World’s Largest Trial of Robotic Knee Surgery Delivers a Surprising Result
Robot-assisted knee replacement can place implants with greater precision, but the largest randomized trial of its kind found…
FDA-Approved Drug Shows Promise for Reversing Osteoarthritis Damage
An epilepsy drug may have an unexpected second use in osteoarthritis, where researchers found it could help shift…
Dr Amir Khan shares heartbreaking reason millions of NHS patients are being dismissed
He has warned that millions of patients are at greater risk of being misdiagnosed or turned away because…
Census creates opportunity to track prevalence of mental health conditions
Experts are expecting to see a rise in the number of mental health conditions across the country in…
Exercise Helps Hip Arthritis but the Relief May Be Hard to Notice
Exercise is still one of the most commonly recommended treatments for hip osteoarthritis, but a large review suggests…
Simple Shot Shows Promise to Reverse Osteo-Arthritis Within Months, Following Animal Treatments
Credit: Getty Images for Unsplash+ A research team in Colorado has developed a suite of new therapies that…
This Tiny-Bead Procedure Is Helping Patients Avoid Knee Replacement
A minimally invasive procedure called genicular artery embolization (GAE) is offering a promising new option for people with…
Atorvastatin ‘call 111’ warning as NHS cautions on ‘serious’ side effects
The widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering statin, can cause serious side effects in rare cases 07:50, 05 Jul 2026Updated 23:10,…
‘I have arthritis but am nearly pain-free thanks to one big change’
Jon felt overwhelmed when he first received the diagnosis (Image: Jon Reeves/Getty) A man who was diagnosed with…
BBC Dr gives ‘increased risk’ update to blood pressure ramipiril users after ‘side effect’ alert
In 1 in 140 cases drugs such as ramipril can trigger a reaction called angioedema, resulting in swelling…
MHRA issues key advice for anyone on antibiotics, diuretics or antidepressants in heatwave
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has shared guidance on how extreme heat such as that…
New Treatment Could Reverse Osteoarthritis Within Weeks
Researchers have developed experimental osteoarthritis therapies that appear to trigger damaged joints to heal themselves in animal studies.…