Iona Walton
Moderna vs Pfizer vaccine for COVID for the immunocompromised
The Moderna vaccine for COVID-19 appears to elicit a stronger response in people with immunosuppression than the Pfizer vaccine says research in a leading journal.
Language and ethnicity are current barriers to good quality patient care for people with arthritis, says Dr Nasimah Maricar
The UK is a wonderfully diverse place to live. It may not be perfect – improvements are needed in many areas – but awareness is growing and great strides are being made along the lines of inclusivity and opportunity.
However, the pandemic highlighted that almost all minority ethnic groups had higher risks of dying from COVID-19 than the white British majority of a comparable age. Similarly, there is a higher prevalence of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions among some ethnic minorities compared with white people.
Splints, braces and insoles can reduce the need for surgery and strong painkillers, explains orthotist George Coles
My goal when I see people with arthritis is to help manage pain, increase mobility and improve overall quality of life. How? By using special devices – orthoses – to correct deformities, support weak joints and reduce pain or strain when the affected joints are being used in everyday life.
Age impacts vitamin D effects in fibromyalgia – new research
Walking towards healthier knees
Walking for exercise can reduce new frequent knee pain in people aged 50 years and older who have knee osteoarthritis, says a new study. Furthermore, walking for exercise may be an effective treatment to slow the damage that occurs within the joint.