Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ideal diet revealed for people with rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology specialists are often asked about precise dietary recommendations for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Other than standard healthy eating advice it can be difficult to give exact instructions as the science at times appears to conflict.
Continue readingBerry good news! Blueberry compound could treat inflammatory disorders
A compound found in blueberries – pterostilbene – is under the spotlight as a potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease, with wide implications for other inflammatory diseases, the scientists involved claim in a leading academic journal.
Continue readingTen minutes of massage or rest helps the body fight stress
Short, easy-to-apply relaxation techniques can activate the body’s regenerative system for fighting stress – great news for people whose arthritis symptoms are impacted by stress.
Continue readingTo taper or not to taper? Reducing corticosteroid use in rheumatoid arthritis
A large multinational study that looked at the pros and cons of early discontinuation of corticosteroids in people with rheumatoid arthritis has reported relatively positive results in favour of tapering.
Continue readingAdults with inflammatory arthritis have similar risk of hospital admission as other COVID-19 patients says new research
It has been a concern that people with arthritis may be at increased risk of COVID-19 complications, but a new pair of reports suggests that the risk is the same for adults with and without arthritis.
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