Arthritis Research UK hunts for product design ideas to help people living with arthritis
Arthritis Research UK and Design Council Spark are making a final call for innovative design ideas, which would be life altering for people with arthritis. Applications close at midday on 21st November 2017.The 2017 winner, Geoff Rolandsen, won with the Workey design. Workey helps people with arthritis open doors with ease. He was inspired after he discovered that his father, who lives with arthritis, struggled to use certain door keys. Geoff started sketching some ideas which would help his dad, and the original Workey assistive device was born. Keys slide into it and it creates a larger and more ergonomic surface area fo...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - November 14, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Help us improve the care people with arthritis receive
Good quality, and cost effective, social care is vital for many people with arthritis. When done right it can mean people are supported to live well, regardless of whether they are in their own home, the home of a family member, or a residential care home.Please join us and ask the Government to take action toimprove the social care system.The term social care can often be misunderstood, and many people living with arthritis don’t know how it could help them. Social care covers much more than residential care homes; it can provide personal care and practical support (such as help to wash, dress, or go to the toilet) ...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - November 13, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Former cricketers 'more likely to experience osteoarthritis and joint surgery'
Elite-level cricketers are more likely than most to experience osteoarthritis and other related bone health issues, according to new research. The University of Oxford-led study, which was supported by theArthritis Research UK Centre for Sport,Exercise andOsteoarthritis* and the England and Wales Cricket Board, has offered evidence that more needs to be done to monitor and address the specific health risks associated with the sport, and to offer tailored support for those in need. The impact of cricket on musculoskeletal health For this research, a group of 113 former elite cricket players were asked to complete a health q...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - November 7, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Retired professional footballers at higher risk of knee osteoarthritis
Retired professional footballers are far more prone to develop knee pain and osteoarthritis and face problems with their knees earlier in life than the average person, a study has revealed.The research was led by academics at The University of Nottingham and funded by Arthritis Research UK with collaborative support from FMARC (FIFA’s Medical and Research Centre), the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) and SPIRE Healthcare Group.The study reported that male ex-footballers were two to three times more likely to suffer from knee pain and knee osteoarthritis and require a total knee replacement, even after ...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - November 3, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
We ’re a finalist for a Market Research Society Award for Application of Research
Arthritis places limits on people’s lives and takes away their ability to do the things they love most. For many, it seriously impacts their daily lives - from getting dressed or making a cup of tea, to being able to continue working and maintain a social life. Yet people with the condition are more likely to hide their arthritis and keep it to themselves.We want all this to change. To do this we needed to widen out from purely focusing on medical scientific research and put people with arthritis front and centre of our work. Research is still incredibly vital and we continue to invest in breakthrough treatments, but...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - November 2, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
New survey highlights impact of rheumatoid arthritis in the workplace
Rheumatoid arthritis patients are frequently not being provided with the level of support they require from their employers, according to a new report.
A survey carried out by the University of Manchester and the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society has indicated that many patients feel their bosses are not aware enough of their condition, with many having to change jobs as a consequence of their condition.The challenges faced by arthritis patients at work
The survey questioned more than 1,500 people in the UK and found that 39 per cent of patients feel that their employer lacks awareness of rheumatoid arthritis, up ...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - October 25, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
New survey highlights impact of rheumatoid arthritis in the workplace
Rheumatoidarthritis patients are frequently not being provided with the level of support they require from their employers, according to a new report. A survey carried out by the University of Manchester and the NationalRheumatoid Arthritis Society has indicated that many patients feel their bosses are not aware enough of their condition, with many having to change jobs as a consequence of their condition. The challenges faced by arthritis patients at work The survey questioned more than 1,500 people in the UK and found that 39 per cent of patients feel that their employer lacks awareness of rheumatoid arthritis, up from 2...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - October 25, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Obesity 'driving rising arthritis risk in recent generations'
The rising prevalence of obesity is leading to an increase in the frequency of rheumatoidarthritis cases. This is according to a new study from the University of Toronto and Krembil Research Institute in Canada, which has indicated that weight problems are cancelling out the positive impact of other lifestyle factors when it comes torheumatoid arthritis risk. Arthritis risk increasing over time The study analysed data from 8,817 people taking part in the Canadian National Population Health Survey between 1994 and 2011 to determine whether successive generations were affected by different arthritis prevalence and risk facto...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - October 24, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
New hydrogel developed to combat rheumatoid arthritis
A new gel-based material has been developed that could help to treat rheumatoidarthritis through a number of modes of action. Researchers from South Korea's Institute for Basic Science have created the gel to detect nitric oxide, a core mechanism that allows the substance to be used to absorb additional fluid from swollen joints, or to release medication to affected areas. How the gel works A report published in the journal Advanced Materials has shown how the gel is able to respond to the overproduction of nitric oxide, which often occurs when immune cells become overactive in inflamed joints. Research leader Kim Won ...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - October 24, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
