Iona Walton
Tart cherry may prevent bone loss but more research is needed
Tart cherry could be used to protect against future fragility fractures in people who have chronic inflammation, a team reports in Nutrients. Continue reading
Physiotherapy versus acupuncture in fibromyalgia – new findings
Pain, daily function and quality of life of people with fibromyalgia were all under the spotlight in a comparison of acupuncture and physiotherapy that is published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Continue reading
Not reaching rheumatoid arthritis remission? Consider fibromyalgia too
People with rheumatoid arthritis who do not reach remission may have fibromyalgia, experts suggest in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology after looking at data over a 10-year period. Continue reading
Postcode lottery for grants that improve lives of people with arthritis
A new independent report has found that the application process for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is outdated, overly complex and involves excessive waiting times. This means that many people with arthritis are missing out on home aids and adaptations that enable them to live independently.Identification of over 500 genetic determinants will lead to new osteoporosis treatments
A new “atlas” of genetic influences on osteoporosis provides exciting opportunities for the development of drugs to prevent or treat osteoporosis, a research group explains in Nature Genetics. Continue reading
