Psoriatic arthritis
Experts discover proteins that may trigger psoriasis – implications for psoriatic arthritis
Scientists believe they have taken a huge leap toward identifying the root causes of psoriasis, dramatically advancing efforts to understand how it develops and how to stop it. Continue reading
Steroid research could bring new drugs with fewer side effects
New anti-inflammatory drugs that avoid the harmful side effects of steroids could be developed after the discovery of a key mechanism that these treatments use to combat inflammation, says research in Nature Communications. Continue reading
Brighton Marathon beckons. Iona Walton from Arthritis Digest magazine fundraises for leading arthritis charity
I’ve taken the plunge… and signed up to run the Brighton Marathon this April. And it’s all thanks to you, the community we’ve created via our website, facebook and twitter.
I’ve been editing Arthritis Digest magazine for over two years and now realise the devastating impact that arthritis and similar conditions can have on every aspect of life for some people. Continue reading
Heart health risks associated with arthritis drugs – new review
The potential heart health risks associated with some arthritis therapies have been evaluated in a new review in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Experts looked at the association between cardiovascular events and drugs used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. Data from 34 studies was analysed and results suggest that: Continue reading
Tai chi, pilates and yoga exercise programme in hospital setting reduces stiffness and improves balance and fatigue in people with arthritis
Older adults experienced less pain, reduced stiffness and less fatigue after taking part in a hospital-based exercise programme, experts from the Hospital for Special Surgery in the US explain.
A total of 1,400 adults took part in a weekly exercise programmes, which included pilates, yoga, tai chi and dance. Continue reading