Rheumatoid Arthritis
New discovery may reverse atherosclerosis associated with rheumatoid arthritis
A molecule called resolvin (RvT)4 has been found to enhance the body’s natural defences against atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Continue reading
Physical activity recommended for fatigue in inflammatory arthritis
When we are fatigued, taking exercise feels like an impossibility. Just walking across the room to the bathroom is an effort; donning a pair of trainers and trudging around the block – let alone going for a swim – is simply out of the question.
Yet increasing evidence shows that’s exactly what we must force ourselves to do, in order to counter the physical and mental lethargy that fatigue presents. And little by little, we will see the positive effects. Continue reading
Polyunsaturated fatty acids combat inflammation
A new review highlights the important role of diet and lifestyle in the management of rheumatoid arthritis. Outlook for people diagnosed with the autoimmune condition has drastically improved due to new drugs, but there is still a way to go. Continue reading
Microneedles: a new technique to administer arthritis drugs?
People with arthritis may one day receive their medication via microneedles, a team explains in a leading journal. Continue reading
Chronic arthritis pain: unlocking the power of nutrition
Can what we eat make a difference to our health conditions? Research is certainly leaning towards the fact that diet does play a role in inflammation and musculoskeletal pain.
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