Polymyalgia rheumatica
Long COVID more likely in autoimmune disease patients
Nearly 30% of people with autoimmune disease seem to be affected by long COVID after infection, says data in The Journal of Rheumatology. Joint pain, brain fog and fatigue are the most common symptoms reported. Continue reading
Polyunsaturated fatty acids combat inflammation
A new review highlights the important role of diet and lifestyle in the management of rheumatoid arthritis. Outlook for people diagnosed with the autoimmune condition has drastically improved due to new drugs, but there is still a way to go. Continue reading
Bat protein ASC2 fights arthritis, heart disease and slows ageing
A protein from bats – ASC2 – could stave off health issues including arthritis, COVID-19 and heart disease, and even contain the key to slowing the ageing process, says research in a leading journal.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.
Polyphenol-rich diet prevents inflammation in older people
A diet rich in polyphenols appears to hold off inflammation in older people. How? By altering the microbes in the gut and inducing the production of a potent neuroprotective antioxidant called indole 3-propionic acid (IPA).
