Iona Walton
Lab-made cartilage gel outperforms the real thing in knees affected by arthritis
A synthetic gel-based cartilage that is even stronger and more durable than the real thing has been developed by a team in the US. The scientists behind the gel are so excited by the findings that they hope to begin human clinical trials in 2023.
Dr Michelle Barraclough discusses what brain fog is, the ways it impacts people and how research may improve outcomes
Lupus, a long-term condition that can affect multiple parts of the body, can involve the brain too. And in some people this may lead to cognitive issues. Whilst an extensive body of research has looked into how lupus presents in the body, work with the brain is yet to catch up. Interested groups, however, are combining forces to bring about positive change in the light of new emerging research into exactly how lupus can impact the brain.
Pharmacists: we see them everywhere, most of us make multiple visits each year, but do we tap into their services properly? Thorrun Govind reports
Pharmacists are experts in medicines, which the public are well aware of. But they can also help people with minor health concerns, a fact that is perhaps lesser well known.
There is no question that rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating illness, dismissed in society as “arthritis”
I was 70 years old when I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. For years I had noticed that the middle joint of my index finger was very sore if I wrote for any length of time. I put this down to keeping the finger stiff when holding a pen or pencil.
Small daily portion of Jarlsberg cheese may stave off bone thinning
Just a 57g daily portion of Jarlsberg cheese may help reduce bone thinning without boosting harmful low density cholesterol, a small trial suggests. The effects seem to be specific to Jarlsberg in particular, the findings indicate. Continue reading
