Retinoic acid may treat hand osteoarthritis
Retinoic acid could soon play a key anti-inflammatory role in hand osteoarthritis outlines leading arthritis charity, Versus Arthritis. A nutrient made from vitamin A, retinoic acid is needed by the body in small amounts to function and stay healthy.
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.
My positive attitude has helped me navigate the years since I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, highlights Shama Amin from The Apprentice
Shama Amin is a strong woman. She has five sons and runs her own business. Shama does not do weak. So when she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis almost 10 years ago, Shama decided that she and her husband would keep the diagnosis between themselves.Eat like the Med to reduce rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
Following a Mediterranean diet should become mainstream advice for people with rheumatoid arthritis experts suggest after reviewing the latest research.
Long-term opioid use… are you at risk?
Almost one-third of people with rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia may be at risk of long-term opioid painkiller use, researchers warn in the British Medical Journal.
