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This bimonthy newsletter provides summaries of the latest advances made by Arthritis Foundation-funded researchers, highlights of our grant program and profiles of funded scientists.

In the January/February issue:

1. House Passes Landmark Arthritis Legislation
2. Early Aggressive Therapy Best for RA
3. Kinase Inhibitors Promising Treatment for RA
4. Arthritis Hampers Activity in Adults With Diabetes
5. Biologic Therapies Benefit Children With JA
6. Cardiovascular Risk High in Arthritis
7. State Arthritis Programs Enhanced
8. Immune System Ages Early in Arthritis
9. Gingivitis and RA Linked
10. Nearly Half of Americans Will Develop OA

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Research Alert

Knee Osteoarthritis Research In the News

The New England Journal of Medicine has released a new study on arthroscopic surgery for knee osteoarthritis, and a government study suggests nearly one in two people (45.5%) will develop knee osteoarthritis by age 85. Learn more about the disease and how to prevent and treat osteoarthritis.

In the Pipeline

Keep in touch with what medicines are being developed and seeking approval through the FDA.

Osteoporosis Drug to Move Forward Despite Concerns
Drug Reduces Incidence of Gout Flares

Research Program

Research holds the key to tomorrow’s advances in preventing, controlling and curing arthritis and provides hope for a future free of arthritis pain for the 46 million men, women and children with doctor-diagnosed arthritis.

Grant Information

Program Highlights

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