Ankylosing spondylitis
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
How safe is biological therapy in chronic inflammatory arthritis?
Biological therapy can result in negative side effects but these are not likely to be serious for most people with inflammatory arthritis, says research in the European Journal of Rheumatology. Continue reading
Exercise and nutrition key part of inflammatory arthritis treatment experts advise
Regular exercise and healthy eating should be discussed at regular intervals with people who have inflammatory forms of arthritis, experts advise in a review of the evidence. Continue reading
Continuous NSAIDs in ankylosing spondylitis linked to increased blood pressure in new study
Using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat ankylosing spondylitis on a continuous basis is associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure experts reveal in Arthritis Care & Research. Continue reading
