Psoriatic arthritis
A diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis is not the end of the world although it may feel like it at first, says Tom Huntley
Around nine years ago when I was in my mid thirties my right knee began to swell and lock. At first the healthcare professionals did not know what it was; sometimes they drained up to 120ml of liquid from my knee. I had regular steroid injections that occasionally worked and occasionally didn’t. Continue reading
New dietary recommendations for adults with psoriatic arthritis
Adults with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis can supplement their medical treatment with dietary interventions to reduce disease severity, says a large review of the evidence by the National Psoriasis Foundation in the US. Continue reading
New drug Xeljanz approved for treatment of psoriatic arthritis in EU
Twice-daily 5mg doses of tofacitinib citrate (Xeljanz) in combination with methotrexate, has been approved by the European Commission for adult patients with psoriatic arthritis who have had an inadequate response or who are intolerant to a prior disease-modifying antirheumatic drug. Continue reading
People with arthritis are missing out on vital free support in their homes
Independence and safety of people with arthritis are at risk because they are missing out on aids and adaptations they are entitled to from local authorities, says a new report from Arthritis Research UK. Continue reading
Golimumab improves skin psoriasis in people with psoriatic arthritis
Intravenous doses of golimumab resulted in clinically meaningful improvements in skin psoriasis in people with psoriatic arthritis as early as week 14, regardless of methotrexate use and nail symptoms, according to findings presented at an international conference. Continue reading
