Sjogren’s syndrome
Frankincense has important anti-inflammatory properties
An inflammatory enzyme is reprogrammed into an anti-inflammatory enzyme by frankincense, the resin of the Boswellia tree, says new research in Natural Chemical Biology. Continue reading
Does fibromyalgia have a greater impact on daily life than other rheumatic diseases?
People with fibromyalgia may find it more difficult to adjust to their disease and use poorer strategies to cope with pain than people with rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis or Sjögren’s syndrome says research in Pain Medicine. Continue reading
Education and support for Spanish speakers available on CreakyJoints Español
CreakyJoints, a digital arthritis community for people with arthritis and caregivers worldwide, recently launched CreakyJoints Español (www.creakyjoints.org.es), a new website for Spanish-speaking people who seek arthritis education, support, activism, and patient-centred research. Continue reading
Postcode lottery for grants that improve lives of people with arthritis
A new independent report has found that the application process for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is outdated, overly complex and involves excessive waiting times. This means that many people with arthritis are missing out on home aids and adaptations that enable them to live independently.Tiny magnetic particles could be used to manage chronic pain
A gel-like material containing tiny magnetic particles may one day be used to manage chronic pain from disease or injury, bioengineers report in Advanced Materials. The study demonstrates the promising use of biomechanical forces that push and pull on cells to treat disease. Continue reading
