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immune cells (red) in skin from the sclerodermic mice

Novel Insights Into Causes of Scleroderma Offer Potential New Treatment Strategies

Spotlight on Research | December 15, 2013
male holding knee shaded red

Long-term Data Reveal Rate and Risk Factors for Subsequent Surgeries Following Initial ACL Reconstruction

Spotlight on Research | December 1, 2013
Hand of someone with rheumatoid arthritis.

Gut Microbes Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Spotlight on Research | November 25, 2013
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Common Laundry Detergent Ingredient May Help Preserve Muscle Tissue After Severe Injury

Spotlight on Research | October 1, 2013
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Muscle Stem Cells Can Be Turned Into Energy-Burning Brown Fat Cells in Mice

Spotlight on Research | September 1, 2013
Anatomical illustration showing meniscus of knee

Physical Therapy to Treat Torn Meniscus Comparable to Surgery for Many Patients

Spotlight on Research | August 1, 2013
Anatomical illustration showing parts of the body which might be affected by lupus

Novel Drug Delivery System Shows Early Promise for Treating Lupus in Mice

Spotlight on Research | August 1, 2013
before and after images of mice with vitiligo and mice after treatment

Modified Protein Improves Vitiligo Symptoms in Mice

Spotlight on Research | August 1, 2013
Woman holding elbow in pain

New Insights Found in Pain Processing and Sleep Disturbance Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Spotlight on Research | June 1, 2013
Photo of two medical professionals examining a man's knee.

Adding a Vitamin D Supplement Likely Does Not Improve Knee Osteoarthritis

Spotlight on Research | June 1, 2013
Photo of a woman in a orange shirt holding her knee.

NIAMS-Supported Research Finds New Genetic Links to Juvenile Arthritis

Spotlight on Research | June 1, 2013
itch: detection and circuit

Who Knew? A Neural Circuit Just for Itching

Spotlight on Research | May 23, 2013
Illustration of a girl and dad sitting at the beach with their bare feet in the foreground.

On Sound Footing: The Health of Your Feet

Spotlight on Research | May 1, 2013
Photograph of a pharmacist with a prescription bottle in his hand talking to an elderly lady.

Common Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis Reduces Risk of Death

Spotlight on Research | April 1, 2013
Photo of Dr. Goldbach-Mansky Nicole Plass and a NOMID patient.

NIH Study Contributes to Approval of Promising Treatment for Genetic Inflammatory Disorder

Spotlight on Research | March 1, 2013
Cover of Science Translational Medicine.

Experimental Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gets Boost from Existing Medication

Spotlight on Research | March 1, 2013
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