Metal on metal hip replacement and resurfacing

Hip joint

Health regulators have launched an investigation into the safety of metal-on-metal hip replacements after fears that they could cause long-term complications.

Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers

Starter grants for clinical lecturers; new applications invited

Arthritis Research UK has joined the Academy of Medical Sciences ‘Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers’ scheme as its latest funding partner, alongside the Wellcome Trust and British Heart Foundation. Applications are invited, for a deadline of 12th March 2012, for consideration by a selection panel in June 2012.

Lady with shoulder pain

Oxford researchers to investigate value of keyhole shoulder operations

Researchers, funded by Arthritis Research UK, in Oxford are hoping to find out if a commonly-performed operation used to treat shoulder pain actually works – or whether its success can be attributed to the placebo effect.

Sue Arnott

Dedicated arthritis campaigner appointed as patron

Arthritis Research UK is announcing the support of a new patron – Sue Arnott, a rheumatoid arthritis patient and former Trustee of the charity.

Events

Trans Central American Cycle - November 201314 November 2013From Panama City to Managua in Nicaragua take in 3 different Central American Countries on this trip. A challenging bike ride of 450 hot and humid kilometres but well worth the experience!
Trek to Angkor Wat - November 201308 November 2013In the heart of old Indochina lies the small country of Cambodia, home to temples, ruins, rice-paddies and jungle. Explore the sights and finish at the impressive Angkor Wat.
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