Agents linked to industrialisation may be the root of inflammatory arthritis due to their impact on the gut lining
The impact of modern living on the gut’s epithelial barrier may be to blame for inflammatory arthritis and other conditions a research team suggests in a leading journal.
Continue readingThe vital role of arthritis drugs in COVID-19 treatment
Arthritis drugs have hit the headlines as treatment for COVID-19. What does the evidence say so far? Two stages of COVID-19 have been recognised: the initial viral stage and the immune response phase, when we see hyperinflammation associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Continue readingFocus on mental health when reducing disease activity in psoriatic arthritis
Anxiety and depression reduce the likelihood of achieving sustained minimal disease activity in psoriatic arthritis, says a study in Arthritis Care & Research, highlighting the importance of looking after mental health in people affected by the inflammatory disease.
Continue readingFibromyalgia may lead to temperature sensitivity says new research
People with fibromyalgia may be super-sensitive to cold temperatures, according to evidence in The Journal of Pain.
Continue readingNew non-surgical treatment – genicular artery embolization – may improve knee function and reduce pain
A non-surgical treatment for knee arthritis – genicular artery embolization (GAE) – appears to be safe and effective in providing immediate and long-term pain relief, says a new study from the US.
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