Lupus
Arthritis Digest Magazine first in list of the Top 5 Arthritis Blogs
Arthritis Digest Magazine has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 5 Arthritis Blogs on the internet… and it has come in first place. Continue reading
Drinking baking soda could combat autoimmune inflammatory disease – exciting new research
A daily dose of baking soda may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, scientists report in the Journal of Immunology. Continue reading
Lupus treatment – belimumab – has positive results in clinical trial
Belimumab, a drug that targets part of the immune system, provides considerable benefits to people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), experts reveal in Arthritis & Rheumatology. Continue reading
Half of rheumatic rare disease patients face three-year wait for diagnosis
People living with rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases endure major obstacles to diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle according to a new study published by the Rare Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases Alliance (RAIRDA). Continue reading
New over the counter painkiller “can be considered first-line option” for people with flaring joint pain
A new lipid formulation of low dose ibuprofen seems to work as well as a higher dose (prescription strength) standard ibuprofen, experts report in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Continue reading