Iona Walton
Selenium, zinc and copper may be involved in development of rheumatoid arthritis
Lower levels of selenium and zinc tend to be recorded in people with rheumatoid arthritis along with increased copper levels, scientists report in Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology, suggesting the metals may have a role in the development of the disease. Continue reading
Future rheumatoid arthritis treatment could focus on DMARDs over methotrexate
The role of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) may evolve even further in rheumatoid arthritis treatment after a review of the evidence is published by the European League against Rheumatism. Continue reading
Hormone replacement therapy, osteoporosis and breast cancer risk: expert analysis
The risk of breast cancer when using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is higher than previously thought and continues when HRT is stopped, says a report in The Lancet. But Royal Osteoporosis Society experts say that HRT still has an important role to play in osteoporosis care. Continue reading
Chemical found in soap and toothpaste – triclosan – linked to osteoporosis in women
Triclosan – an antibacterial and antifungal chemical – is added to some soaps, toothpastes and cosmetics to reduce or prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi. Continue reading
Access social support networks to improve bone health suggests new research
Bone health may be affected by poor quality social relationships, suggests a new study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, but specialists from the Royal Osteoporosis Society say there isn’t enough evidence to be sure this is true. Continue reading
