Objective Glenohumeral (GH) osteoarthritis (OA) is the third most common large joint disease, after hip and knee OA. This ...

The primary risk factors for osteoarthritis are aging, joint overuse, obesity, and previous joint injuries. Genetics may also play a role, especially in cases of OA that affect the hand or knee. Risk ...

Multiple factors can influence a person's risk of developing osteoarthritis, including injury, obesity, aging, and genetics. Recent research has found that nearly half of the risk for ...

Osteoarthritis disproportionally affects postmenopausal women, and a biological mechanism for why this occurs has been largely unkown, hindering development of effective treatments. That is in part ...

Gene therapies to treat rheumatoid arthritis have evolved slowly, but one is ready to move into human trials and an ...

Share on Pinterest A drop in estradiol and progesterone may explain the increased risk of osteoarthritis after menopause, a mouse study suggests. Image credit: Hollie Fernando/Getty Images.

UK scientists have discovered more genetic regions associated with the cause of osteoarthritis. Researchers from nine institutions across the UK have described the findings as a significant ...

As no cure exists, current medical intervention focuses on symptomatic relief. Moreover, as no cure is imminent, preventable risk factors for the onset and progression of the disease are of great ...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that disproportionally ... Aging is the greatest risk factor for OA, with female sex significantly compounding that risk over time. There are currently no ...

Scientists discover key mechanisms linking menopause to increased osteoarthritis risk, offering hope for targeted treatments and prevention strategies.

No significant association was found between osteoarthritis and cognitive decline, but depression may influence mental outcomes, particularly in those with vascular dementia.

A pilot trial will assess whether concentrated bone marrow aspirate can prevent inflammation and reduce postsurgery pain and ...