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'Bracelets' useless in arthritis

(BBC 16/10/2009)

Copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps are useless for relieving pain in people with arthritis, say University of York researchers. In the first tightly controlled trial to look at both alternative therapies, there was no benefit to their use for pain or stiffness. All 45 patients tested a copper bracelet, two different magnetic wrist straps, and a demagnetised version. An arthritis charity said people should not waste their money on the therapies.

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The revolutionary jab that could cure arthritic pain

(Daily Mail 09/03/2009)

A revolutionary therapy using the body's own defence system could repair the damage caused by osteoarthritis. Orthokine treatment involves injections of the patient's own blood protein into the affected area. Osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear of the cartilage between the joints, leaving the bone surfaces rubbing painfully together.

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Rosehips 'protect the joints from arthritis'

(Daily Mail 22/09/2008)

A herbal medicine made from rosehips may regenerate joints in people crippled by arthritis, say scientists.

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Hope over 'early arthritis test'

(BBC 23/08/2008)

A new way of scanning joints which may reveal early warning signs of arthritis is being developed by US experts.

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The early warning scan which could save millions from crippling pain of arthritis

(Daily Mail 21/08/2008)

A simple scan could save millions from the crippling pain of arthritis.

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