Iona Walton
Single infusion of rituximab slows development of rheumatoid arthritis – new research
One 1,000mg infusion of rituximab seems to slows the development of arthritis in people who are at risk of rheumatoid arthritis, experts highlight in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Continue reading
Salt appears to aggravate arthritis says new research
Sodium chloride – salt – is damaging for many aspects of health, and now a new study from Korea concludes that people with arthritis, particularly inflammatory forms, should avoid it where possible. Continue reading
Walk more to reduce fibromyalgia fatigue highlights large new study
People with fibromyalgia need encouragement to walk more as they will become less tired and have a lower chance of developing additional conditions, highlights a large study in Rehabilitation Nursing. Continue reading
Plant compound quercetin may prevent bone destruction in rheumatoid arthritis
Quercetin could be used to counter the bone destructive processes of rheumatoid arthritis (alongside mainstream treatment), scientists highlight in The Journal of Medicinal Food. Continue reading
Weight loss reduces psoriatic arthritis disease activity in people who are obese
Short-term weight loss combined with a low energy diet has a positive impact on disease activity in those with psoriatic arthritis and obesity. Published in Arthritis Research and Therapy, the new study supports other findings that obesity actually promotes disease activity. Continue reading
