Arthritis Research UK 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.

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Chris Beardshaw’s Extreme Challenge for Charity

07 August 2012

Not content with having created a garden installation at every RHS Flower Show this year, landscape designer and broadcaster Chris Beardshaw is set to take on an even greater challenge during 19-25 August 2012, when he takes part in one of the toughest cycle rides in the world, for leading charity Arthritis Research UK.

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Arthritis Research UK appoints new director

06 August 2012

Arthritis Research UK, has appointed Dr Stephen Simpson as the new director of research programmes and information. Stephen joins the charity from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), where he was Director, Life Sciences.

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Arthritis Research UK in new electronic health records plan

02 August 2012

Arthritis Research UK is among a consortium of 10 UK government and charity funders setting up four centres of excellence in electronic health research.

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Running backwards provides important insights for ‘runner’s knee’

26 July 2012

A new study on running backwards has provided insights on the forces in the knee joint during running which can help people struggling with anterior knee pain or ‘runner’s knee’, according to Arthritis Research UK researchers from Cardiff University.

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Arthritis sufferers warned about buying unlicensed treatment

12 July 2012

Thousands of people with arthritis were today warned by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) not to buy a potentially-dangerous unlicensed and unproven medicine for arthritis and other medical conditions which can be sold for as much as £168.00 for a 12 month’s supply.

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New survey shows people across the UK are not exercising safely

11 July 2012

A survey published today by Arthritis Research UK and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has revealed that many people in the UK may be increasing their risk of injury and joint problems like osteoarthritis in later life by not doing enough regular exercise and not exercising safely.

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New experimental research centre to improve treatment for Scottish arthritis sufferers

10 July 2012

The Arthritis Research UK Experimental Arthritis Treatment Centre based at the University of Glasgow will recruit local patients to test new and existing drugs and to find new approaches that can predict which treatment works best in individuals.

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Major new study finds clues to the genetic causes of osteoarthritis

03 July 2012

Publishing their findings in The Lancet today (July 3) the Arthritis Research UK-funded arcOGEN consortium has highlighted eight genetic regions linked to the development of osteoarthritis.

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New experimental centre for arthritis launched in London

22 June 2012

Researchers at the new Arthritis Research UK Experimental Arthritis Treatment Centre at Queen Mary, University of London are aiming to find better therapies for people with the potentially crippling condition.

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Arthritis Research UK on ITV Wales - our new Cardiff research centre

20 June 2012

Wales’ first research centre dedicated to developing new drugs and treatments to ease the pain and suffering of people with arthritis has been unveiled.

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