arthritis

Stanford scientists found a way to regrow cartilage and stop arthritis

January 23, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / arthritis

Scientists have found a way to regrow aging cartilage, raising hopes for arthritis treatments that could make joint replacements obsolete. Date: January 20, 2026 Source: Stanford Medicine Summary: Scientists at Stanford Medicine have discovered a treatment that can reverse cartilage loss in aging joints and even prevent arthritis after knee injuries. By blocking a protein […]

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Physical therapy research highlights the toll of arthritis on the workforce, as well as the path forward

January 21, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / arthritis, Physical therapy

by University of Delaware edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Laura Schmitt, who attended physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis for years, demonstrates a knee-strengthening exercise aimed at improving mobility with Daniel White, associate professor of physical therapy at the University of Delaware. Credit: Evan Krape / University of

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Worst Foods for Arthritis That You Should Avoid, and What May Help Instead

September 23, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / arthritis

Written by Joanna Foley, RD | Reviewed by Farzon A. Nahvi, MD Updated on August 8, 2025 Red and processed meatsAlcoholDairyDiet effectHelpful foodsFAQsBottom References Key takeaways: Since arthritis is an inflammatory condition, eating foods that promote inflammation may make symptoms worse. Some of the foods thought to be the worst for arthritis include fried foods, foods high in added

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Noisy knees not an early arthritis sign, says new study

September 2, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / arthritis

by Debora McInnes, La Trobe University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Kindel Media from Pexels Knee crepitus, the sound of cracking or grinding in the knee joint, is very common across all age groups. A new study, published in Arthritis Care & Research, followed 112 young adults after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and

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From arthritis to nausea: Five ways ginger could benefit your health

August 6, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / arthritis, Ginger Benefits

by Dipa Kamdar, The Conversation edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain From warming winter teas to zesty stir-fries, ginger (Zingiber officinale) has long been a kitchen staple. But beyond its culinary charm, this spicy root has a rich history in traditional medicine—and modern science is catching up. Studies now show that

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Visualizing what happens in inflamed joints of children with arthritis could lead to possible new disease targets

July 3, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / arthritis

by University of Birmingham edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan Mapping out the networks of cells in the joint reveals a pink barrier layer, navy immune cells flooding in through light blue blood vessels, which increase in number as the disease continues. Credit: University of Birmingham, 2025 A new study by researchers from the University

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Genes may help to predict which children will respond well to arthritis treatment

June 18, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / arthritis, Arthritis treatment

by University College London edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Study design and RNA sequencing (RNAseq) data generation. Credit: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ard.2025.03.007 A set of genes that could be used to help doctors predict which children will respond well to treatment for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) has been identified by researchers at

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Knee arthritis made worse with steroid injections

May 28, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / arthritis

May 27, 2025 The GIST Knee arthritis made worse with steroid injections by Radiological Society of North America edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Knee MRI scans in a 58-year-old female participant in the Osteoarthritis Initiative who was administered a corticosteroid injection. Sagittal intermediate-weighted images obtained (A) 2 years before injection, (B) at the time of

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Two genes linked to common inflammatory arthritis suggest new treatment options