New procedure – geniculate artery embolisation – reduces knee arthritis inflammation and pain
A minimally invasive procedure called geniculate artery embolisation shows promise in the treatment of people with knee arthritis, a team of experts outlines in The Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. Continue reading
Commute and work stress predict sick leave more than fibromyalgia disease factors
Women with fibromyalgia take sick leave due to workplace factors rather than fibromyalgia characteristics, according to a study in BMC Rheumatology. Continue reading
Avoid heavily processed food to maintain healthy heart in rheumatoid arthritis
Eating ultra-processed food is associated with higher risk of heart disease in rheumatoid arthritis researchers report in Clinical Rheumatology. Continue reading
TENS seems to lower fibromyalgia pain experts discover
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation – TENS – during activity improves movement‐evoked pain and other patient‐reported outcomes in women with fibromyalgia, researchers outline in Arthritis & Rheumatology. Continue reading
Air pollution is bad for bone health according to new research
Exposure to air pollution has a negative impact on bone health, says a study published in JAMA Network Open. Continue reading
