Iona Walton
Pain levels are higher for relatives of people with rheumatoid arthritis
First degree relatives of people with rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to have rheumatic regional pain syndromes than those whose relatives don’t have rheumatoid arthritis, scientist outline in Clinical Rheumatology. Continue reading
New psoriatic arthritis drug – netakimab – performs well in trials
A biologic drug (netakimab) approved in some countries to treat plaque psoriasis shows promise when it comes to psoriatic arthritis too, experts report at an international conference. Continue reading
Can probiotics reduce psoriatic arthritis symptoms? Latest findings
Probiotics are live yeasts and bacteria promoted as having various health benefits. Usually added to yoghurts or taken as food supplements, they are often described as “good bacteria”. Continue reading
Frankincense has important anti-inflammatory properties
An inflammatory enzyme is reprogrammed into an anti-inflammatory enzyme by frankincense, the resin of the Boswellia tree, says new research in Natural Chemical Biology. Continue reading
Tryptophan and magnesium may reduce some fibromyalgia symptoms
A Mediterranean diet rich in an amino acid called tryptophan and a mineral called magnesium may reduce anxiety, mood disturbance, eating disorders and dissatisfaction with body image in women with fibromyalgia. Continue reading
