Polymyalgia rheumatica
Tiny scorpion-derived proteins deliver arthritis drugs to joints
A minute protein in scorpion venom that rapidly accumulates in joint cartilage has been linked with steroids to reverse arthritis inflammation in arthritis. The drugs concentrated in the joints, potentially avoiding the body-wide toxicities and infection risks caused by non-targeted treatment. Continue reading
Online consultations for people with chronic pain during lockdown
Conditions for people living with chronic pain have been exacerbated by the covid-19 pandemic but telemedicine may improve the situation, according to research from the University of Bath. Continue reading
Exercise and nutrition key part of inflammatory arthritis treatment experts advise
Regular exercise and healthy eating should be discussed at regular intervals with people who have inflammatory forms of arthritis, experts advise in a review of the evidence. Continue reading
Common musculoskeletal diseases associated with mental health
Musculoskeletal diseases are associated with mental disorders and subjective mental health in older adults, reveals research in a leading academic journal. 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
