Iona Walton
Digital technology can forecast and manage chronic pain highlight Prof John McBeth & Dr Katie Druce
People living with musculoskeletal diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia, often have chronic pain. Good days and bad days are part of the picture as pain is unpredictable. Continue reading
Acupuncture and yoga may reduce arthritis pain and inflammation
Take on rheumatoid arthritis with acupuncture and yoga, suggest experts in the light of new research. A recent analysis of data from 550 people with rheumatoid arthritis has found “a significant effect of yoga and acupuncture interventions in decreasing [disease activity scores] in patients with rheumatoid arthritis”.
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Increasing legumes and reducing red meat is safe for bone health (if care is taken)
What happens if we switch red meat with pea- and faba-bean-based foods? Continue reading
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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Childhood tonsil removal influences inflammatory arthritis
Risk of inflammatory arthritis is increased in people who have older siblings, or their tonsils out as children, says new research in RMD Open.
