Ankylosing spondylitis
Bimekizumab reduces psoriatic arthritis symptoms
A drug called bimekizumab shows rapid, clinically meaningful improvements to patient reported outcomes in psoriatic arthritis that were sustained up to one year, according to research in Rheumatology. Continue reading
Walk the walk to ease low back pain
Walking brings huge benefits for low back pain, says new research in The Lancet. In fact, adults with a history of low back pain went nearly twice as long without a recurrence if they walked regularly. Continue reading
Polyunsaturated fatty acids combat inflammation
A new review highlights the important role of diet and lifestyle in the management of rheumatoid arthritis. Outlook for people diagnosed with the autoimmune condition has drastically improved due to new drugs, but there is still a way to go. Continue reading
Childhood tonsil removal influences inflammatory arthritis
Risk of inflammatory arthritis is increased in people who have older siblings, or their tonsils out as children, says new research in RMD Open.
Lose weight (if you need to) to reduce rheumatic disease
A higher body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of five different rheumatic diseases: osteoarthritis; rheumatism; gout; psoriatic arthritis; and inflammatory spondylitis. Continue reading
