New health strategies continue to ignore osteoporosis
A recent announcement from the Health Secretary regarding women’s health priorities included problem periods, women’s health research and support for domestic and sexual abuse victims are among the government’s priorities. A glaring omission, however, is osteoporosis. Continue reading
Polyunsaturated fatty acids combat inflammation
A new review highlights the important role of diet and lifestyle in the management of rheumatoid arthritis. Outlook for people diagnosed with the autoimmune condition has drastically improved due to new drugs, but there is still a way to go. Continue reading
Steroid creams – corticosteroids – affect bone health
Higher doses of topical corticosteroids, which are commonly used to treat inflammatory skin conditions, are linked with increased risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures associated with osteoporosis. Continue reading
What is undifferentiated connective tissue disease and why is more research needed? Dr Sarah Dyball reports
Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) is an uncommon autoimmune rheumatic condition that has a broad range of signs and symptoms.
People with UCTD have symptoms and lab test results which are not extensive or specific enough to meet criteria for a diagnosis of a defined connective tissue disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), Sjögren’s disease or myositis. Continue reading
Microneedles: a new technique to administer arthritis drugs?
People with arthritis may one day receive their medication via microneedles, a team explains in a leading journal. Continue reading
