Iona Walton
List of jobs linked to knee arthritis risk is published in leading journal
Stay-at-home parents, cleaners and blue-collar workers are more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis than people in many other professions, says a large analysis published in Arthritis Care and Research. Continue reading
Osteopathy may help people with fibromyalgia thanks to endocannabinoid release
Osteopathic manipulation treatment seems to be a valid and effective instrument for a number of health issues including fibromyalgia and chronic lower back pain. And it’s thanks to the release of endocannabinoids (compounds produced by our bodies that are involved with sleep, mood, appetite and memory) and how they link with receptors, a research group outlines in the Journal of Complementary & Integrative Medicine.
Pegloticase to treat chronic gout that does not respond to conventional drugs
Gout is the most frequent cause of inflammatory arthritis worldwide. It results from high levels of urate and urate crystals being deposited in joints and other tissues. Continue reading
Since my flare-up I haven’t been able to exercise at all and I’m finding it quite difficult, outlines Jasmine Leslie
I’m 16 years old and live in Cornwall with my family. I’m in sixth form studying A-levels in physics, biology and maths, and hope to pursue a degree in medical physics.
My diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) was quite quick although I know for other people it can take a long time. My dance teacher noticed my knee was swollen and we went to the doctor. Continue reading
Caffeine increases risk of osteoarthritis from early on in life says new evidence review
Bad news for coffee lovers, as a new evidence review highlights that caffeine heightens the chances of being affected by osteoarthritis. This time, pregnant women and young children are urged to lower intake of coffee, tea and chocolate. Continue reading
