Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis biologic drugs benefit bones
Biologics – state of the art drugs used in rheumatoid arthritis when other medication has not reduced symptoms – seem to improve osteoporosis too.
Lose weight (if you need to) to reduce rheumatic disease
A higher body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of five different rheumatic diseases: osteoarthritis; rheumatism; gout; psoriatic arthritis; and inflammatory spondylitis. Continue reading
Bat protein ASC2 fights arthritis, heart disease and slows ageing
A protein from bats – ASC2 – could stave off health issues including arthritis, COVID-19 and heart disease, and even contain the key to slowing the ageing process, says research in a leading journal.Essential oils take on arthritis pain and stiffness – evidence review
When essential oils are applied topically – ie gently massaged into the skin – they appear to be helpful as an add-on treatment in reducing pain and stiffness in musculoskeletal disorders says new research.
Transitioning from paediatric to adult rheumatology services: Dr Jenny Humphreys highlights what is involved
Arthritis is usually considered a disease which affects older people, so it can come as a surprise that it also impacts some children from a very young age.
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