Juvenile Arthritis
Transitioning from paediatric to adult rheumatology services: Dr Jenny Humphreys highlights what is involved
Arthritis is usually considered a disease which affects older people, so it can come as a surprise that it also impacts some children from a very young age.
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.
Don’t let arthritis get in the way of dreams and aspirations, whatever field they are in, says James Lowe
Signed by the hugely successful Irish rugby team, Leinster, James Lowe is originally from New Zealand. There are many accolades to his name, but perhaps the most impressive is the fact that he succeeded in what he set out to, despite being deeply affected by juvenile arthritis as a teenager.Tommy O’Donnell, the Irish rugby player on a mission to help children with arthritis
Irish sporting star, Tommy O’Donnell, is as determined off the rugby field as he is in the midst of the ruck. Patron of the Irish Children’s Arthritis Network (iCAN) for five years, Tommy successfully uses his platform to help the charity spread awareness of juvenile arthritis, create better support and reduce waiting times for essential services.
Vitamin D and fish oil supplements reduce risk of autoimmune disease
Taking daily vitamin D supplements – or both vitamin D and fish oil supplements – appears to carry a lower risk of developing autoimmune disease, says exciting new research in the British Medical Journal.
