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Arthritis research in Manchester given major cash boost
Research into arthritis in Manchester has been given a major cash boost of nearly £400,000 from leading medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign.
Southampton doctors lead major research project into osteoporosis
Doctors in Southampton are hoping to establish that childhood experiences play a major part in the development of brittle bones, or osteoporosis, in later life.
Aberdeen scientists awarded grant by arthritis charity for research into osteoporosis
Scientists in Aberdeen have been awarded a grant of £33,000 by leading medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign for their work on the bone-thinning disease, osteoporosis.
Bath scientists awarded major grant for research into crippling arthritic condition
A team of scientists in Bath has been awarded a grant of £82,404 by leading medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign to investigate the genetics of the crippling arthritic condition of ankylosing spondylitis.
2,000 pairs of twins to help St Thomas's Hospital research into wrist fractures
Two thousand pairs of twins from all over the country are taking part in a new research study into wrist fractures run by doctors at St Thomas's Hospital.
Manchester scientists awarded grants from arthritis charity
Two grants have been awarded to Manchester scientists by leading medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign.
Cambridge scientists awarded major grant for arthritis research
Scientists in Cambridge have been awarded a grant of £113,478 from medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign for work which could have a major impact on developing new treatments for one of the most common forms of rheumatic disease.
Scientists bidding to produce new anti-arthritis vaccine boosted by major cash injection
A team of scientists aiming to produce an anti-arthritis vaccine - inspired by research work done by immunologist H.G. Wells at the turn of the century - have been given a major cash boost.
Scottish children with arthritis – better care on the way
Children in Scotland suffering from the crippling condition of arthritis should soon be offered a better standard of care right across the country – following the appointment of Scotland's first full-time children's arthritis specialist.
Birmingham doctors awarded grant for work into little-known disease
Doctors in Birmingham have been awarded a 12-month grant of £36,000 from medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign for their work on the common but little-known and under-researched condition of Sjögren's syndrome.
Sheffield scientists awarded major grant for arthritis research
Sheffield scientists have been awarded a grant of £108,100 from medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign, for their work in tracking down the causes of the crippling condition of osteoarthritis.
New anti-rheumatoid drugs bring hope
The lives of a number of rheumatoid arthritis sufferers could be eased by a new class of drugs set to become available in the UK by early 2000.
Doctors awarded international prize for research leading to new treatment in rheumatoid arthritis
Two leading UK doctors have been awarded the prestigious Crafoord Prize for their groundbreaking work in developing new therapies for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Newcastle scientists awarded grants of £¾m to investigate arthritis
Scientists in Newcastle have been awarded two major grants totalling £¾m by medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign to investigate the causes of rheumatoid arthritis.
Bath scientists lead the way into rheumatoid arthritis research
Scientists in Bath are playing a major role in developing better treatment for the crippling condition of rheumatoid arthritis, which affects around 600,000 people in the UK.
World-renowned Hampstead scientist awarded £½m grant for medical research
Leading Hampstead physician Professor Carol Black has been awarded a £½m programme grant by medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign for a five-year investigation of a rare but incurable disease.
South London back pain sufferers set to benefit from major study
A team of doctors, physiotherapists and scientists in South London are setting up an important new study into the widespread condition of low back pain.
Sheffield scientists awarded major grant by arthritis charity
Scientists at Sheffield University have been awarded a major grant of £116,184 by the Chesterfield-based medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign for work into rheumatoid arthritis.
Nottingham scientists awarded major grant for arthritis research
Scientists in Nottingham have been awarded a major grant of £84,573 by medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign for their work into rheumatoid arthritis.
South London arthritis patients take part in major study
Up to 450 people in south London with osteoarthritis of the knee will be encouraged to change their lifestyles and take more exercise, as part of a major new research project.
Hertfordshire arthritis patients take part in major occupational therapy trial
Patients from across Hertfordshire are taking part in a major multi-centre study aimed at improving the treatment of the crippling condition of rheumatoid arthritis.
Oxford scientists awarded major grants for genetic research into osteoarthritis
Scientists in Oxford have been awarded two major grants of £235,000 by medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign for their work on osteoarthritis.
Doctors in Southampton plug the learning gap for medical students
Doctors in Southampton are to produce a state-of-the art teaching tool for medical students – to help them learn about arthritis on the world-wide web.
Birmingham hospital to take part in major study to help teenagers with arthritis
Birmingham Children's Hospital is taking part in major multi-centre, multi-agency study which is set to benefit thousands of teenagers throughout the UK who suffer from the potentially crippling condition of arthritis.
Lancaster scientists awarded major grant from arthritis charity
Scientists in Lancaster have been awarded a major grant of nearly £100,000 by medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign for their work on cartilage.
South London arthritis patients take part in major study
UP to 450 people in south London with osteoarthritis of the knee will be encouraged to change their lifestyles and take more exercise, as part of a major new research project.
Doctors launch study to discover effects of alcohol on osteoporosis
Fifteen hundred identical twins will help doctors in London set up a unique study to discover the effects of alcohol on the bone-thinning disease of osteoporosis in women.
Sheffield scientists develop new methods of "grow your own" cartilage
Scientists at the University of Sheffield are developing new methods of growing human cartilage in the laboratory, to help treat joints damaged by injury or arthritis.
Enzymes from rattlesnake venom could be responsible for cartilage damage in arthritis, claim Newcastle scientists
Enzymes similar to those found in the venom of rattlesnakes could be responsible for cartilage damage in arthritis, according to a group of scientists at Newcastle University.
Oxford scientists awarded major grants for research into autoimmune diseases and osteoarthritis
Scientists in Oxford University have been awarded a two major grants totalling nearly £200,000 by leading medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign for their work into autoimmune diseases, and osteoarthritis.
Aberdeen scientists awarded major research grant
Doctors in Aberdeen have been awarded a grant of £60,000 from leading medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign which will keep them at the forefront of work into diseases that affect bones and joints.
Children with arthritis to take part in European drug trial
Children in London and throughout the county who are crippled by arthritis are set to benefit from taking part in a major European drug trial.
Cambridge scientists awarded research grant from arthritis charity
Scientists at Cambridge University have been awarded a grant of £30,785 by leading medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign, for their work on osteoporosis and osteoarthritis of the hip.
Oxford doctors develop important new test for knee replacement patients
Doctors in Oxford are devising an important new test which will actively benefit the 30,000 people in the UK who have knee replacement surgery every year in the UK.
Pain in the neck study at Keele awarded major grant
People in the West Midlands suffering from pain in the neck will have the chance to take part in a major clinical trial at Keele University, aimed at identifying the best and most effective treatment.
Bath scientist awarded major grant by arthritis charity
A Bath scientist has been awarded a major grant of £119,309 from leading medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign for his work into the crippling condition of rheumatoid arthritis. New clinical trial to test effectiveness of combining drugs
Arthritis research in Glasgow given major cash boost
Three hundred rheumatoid arthritis patients throughout Scotland are to take part in a major clinical trial aimed at testing the effectiveness of combined drug therapies.
Southampton scientists awarded major grant by arthritis charity
Scientists in Southampton have been awarded a major grant of £116,112 by leading medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign for their work into the rheumatic disease, lupus.
New treatments bring hope to arthritis patients, says charity
The outlook for the 600,000 people in the UK who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis is improving as better and more effective drug treatments are developed, according to a leading medical research charity.
Teenagers get arthritis too; it's not just the elderly, says charity
Most people think of arthritis as a disease that just affects the elderly. In fact 14,500 children and young people in the UK are afflicted by the often crippling condition, and around half of them will continue to suffer throughout their lives.
