Stomach infection with Helicobacter pylori may be associated with osteoporosis
Infection with a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori has been associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis. The findings are based on evidence from 22 studies involving 24,176 people.Some painkillers may worsen arthritis inflammation long-term
Taking anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen and naproxen for osteoarthritis may actually make knee joint inflammation worse over time, researchers highlight at a recent conference.Immersive virtual reality can help manage chronic pain – evidence review
Immersive virtual reality could become a mainstream way of taking on chronic pain after a new evidence review highlights its potential.Rheumatoid arthritis link with thyroid dysfunction
Many studies have looked at the risk of thyroid dysfunction in people with rheumatoid arthritis but the outcomes have been conflicting. So a team set out to review all of the evidence to establish if there is a pattern.Dr John Bowes and Dr Gisela Orozco reveal how genetic investigations will transform outcomes for people with psoriatic arthritis in the future
Scientists are always on the lookout for new psoriatic arthritis treatments. And the rapidly evolving field of genetics is throwing up some exciting new findings that could make a huge difference to the quality of life of people affected.
