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Scientists have made a discovery which could have a major effect on treating arthritis in the future.

The Scripps Institute in California and the Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation in San Diego have discovered a molecule which seemingly can re-grow cartilage.

The molecule, called Kartogenin has shown that it spurs cartilage regeneration in mice and so could be the basis of a new drug based therapy to help cure the disease.

More research is needed obviously, but there is real hope that it will be successful and could then be administered directly into the damaged areas.

Given the number of people who suffer with this crippling disease is set to double over the next 20 years, this is potentially brilliant news.

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/339669/title/Stem_cell_treatment_spurs_cartilage_growth

 

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More and more people in Britain are suffering with Arthritis, approximately 8.5 million in fact, and this figure is set to almost double in the next 20 years, according to experts. They say the reason for this is increasing lifespan and poor lifestyles.

So, fresh hope for sufferers came recently, when doctors said that simple lifestyle changes could reduce the crippling pain of the condition and make it more manageable.  Regular exercise, better diet and losing weight if necessary, will significantly help to prevent or control the disease.

People who suffer with arthritis often feel that they have to put up with constant pain and discomfort, but there are many ways to help control it. Strengthening the muscles with yoga or pilates, and taking aerobic exercise such as walking or swimming can be very effective at reducing pain and preventing the condition from worsening. Losing weight if appropriate will also help as it will ease the pressure on joints.

Although making lifestyle changes aren’t always easy, these are relatively simple ways to significantly improve or avoid a condition which can be very debilitating, so it is definitely worth making the effort in the long term.

 

For further information please visit:

http://www.arthritis.org/

 

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