ArthritisDigest2013
People with rheumatic diseases may face barriers to discussing fatigue challenges
Talking about fatigue and its impact is not high on the list of priorities of healthcare professionals, says a small UK study, suggesting that people may face significant barriers to communication about the impact of fatigue. Continue reading
Depression/anxiety drug could help knee osteoarthritis – new trial
People are being recruited to take part in a trial to see if an anxiety/depression drug (duloxetine) can work against the pain of knee osteoarthritis too. Continue reading
New drug-based approach could reduce chronic pain says study
An area of the brain that controls if we feel happy or sad, as well as addiction, seems to be remodeled by chronic pain, experts report in Nature Neuroscience. Continue reading
Lupus definition needs to be changed suggests international study
The de
finition of remission in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may need to be refined, according to an international study published in Lupus. Continue reading
Weight loss protects knees – MRI study results
Losing a substantial amount of weight can slow the degeneration of knee cartilage in obese people, says a new study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Continue reading
