Rheumatoid Arthritis
Biologics can finally be given to some people with moderate rheumatoid arthritis
For the first time, biologics have been recommended for the treatment of some people with moderate rheumatoid arthritis in draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Continue readingThink positive to obtain best results from arthritis treatment
Positive expectations about the success of rheumatoid arthritis treatment seems to influence its eventual outcome, highlights interesting research in a leading journal.
Continue readingOmega-3 lowers inflammation and stress in body and mind
A high daily dose of an omega-3 supplement may reduce stress-related inflammation and help slow the effects of ageing, new research suggests. The fatty acids have been found to suppress damage and boost protection at the cellular level during and after a stressful event.
Continue readingAromatherapy benefits people with arthritis says evidence review
The use of aromatherapy in arthritis and other rheumatic conditions is given the thumbs up in a new evidence review, and lavender oil is the most popular.
Continue readingAgents linked to industrialisation may be the root of inflammatory arthritis due to their impact on the gut lining
The impact of modern living on the gut’s epithelial barrier may be to blame for inflammatory arthritis and other conditions a research team suggests in a leading journal.
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