Oxford Gene Technology (OGT) is a world-renowned producer of cutting-edge genetics research and biomarker solutions which are helping to advance modern molecular medicine. Last week, OGT announced the development of a new autoantibody biomarker panel that could drastically improve our ability to diagnose systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
OGT collaborated with… Read More
Numerous studies have identified smoking as a potential risk factor for diseases and medical conditions like COPD, lung cancer, and even high blood pressure (hypertension). Now, scientists have data which suggests that smoking cigarettes could be more than doubling the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in women. This is the… Read More
Did you know that 50 million American adults (that’s one in every five!) have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis? May is designated as National Arthritis Awareness Month! Throughout the month, advocacy organizations like the Arthritis Foundation will be working with local communities all over the country in order… Read More
It is time to throw on some purple because May is Lupus Awareness Month! All throughout the month, local communities and lupus advocates will be working together to help raise awareness for lupus and the estimated 1.5 million Americans who are living with this chronic inflammatory disease. Lupus is a… Read More
Have you ever heard of a treatment therapy known as cyroneurolysis? Well, this therapy involves a small ball of ice which actually interrupts pain signals in the nerves, and can provide a significant level of pain relief while the nerves recover. Currently, this type of treatment is being used for… Read More
The paleo diet is built on a relatively simple foundation: we should eat like our ancient Paleolithic ancestors. This translates to a diet that is rich in such things as meat, poultry, fish, veggies, and fruit, while devoid of such things as dairy, sugar, and grains. When you first learn… Read More
Unfortunately, most people end up dealing with some form of back pain during their lifetimes. Low back pain is really common, and it can be caused by a wide range of factors. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, this medical condition already costs the country billions each year… Read More
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis in the United States, affecting more than 27 million Americans. In fact, this disease is already one of the most common causes of disability for adults in this country, and as the baby boomer generation continues to age, these numbers are… Read More
April is a special month for many reasons, but did you know that it is also designated as IBS Awareness Month? During this month, many will be working to raise awareness about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). For starters, National advocacy groups are working to bring an end to the stigma… Read More
An experimental therapy, which was developed to treat hepatitis C, has been showing some real promise in a small hepatitis C clinical study. While this therapy is still in the earliest stages of development, it really seems like it has significant potential. Of course, leading healthcare experts still advise that… Read More
