Iona Walton
Vitamin D cannot be used as a DMARD to manage rheumatoid arthritis
It may have lots going for it, but vitamin D cannot be used as a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) in rheumatoid arthritis, a research team concludes in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology. Continue reading
Exercise programmes may reduce some ankylosing spondylitis symptoms says review of the evidence
Do exercise programmes actually help people with ankylosing spondylitis, experts asked in a Cochrane review of the evidence. Continue reading
Exercise reduces bone loss and improves balance: evidence review
Osteoporosis can be prevented by exercise, which also improves balance and so helps people avoid falls and fractures, says a new study in the Journal of Sport and Health Science. Continue reading
Flower power for fibromyalgia – occupational therapy programmes can reduce symptoms
Doing a floristry course may lead to improvement in pain and psychiatric symptoms for people with fibromyalgia, says a study from Israel, highlighting the need for occupational therapy programmes for people affected by the painful and debilitating condition. Continue reading
Protein discovery could lead to new fracture treatments says new research
Older people seem to have an abundance of a protein called apolipoprotein (ApoE) that interferes with bone healing after fracture, according to a paper published in JCI Insight. The finding may explain why people’s bones take longer to heal as they age. Continue reading
