Iona Walton
Potential arthritis treatment prevents cartilage breakdown – nanoscale particles
A new injectable material made of nanoscale particles that can administer drugs directly to the cartilage of people with osteoarthritis has been designed by a US team. The material can penetrate deep into the cartilage, delivering drugs that could potentially heal damaged tissue. Continue reading
Depression and rheumatoid arthritis – what does the research say?
Diagnose depression in people with rheumatoid arthritis as early as possible in order to initiate appropriate treatment, says a review in a leading German journal, which highlights the following points: Continue reading
Pulsed radiofrequency may relieve acute back pain and sciatica
A minimally invasive procedure when pulses of energy from a probe are applied directly to nerve roots near the spine seems to be safe and effective in people with acute lower back pain that has not responded to conservative treatment. Continue reading
Physical exercise reverses functional decline in the over-75s says new study
A research project highlights the vital part that a personal exercise plan can play in the quality of life of older people, a team reports in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Continue reading
Melatonin improves mood and decreases stress hormone in fibromyalgia
Melatonin seems to improve mood, anxiety levels and quality of life while decreasing stress hormone cortisol levels in people with fibromyalgia, according to a small study in Biological Research for Nursing. Continue reading
