Ankylosing spondylitis
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
Frankincense has important anti-inflammatory properties
An inflammatory enzyme is reprogrammed into an anti-inflammatory enzyme by frankincense, the resin of the Boswellia tree, says new research in Natural Chemical Biology. Continue reading
Treatment strategies may be more important than specific drugs
Treatment strategies are more important than drugs in the management of rheumatoid arthritis suggests research in Clinical Rheumatology. Continue reading
