Osteoarthritis
High temperatures and low humidity may double risk of gout flare
Weather conditions may double the risk of a gout flare says new research from Australia. But no clear link was found between weather and common muscle and joint symptoms. Continue reading
Chronic arthritis pain: unlocking the power of nutrition
Can what we eat make a difference to our health conditions? Research is certainly leaning towards the fact that diet does play a role in inflammation and musculoskeletal pain.
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Traditional Chinese exercise has a positive impact on knee arthritis
Tai chi and other traditional Chinese exercise regimes improve the mental health of people with arthritis in the knee – as well as physical health – says a new evidence review.
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Stem cell transplantation success for knee arthritis
Demand for stem cell transplantation may become higher now that a review of the evidence shows it makes a significant difference to people with knee arthritis.
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Common drug – methotrexate – can improve hand arthritis symptoms
Relief may be on the way for people with painful hand osteoarthritis after a study published in The Lancet found an affordable existing drug called methotrexate could take on pain and stiffness.
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