Juvenile Arthritis
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
Education and support for Spanish speakers available on CreakyJoints Español
CreakyJoints, a digital arthritis community for people with arthritis and caregivers worldwide, recently launched CreakyJoints Español (www.creakyjoints.org.es), a new website for Spanish-speaking people who seek arthritis education, support, activism, and patient-centred research. Continue reading
Avocado seed extract has anti-inflammatory properties – new findings
An extract from the seeds of avocado may be a source of novel anti-inflammatory compounds that could be developed as a functional food ingredient or a new line of drugs. Continue reading
Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher disease activity in childhood arthritis
Vitamin D is back under the spotlight, this time because its deficiency has been linked to higher disease activity in juvenile idiopathic arthritis and inflammation of the middle layer of the eye in research in Arthritis Research and Therapy. Continue reading
Postcode lottery for grants that improve lives of people with arthritis
A new independent report has found that the application process for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is outdated, overly complex and involves excessive waiting times. This means that many people with arthritis are missing out on home aids and adaptations that enable them to live independently.