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Hip and knee replacement may lead to improvements in sexual function

20 March 2013

Research suggests that the vast majority of hip and knee replacement patients enjoy improved sexual function after surgery.

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Current and past smokers 'have increased risk of hip implant failure'

20 March 2013

A study has highlighted the importance of trying to give up smoking prior to having a hip replaced.

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Physiotherapy 'as good as surgery' for some meniscal tear patients

20 March 2013

Research suggests that many patients with a meniscal tear will improve with physiotherapy alone.

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MRI scans may aid early detection of MoM hip replacement failure

20 March 2013

A study suggests that MRI scans could be used to identify patients who are at risk of hip implant failure.

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Simple lifestyle-based screening tool could predict rheumatoid arthritis risk

19 March 2013

An Arthritis Research UK-funded study has highlighted the links between a person's lifestyle and their risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

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Pregnancy vitamin D levels 'do not affect children's bone health'

19 March 2013

A large new study suggests that women's vitamin D levels during pregnancy may not influence their children's future bone health after all.

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Tocilizumab 'more effective than adalimumab' as single-drug therapy for rheumatoid arthritis

18 March 2013

Trial data suggest tocilizumab monotherapy may be more effective than adalimumab monotherapy for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

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Perceived stress 'may influence onset of arthritis in women'

18 March 2013

Stress may increase women's chances of developing arthritis, an Australian study has found.

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Negative thinking linked to increased inflammation

15 March 2013

A study suggests that dwelling on negative thoughts and stressful events may increase the risk of inflammation.

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Benefits of treating musculoskeletal disorders 'outweigh the costs'

15 March 2013

A study has highlighted the cost-effectiveness of treating musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis.

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