arthritis information
Fear of movement reduces quality of life for people with osteoarthritis
People with knee osteoarthritis are experiencing a decreased quality of life due to a fear of movement associated with the condition, says research published in Arthritis Care & Research. Continue reading
Antidepressants and opioids linked to higher fracture risk in rheumatoid arthritis
Opioids and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors – a group of antidepressants – are associated with higher risk of osteoporotic fractures in people with rheumatoid arthritis, according to data presented at an international rheumatology conference in the US. Continue reading
Obesity linked to lower remission and higher disability in people with rheumatoid arthritis
People with rheumatoid arthritis whose body-mass index scores are higher have lower rates of remission and greater rates of disability. Continue reading
Omega-3 fatty acid may improve sleep and reduce depression in people with lupus
Higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids seems to improve sleep quality and decrease depressive symptoms in people with lupus, according to research presented at a recent international rheumatology conference. Continue reading
The loss of your former self is a mourning process and I don’t know if and when that ends, says Andrea Willis
Most of us have experienced some form of loss in our lives. As a society we have learned how to cope with the finality of death. There are religious and cultural ceremonies, people attend memorials, send cards and flowers and even bring food. Continue reading
