Gout
Acupuncture may be a safe and effective treatment for gouty arthritis, researchers reveal
Acupuncture is an effective and safe therapy for people with gouty arthritis, says research in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. But the poor quality of studies means that better trials are needed to confirm the findings. Continue reading
Febuxostat may reduce gout flares – recent trial
A drug called febuxostat reduced gout flares in a study of 314 adults with early gout, experts report in Arthritis & Rheumatology. Continue reading
Devastating impact of arthritis across all aspects of society is highlighted in new campaign
The current and future impact of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis on the economy, the NHS, families and individuals is revealed in a campaign from Arthritis Research UK. Continue reading
UK’s largest arthritis charities merge
Arthritis Care will merge into Arthritis Research UK and work as one charity from October 2017. Continue reading
New drug target – cathepsins – for inflammatory diseases
A potential drug target for particle-driven diseases such as gout may be a focus of new treatments, a research team reports in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology. Continue reading
