Psoriatic arthritis
Fibromyalgia seems to impair response to biologic drugs in psoriatic arthritis says new research
People with psoriatic arthritis who have fibromyalgia too are less likely to respond well to biologic drugs, says interesting research in Rheumatology. Continue reading
Fatigue and gastric side effects top methotrexate complaints
The most common adverse events associated with methotrexate in people with rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are fatigue and gastrointestinal complaints, according to a study presented at an international conference. 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
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