well known.
Aussies find diabetes, arthritis genes (Daily Telegraph)
AUSTRALIAN scientists have helped uncover 25 new genes responsible for seven major human ailments like diabetes, arthritis and heart disease.
Psychosocial Interventions Help Arthritis Patients (ThirdAge)
Arthritis sufferers who have counseling and learn pain coping skills have less disability and better quality of life, according to a U.S. review. Living with the pain of arthritis can lead to depression and isolation.
Arthritis Fails To Sink Wood (The Morning News)
SPRINGDALE -- As a toddler, Sadie Wood wasn't looking for a life-changing experience when she peeled off her orange "floaties" and cannon balled into the family pool. But what happened that day would do just that.
Actemra: New Data Confirms Significant Improvement Of Disease Signs And Symptoms In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (Medical News Today)
Second multinational phase III study provides further evidence of the significant role of IL-6 receptor inhibition in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritisRoche announced today that TOWARD1, the second multinational phase III Actemra (tocilizumab) study, successfully reached its primary endpoint [click link for full article]
Researchers Detect Variations in DNA That Underlie Seven Common Diseases (New York Times)
The seven common diseases are bipolar disorder, coronary artery disease, Crohn?s disease, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, and Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
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