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.

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

Gene find offers hope of screening test for bone disease

Gene find offers hope of screening test for bone disease

Arthritis Research UK-funded scientists have discovered three genes linked to the development of Paget’s disease, a painful bone condition that affects up to one million people in the UK.

Published on 02 May 2010

Rheumatoid arthritis “biologic” drugs go head-to-head for the first time in the UK

Rheumatoid arthritis “biologic” drugs go head-to-head for the first time in the UK

Two expensive drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis are to be pitted against each other for the first time in the UK.

Published on 28 April 2010

Potential new test for early diagnosis of osteoarthritis identified

Potential new test for early diagnosis of osteoarthritis identified

Researchers have discovered new ways of measuring biological markers in the blood which could be used to diagnose osteoarthritis earlier.

Published on 22 April 2010

Changing iron levels in the body – a new approach to treating rheumatoid arthritis?

Changing iron levels in the body – a new approach to treating rheumatoid arthritis?

Can reducing the amount of iron within the body reduce inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis? That’s the intriguing question being posed by a team of scientists at King’s College Hospital in London.

Published on 15 April 2010

New drug aims to switch off rheumatoid arthritis

New drug aims to switch off rheumatoid arthritis

UK scientists are hopeful of developing a completely new approach that may “switch off” rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Published on 10 April 2010

Arthritis Research UK to be part of Major Phil Packer’s London Marathon “26” challenge

Arthritis Research UK to be part of Major Phil Packer’s London Marathon “26” challenge

Arthritis Research UK has been chosen by Major Phil Packer to be one of 26 charities to benefit from his attempts to walk the London Marathon in 26 hours.

Published on 01 April 2010

Can you help us with a study looking at the effects of rheumatoid arthritis and feet?

Can you help us with a study looking at the effects of rheumatoid arthritis and feet?

Do you have rheumatoid arthritis and if so, have you been given foot splints, insoles or specialist shoes in the past five years? If the answer is yes, our researchers would like you to tell them about your experiences.

Published on 23 March 2010

New research hope for arthritis sufferers who can’t sleep

New research hope for arthritis sufferers who can’t sleep

New research aims to tackle the psychological barriers that prevent people with rheumatoid arthritis from engaging in normal physical activity and that interfere with their sleep.

Published on 09 March 2010

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