Press releases

Our press office is happy to assist with media enquiries about our research into arthritis, and can provide information, case studies and experts on request for national and regional media.

If you wish to contact our press officer Jane Tadman please email us or telephone 01246 558033. For out of hours media queries call 07974 203828.

Alcohol reduces the severity of rheumatoid arthritis

Alcohol reduces the severity of rheumatoid arthritis

Drinking alcohol may reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis according to new research co-funded by Arthritis Research UK.

Published on 28 July 2010

New device to detect arthritis by listening to a patient’s knees

New device to detect arthritis by listening to a patient’s knees

Researchers have moved a step closer to producing a new device for GPs to detect osteoarthritis and monitor its progression by listening to the noises emitted by their knees.

Published on 15 July 2010

New cell therapy treatment for osteoarthritis to be trialled in UK first

New cell therapy treatment for osteoarthritis to be trialled in UK first

A new clinical trial funded by medical research charity Arthritis Research UK aims to test the effectiveness of stem cells derived from bone marrow at repairing worn cartilage in osteoarthritis of the knee.

Published on 13 July 2010

New UK research approach to osteoarthritis announced

New UK research approach to osteoarthritis announced

A five year programme of research funded by Arthritis Research UK aims to investigate a new treatment approach that could have a significant impact on the way osteoarthritis is treated in the future.

Published on 05 July 2010

Pain relief pioneer to open arthritis pain centre

Pain relief pioneer to open arthritis pain centre

An expert network of doctors and research scientists is forming the world’s first national centre for research into understanding pain in arthritis.

Published on 01 July 2010

Co-discoverer of anti-TNF therapy knighted in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Co-discoverer of anti-TNF therapy knighted in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Professor Marc Feldmann, co-discoverer of anti-TNF therapy for rheumatoid arthritis, and director of the Arthritis Research UK Kennedy Institute for Rheumatology, has been knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Published on 14 June 2010

Can vitamin D help prevent arthritis? Scientists ask

Can vitamin D help prevent arthritis? Scientists ask

Arthritis Research UK scientists in Birmingham are about to embark on the first stage of a study which could see vitamin D used alongside, or even instead of, current treatments for rheumatoid arthritis.

Published on 24 May 2010

New appointment aims to boost GPs’ confidence in treating common musculoskeletal conditions

New appointment aims to boost GPs’ confidence in treating common musculoskeletal conditions

Arthritis Research UK has appointed its first ever specialist GP in musculoskeletal medicine, as part of its commitment to improving the care given to people with common musculoskeletal conditions in primary care.

Published on 21 May 2010

Scientists in new stem cell research that could prevent osteoarthritis

Scientists in new stem cell research that could prevent osteoarthritis

Scientists in Aberdeen are to carry out cutting-edge research to find out how stem cells regenerate cartilage in the common condition of osteoarthritis.

Published on 17 May 2010

Scleroderma patients with painful foot problems in new clinical trial

Scleroderma patients with painful foot problems in new clinical trial

Researchers are hoping to provide a simple, inexpensive solution to the painful foot problems experienced by people with scleroderma, a rare but serious connective tissue disorder.

Published on 04 May 2010

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