Iona Walton
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.
Psoriasis drug risankizumab approved for Crohn’s disease in the UK
Health chiefs have given the green light to risankizumab for NHS patients with difficult-to-treat Crohn’s disease.
Lose weight (if you need to) to reduce rheumatic disease
A higher body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of five different rheumatic diseases: osteoarthritis; rheumatism; gout; psoriatic arthritis; and inflammatory spondylitis. Continue reading
Certain elements and minerals improve bone quality, reports evidence review
Supplementation of zinc, magnesium, fluorine and strontium may improve bone quality, says research in Biomolecules.Fancy a flutter? We’ve sourced five fabulous casinos around the world designed with accessibility in mind
The Bellagio, Las Vegas, US
One of the most famous casinos in the world, the Bellagio is exceptionally opulent and elegant.
Wheelchairs are available from reception. The expansive casino floor is generally wheelchair accessible, but a few areas are reported to be a little cramped. However, a total of 85 hotel rooms are well designed for people with mobility issues and offer roll-in shower access, shower chair, lavatory rails, closet shelving and lowered amenities. Continue reading
