Ankylosing spondylitis
Exercise programmes may reduce some ankylosing spondylitis symptoms says review of the evidence
Do exercise programmes actually help people with ankylosing spondylitis, experts asked in a Cochrane review of the evidence. Continue reading
Common musculoskeletal diseases associated with mental health
Musculoskeletal diseases are associated with mental disorders and subjective mental health in older adults, reveals research in a leading academic journal. Continue reading
Within a few weeks of starting Reiki, Andy Chrysostomou’s spondylosis symptoms vastly improved
I was diagnosed with severe spondylosis of the spine in 1997, a form of chronic arthritis that was causing narrowing of the vertebrae at the top and bottom of my spine, putting pressure on the nerves causing extreme pain and greatly reduced mobility. Continue reading
Anxiety and fear impact family size in women with inflammatory arthritis
Fear and disease-related anxiety may impact family sizes of women with inflammatory arthritis, says a study in ACR Open Rheumatology. Continue reading
Golimumab performs well in ankylosing spondylitis trial
Intravenous golimumab, a biological drug, worked well during a one-year study in people with ankylosing spondylitis – and no new safety concerns were encountered – a team highlights in the Journal of Rheumatology. Continue reading
