Ankylosing spondylitis
Fibromyalgia is more likely in people with a common form of back arthritis
People with axial spondyloarthritis should consider that they may also have fibromyalgia, as one of the first evidence reviews in the area shows that the risk may be high. Continue reading
Tiny scorpion-derived proteins deliver arthritis drugs to joints
A minute protein in scorpion venom that rapidly accumulates in joint cartilage has been linked with steroids to reverse arthritis inflammation in arthritis. The drugs concentrated in the joints, potentially avoiding the body-wide toxicities and infection risks caused by non-targeted treatment. Continue reading
Pain, distress and central sensitisation in arthritis
Most forms of arthritis are associated with pain and psychological distress in the form of depression and/or anxiety. It is a viscous circle as pain and depression are mutually exacerbating; both may continue even when joint involvement appears well controlled. Now a review of the evidence has found arthritis-related stress impacts the central nervous system and together with inflammatory changes may cause central sensitisation that can lead to chronic pain and distress. Continue reading
Online consultations for people with chronic pain during lockdown
Conditions for people living with chronic pain have been exacerbated by the covid-19 pandemic but telemedicine may improve the situation, according to research from the University of Bath. 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
