The opioid pendulum: risks and benefits are a balancing act, reports Dr Meghna Jani
Musculoskeletal conditions are one of the most common reasons for prescribing opioid drugs such as codeine, tramadol, oxycodone and morphine. Whether it is knee pain, back pain, rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia, it is likely that most of us know someone who has been on these pain medications.
Laura Wright’s brush with septic arthritis cemented her determination to keep fit and live life to the full
One of the biggest selling classical artists of the last decade, Laura Wright’s rendition of the National Anthem – and her wide repertoire of other songs – inspires Royalty and sporting fans alike.Statins appear to reduce some inflammatory markers for people with rheumatoid arthritis
Statins first entered the UK’s medical scene in the 1980s, so the data surrounding them is stacking up. We now know that they do lower cholesterol for people with rheumatoid arthritis, but their effect on the arthritis symptoms themselves has been less clear – until now.
Sleep hormone melatonin may improve bone strength and help with arthritis
Melatonin could be a useful agent for controlling, diminishing or suppressing bone-related disorders including osteoporosis and benefit people with arthritis.
Medical cannabis therapy for chronic health issues may improve quality of life
Australian patients with chronic health issues who were prescribed medical cannabis enjoyed significant improvements in many health issues, says new research in PLOS ONE.
