MSK Report News

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Pain: Botox May Relieve Pain from Tennis Elbow
Injections of botox helped ease pain but can cause side effects such as reduced strength...

Thursday, April 22, 2010 Procedures: Does PRP Therapy Actually Speed Healing?
The controversial blood treatment is gaining popularity amongst athletes, but studies showed mixed results on how effective it is...

Friday, April 09, 2010 Autoimmunity: Vaccine Successfully Reverse Type 1 Diabetes in Mice
Researchers believe the vaccine may be applicable to other autoimmune disease, such as RA and MS...

Wednesday, April 07, 2010 Procedures: Surgeons Turn to Complex Spinal Procedures Despite Hazards
Complex surgical procedures to treat back pain have soared in popularity in recent years, but experts say they pose greater risks with no more benefits...

Tuesday, April 06, 2010 Arthritis: Long-Term Methotrexate Use Does Not Reduce Relapse Rates for Juvenile Arthritis
Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis do not have their relapse rates reduced by a longer treatment course with the drug methotrexate...

Friday, April 02, 2010 Autoimmunity: Spotlight on Sjögren's Syndrome
As many as 4 million Americans are affected by the autoimmune disorder, but most suffer from symptoms for 3 or more years before receiving an accurate diagnosis...

Thursday, April 01, 2010 Autoimmunity: ACR Partners with HHS for Lupus Initiative
The American College of Rheumatology will work in conjunction with the US Dept. of Health and Human Services' Offices of Minority Health, Women's Health, and the Surgeon General to launch an educational initiative on lupus diagnosis and treatment...