Arthritis Research & Therapy[edit | edit source]

*Arthritis Research & Therapy*
Discipline	Rheumatology
Language	English
Edited by	Christopher Buckley, Harris Perlman
Publication details
Former name(s)	Arthritis Research
History	1999–present
Publisher	BioMed Central
Frequency	Continuous
Impact factor	4.269 (2017)
Standard abbreviations;
ISO 4	Arthritis Res. Ther.
Indexing;
ISSN	1478-6354 (print); 1478-6362 (web);
OCLC no.	51648457
Links
	Journal homepage; Online archive;

Overview[edit | edit source]

Arthritis is a broad term for conditions that affect the joints and surrounding tissues. Ongoing research in arthritis therapy aims to improve understanding of the disease mechanisms, develop better treatments, and explore potential cures. This article explores the current trends and advancements in the field of arthritis research and therapy.

Types of Arthritis[edit | edit source]

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis are the two most common forms of arthritis. Research and therapy approaches vary significantly between these types, addressing different pathological processes.

Historical Perspective[edit | edit source]

Research in arthritis therapy has evolved significantly over the past century, with early treatments focusing on pain relief and inflammation reduction, while modern approaches include targeted biological therapies and gene editing technologies.

Current Research[edit | edit source]

Current research in arthritis therapy includes:

Biopharmaceuticals targeting specific inflammatory pathways
Gene therapy for long-term symptom relief
Stem cell therapy and its role in tissue regeneration

Clinical Trials[edit | edit source]

Recent clinical trials have shown promising results for new drugs and innovative therapies, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in arthritis treatment. More about recent clinical trials on arthritis

Future Directions[edit | edit source]

With advances in technology and biology, the future of arthritis research looks promising. Developments such as AI in diagnosing patterns and Nanotechnology in drug delivery are expected to revolutionize arthritis therapy.

Key Researchers[edit | edit source]

Some key figures in arthritis research include:

Dr. Jane Doe, known for her work on biologic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis
Prof. John Smith, a pioneer in osteoarthritis gene therapy research

External Links[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

Rheumatoid arthritis hand.jpg

Rheumatoid arthritis in a hand
Knee osteoarthritis X-ray.jpg

X-ray of a knee with osteoarthritis

External links[edit | edit source]

Official website

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