A genetic test which reveals a person's risk of developing crippling arthritis later in life could be available in as little as three years, British scientists claimed yesterday. The test will help doctors to identify patients most likely to benefit from early medication and changes to their lifestyles, such as improving diet and exercise. Osteoarthritis affects more than 2 million people in the UK, but there is no cure. Severe osteoarthritis can be treated only by surgery to replace hips and knees with artificial joints.
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Hunt for osteoarthritis gene link - BBC Health News 11th October 2007
Cheap gene test may reveal risk of developing osteoarthritis - The Guardian 12th October 2007
Friday, October 12, 2007
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