Rheumatoid arthritis

February 4, 2025 11:01 PM

Indian researchers’ new drug delivery system to revolutionise arthritis treatment

Researchers from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institution of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have developed an innovative “self-actuating” drug delivery system that could revolutionise the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) affects millions of people worldwide, causing chronic inflammation, debilitating pain, and irreversible joint damage. While traditional treatments often rely on systemic drug adm...

Gut microbiome changes may signal onset of rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers have identified shifts in the gut microbiome that could signal the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, providing a potential opportunity for targeted treatments. A team from the University of Leeds and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust discovered that bacteria linked to inflammation were found in higher quantities in the gut about 10 months before patients developed clinical rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. The findings could help identify individuals at risk, paving the way for preventi...