Osteoporosis
Bone mineral density is decreased in fibromyalgia syndrome – new findings
Bone mineral density in the lower back appears to be decreased in people with fibromyalgia, so screening this group for osteoporosis is advised, experts highlight in Rheumatology International.
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Menopausal hormone therapy improves bone structure and mass
Women who have hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes may enjoy improved bone structure as well as bone mass, according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Continue reading
The government must do more to support people with arthritis to work highlights Arthritis Research UK
The government launched a consultation on 31 October 2016 looking at the employment, health and welfare support available for people with disabilities and long-term conditions such as arthritis. Continue reading
Hip fracture patients recover better in high-occupancy nursing homes with higher level physician staffing
Quality of post-acute care that older adults hospitalised with hip fracture receive has a greater impact on long-term recovery than the care they receive at the hospital, says new research in Medical Care.
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New form of ibuprofen may offer healthier – and faster – pain relief than the current version
Manufacturing ibuprofen with arginine (an amino acid) could negate the cardiovascular side effects of the drug, suggests new research in The FASEB Journal.
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