Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ginger to treat autoimmune disease
The important role ginger can play in controlling inflammation for people living with autoimmune diseases is revealed in a new study in JCI Insight. The research looked at the impact of ginger supplements on people’s white blood cell function.
Statins appear to reduce some inflammatory markers for people with rheumatoid arthritis
Statins first entered the UK’s medical scene in the 1980s, so the data surrounding them is stacking up. We now know that they do lower cholesterol for people with rheumatoid arthritis, but their effect on the arthritis symptoms themselves has been less clear – until now.
Sleep hormone melatonin may improve bone strength and help with arthritis
Melatonin could be a useful agent for controlling, diminishing or suppressing bone-related disorders including osteoporosis and benefit people with arthritis.
Biolubricants will be created to combat arthritis
A US team has been given a grant to develop a new generation of biosynthetic lubricants that have the potential to treat arthritis and reduce the painful friction of artificial joints.
Rheumatoid arthritis biologic drugs benefit bones
Biologics – state of the art drugs used in rheumatoid arthritis when other medication has not reduced symptoms – seem to improve osteoporosis too.