Press Releases 2001
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Bristol scientists "nose" ahead in exciting new arthritis breakthrough
A team of Bristol scientists have moved a step closer to developing an exciting medical breakthrough which could have an enormous impact on the UK's one million-plus osteoarthritis sufferers within the next decade.
South London back pain patients to take part in major physiotherapy trial
MORE than 300 south Londoners who suffer from low back pain are to be recruited to take part in a major clinical trial to test three different types of physiotherapy.
North Staffordshire osteoarthritis patients to take part in major acupuncture trial
Three hundred and fifty patients in north Staffordshire with osteoarthritis of the knee are to be recruited onto a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of acupuncture.
Manchester scientist awarded major grant for research into arthritis
A Manchester scientist has been awarded a major grant of £211, 831 from the Arthritis Research Campaign to track down the genetic causes of osteoarthritis.
Local rheumatoid arthritis patients to be recruited onto Chertsey research study
More than 100 patients with rheumatoid arthritis, who live in Chertsey and the surrounding area, are being recruited to take part in a study aimed at improving ways in which the disease is managed.
Newcastle doctor to help medical students learn more about arthritis
A Newcastle doctor has been awarded a major grant by the Arthritis Research Campaign to help improve the training given to medical students on how to treat arthritic conditions.
Scottish centres take part in major rheumatoid arthritis trial
A research group with centres in Glasgow, Inverness and Lanarkshire are to carry out a major clinical trial to establish the best treatment for patients with the crippling condition of rheumatoid arthritis.
Cheshire patients to be asked to volunteer for major back pain clinical trial
UP to 800 patients in east Cheshire are to be invited to take part in a major clinical trial into persistent back pain.
Southampton researchers lead major hip and knee replacement study
Researchers in Southampton are to carry out a major research study to find out why some people who have hip or knee replacement operations do better than others.
New NSAIDS recommended for restricted use
PEOPLE with arthritis considered to be at high risk of developing stomach ulcers and other complications will be routinely prescribed the new COX-2 drugs, after a ruling by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE).
Leeds researchers awarded major grants from arthritis charity
THREE leading Leeds researchers have been awarded grants of more than £400,000 to support separate studies onto different types of arthritis.
Leeches - a treatment for knee osteoarthritis?
Leeches can help reduce the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee, a small German study has found. But the ARC says that more positive evidence from bigger studies is needed before the treatment could become widely accepted.
Welsh rheumatoid arthritis sufferer
drives off with brand new car in ARC grand draw
A long-time supporter of the Arthritis Research Campaign in Wales has won a new car in the ARC's annual Grand Draw.
Devon doctors to test effect of magnetic bracelets on osteoarthritis
DOCTORS in Devon are to carry out a pioneering clinical trial to test the effectiveness of magnetic bracelets on reducing the pain of osteoarthritis.
Children with rare bone disease given new hope by Sheffield trial
CHILDREN with a rare form of bone disease are to take part in a major new clinical trial of a promising new drug therapy to be co-ordinated in Sheffield.
Leeds researchers awarded major grants from arthritis charity
THREE leading Leeds researchers have been awarded grants of more than £400,000 to support separate studies onto different types of arthritis.
Major cash boost for research into "chameleon" disease in Manchester
RESEARCH in the Northwest into the arthritic condition of lupus has taken a major step forward, thanks to the award of a grant of £153,270 from the Arthritis Research Campaign.
Manchester researchers win more funding to investigate osteoarthritis
A research team in Manchester has been awarded funding from leading medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign for new work into osteoarthritis.
Bristol doctors to investigate causes of common form of arthritis
DOCTORS in Bristol are to investigate whether psychosocial factors play a part in the development of osteoarthritis, by studying almost 3,000 people in Somerset and Avon.
Common teenage joint complaint to be investigated in Glasgow
Researchers in Glasgow are to carry out a major study into a little-known but widespread joint condition which affects teenagers and young people.
New clinical trial to test effectiveness of combining drugs
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.
Major cash boost to help North East youngsters with arthritis
Youngsters in Newcastle and the North East who suffer from the crippling condition of arthritis are set to benefit from a major cash boost aimed at improving their care; and expanding research into the condition.
Dulwich Doctor Wins Major Funding for Arthritis Research
A DULWICH doctor has been awarded funding of more than £425,000 from a leading medical research charity for his work aimed at easing the pain of arthritis and rheumatic disease.
Southampton volunteers sought for major back pain study
More than 100 people in the Southampton area are to be recruited to take part in a major research project looking at the problem of low back pain.
Carshalton specialist awarded grant for arthritis research
A Carshalton hospital specialist has been awarded a grant from a leading medical research charity for work aimed at helping patients with the potentially crippling condition of rheumatoid arthritis.
Bristol arthritis patients to help GPs provide better service
Family doctors are to be given help to improve the level of care they offer arthritis patients - by the patients themselves.
Cardiff scientist awarded major grant for important arthritis research
A Cardiff scientist has been awarded a major grant for research that could reduce inflammation and tissue damage in the potentially crippling condition of rheumatoid arthritis.
Stoke on Trent researchers aim to improve training for medical students
A research team in Stoke on Trent is aiming to improve the training given to medical students and nurses by producing and assessing a multi-media computer package.
Oswestry scientists in bid to improve ground-breaking surgery
SCIENTISTS in Oswestry plan to examine new ways of improving a groundbreaking surgical technique being undertaken at a local hospital.
Aberdeen Scientists Awarded Grants For Arthritis Research
TWO leading Aberdeen scientists have been awarded grants totalling more than £170,000 by the Arthritis Research Campaign for their cutting-edge work into two types of arthritis.
Bath research team aim to improve failing wrist replacement surgery
A research team at the University of Bath is to investigate the reasons why wrist replacement surgery on patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis is so unsuccessful.
Oxford geneticists awarded major grants for research into arthritis
TWO leading Oxford geneticists have been awarded grants totalling more than £325,000 from the Arthritis Research Campaign to track down the genetic causes of two common forms of arthritis.
Aberdeen scientists set up unique clinical trial into common bone disease
A team of scientists are setting up a major clinical trial into Paget's disease, a common form of bone disease which affects up to one million people in the UK.
Manchester scientist awarded major grant for research into arthritis
A MANCHESTER scientist has been awarded a major grant of £211, 831 from the Arthritis Research Campaign to track down the genetic causes of osteoarthritis.
Glucosamine sulphate shown to have long-term benefit
The food supplement glucosamine sulphate has been found to have a long-term benefit on osteoarthritis.
Nottingham research team to develop more effective training package for medical students
A new teaching aid to help medical students develop a more effective "hands-on" approach to screening for arthritic conditions is to be developed by a leading research team in Nottingham.
Major study launched into treatment of chronic pain
More than 5,500 patients in north east London, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire, are to take part in a major study which aims to improve the treatment of chronic muscle and joint pain - one of the most common reasons for visiting the doctor.
Heavy smoking can lead to rheumatoid arthritis
People who smoke heavily have a much higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis than non-smokers, according to new research.
Leeds bioengineer aims to produce longer-lasting knee replacement
A leading Leeds bioengineer is hoping to produce a longer-lasting knee replacement aimed younger people.
Got Arthritis? Get Up And Keep Moving, Says Charity
People with arthritis should get up and get fit - and overcome their fear that exercise will make their condition worse. That's the New Year message from the Arthritis Research Campaign at the launch of its winter awareness week on exercise and arthritis, Keep Moving, (January 2-6 2001).
Glucosamine sulphate - latest on UK trial
Long awaited results of a trial into the food supplement glucosamine sulphate have shown that it is no more effective in controlling pain than placebo.
