Gout
Long COVID more likely in autoimmune disease patients
Nearly 30% of people with autoimmune disease seem to be affected by long COVID after infection, says data in The Journal of Rheumatology. Joint pain, brain fog and fatigue are the most common symptoms reported. Continue reading
A good quality plant-based diet reduces gout risk
A healthy plant-based diet is associated with a reduced risk for gout in new research published in JAMA Network Open. But an unhealthy plant-based diet was associated with a higher risk. Continue reading
High temperatures and low humidity may double risk of gout flare
Weather conditions may double the risk of a gout flare says new research from Australia. But no clear link was found between weather and common muscle and joint symptoms. Continue reading
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
Antidepressants seem to be largely ineffective for common pain conditions
Some antidepressant drugs do help in some pain conditions, but most are either ineffective or the evidence is inconclusive, despite being used for a range of pain conditions. The evidence, published by The British Medical Journal adds to mounting research that challenges the role of medicines for pain.
