Iona Walton
Diabetes drug metformin may help reduce osteoarthritis
Metformin, a diabetes drug that has been used for decades, could be added to the toolkit of treatments for osteoarthritis if it performs well in new trials.
Fiona Kennedy: our session with the fabulous Scottish singer covers pandemic experiences, the power of music and everything in between
Singer, actress and broadcaster, Fiona Kennedy has a full and active life. When she isn’t appearing on TV, recording albums or singing at national and global events, Fiona can be found on the golf course, walking her dogs or spending time with her family. But in 2020, COVID-19 knocked her sideways.Five bathroom solutions for people with arthritis and joint pain
Arthritis, a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints, affects more than ten million people in the UK. While it is commonly associated with older generations, an estimated 15,000 people are children and young people. Let’s look at how five changes in the bathroom can improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis, starting with the simplest objects.
A diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis is life changing, but is no longer a life sentence, explains Prof Anne Barton
The past and present are two very different places when it comes to the impact of many medical conditions, including inflammatory arthritis.
Managing my condition is much easier thanks to biologics, highlights Natasha
I can’t tell you how I felt after my diagnosis. I can’t tell you if I felt sad, angry, or worried. All I can tell you from that time is that it started after I had hit my knee on a stone fireplace, because I was only one year old when I was diagnosed. Continue reading
