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Spine fracture risk in women with osteoporosis is reduced by new drug, romosozumab
A new treatment has been associated with rapid and large reductions in vertebral fracture, according to a large study presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology. Continue reading
Early intervention in pre-rheumatoid arthritis reduces risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Early therapeutic intervention in people with pre-rheumatoid arthritis significantly reduces the risk of the occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis 52 weeks later, experts highlight at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology. Continue reading
Concerns about glucocorticoid side effects are highlighted in new study
More work needs to be done to address the side effects of glucocorticoid therapy, which is used in rheumatoid arthritis according to a study from Arthritis Research UK. Continue reading
Steroid injections for plantar heel pain might work for one month only
Local steroid injections may slightly reduce pain for up to one month in people with plantar heel pain (painful soles of heels) according to a new review of the evidence. Continue reading
Insomnia genes discovered – groundbreaking research
Seven genes for insomnia have been found by a team of international researchers, they report in Nature Genetics. Continue reading
