Psoriatic arthritis
Postcode lottery for grants that improve lives of people with arthritis
A new independent report has found that the application process for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is outdated, overly complex and involves excessive waiting times. This means that many people with arthritis are missing out on home aids and adaptations that enable them to live independently.Location of key protein – Del 1 – helps body resolve inflammation says new research
A research team has found a particular protein – Del 1 – that plays a key role in getting the body back to normal after inflammation says a new study in Nature Immunology. Continue reading
Filgotinib seems to be effective in people with psoriatic arthritis says new research
Filgotinib, an oral selective JAK1 inhibitor currently under investigation for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease may also be of interest to those with psoriatic arthritis according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting. Continue reading
Golimumab performs well in new evidence review
Golimumab, a tumor necrosis factor inhibitor that is used for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, has been found to work well and offers a good safety profile, a team outlines in Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease. Continue reading
Tiny magnetic particles could be used to manage chronic pain
A gel-like material containing tiny magnetic particles may one day be used to manage chronic pain from disease or injury, bioengineers report in Advanced Materials. The study demonstrates the promising use of biomechanical forces that push and pull on cells to treat disease. Continue reading
