Arthritis Digest

03/09/2024

Women with high ultra-processed food intake have a higher lupus risk compared to those who avoid such foods. And sugary or artificially sweetened beverages are most strongly associated with lupus: https://arthritisdigest.co.uk/sugar-and-artificially-sweetened-drinks-associated-with-lupus/

29/08/2024

Red wine compound resveratrol may not reduce knee arthritis pain
https://arthritisdigest.co.uk/red-wine-compound-resveratrol-may-not-reduce-knee-arthritis-pain/

27/08/2024

Strictly controlling inflammation can heal bone erosions in rheumatoid arthritis, according to a presenter at a recent rheumatology conference
https://arthritisdigest.co.uk/controlling-inflammation-can-heal-rheumatoid-arthritis-bone-erosions/

19/08/2024

New issue alert! Check out our interview with the wonderful Kelly-Anne Lyons. Plus insights into what new research means for people with arthritis, fibromyalgia and joint pain, products that can help, foods that work on inflammation, expert advice and much much more!
https://pocketmags.com/arthritis-digest-magazine

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16/08/2024

Drug finding gives optimism to millions with osteoarthritis
https://arthritisdigest.co.uk/drug-finding-gives-optimism-to-millions-with-osteoarthritis/

14/08/2024

The cause of long COVID inside lung tissues has been discovered by researchers – leading to identification of a potential treatment to take on the respiratory symptoms
https://arthritisdigest.co.uk/some-arthritis-drugs-may-relieve-long-covid-symptoms/

08/08/2024

It's official! Prunes preserve bone density and strength scientists confirm:
https://arthritisdigest.co.uk/prunes-preserve-bone-density-and-strength/

05/08/2024

High intensity workout boosts health for people with fibromyalgia
https://arthritisdigest.co.uk/high-intensity-workout-boosts-health-for-people-with-fibromyalgia/

02/08/2024

What do we know about diet and arthritis symptoms? New research highlights importance of eating well to reduce inflammation and pain
https://arthritisdigest.co.uk/eat-well-to-reduce-arthritis-symptoms-inflammation-and-pain/

31/07/2024

Earlier use of biologics may improve long-term lupus outcomes
https://arthritisdigest.co.uk/earlier-use-of-biologics-may-improve-long-term-lupus-outcomes/

12/07/2024

Bimekizumab reduces psoriatic arthritis symptoms - new study
https://arthritisdigest.co.uk/bimekizumab-reduces-psoriatic-arthritis-symptoms/

A drug called bimekizumab shows rapid, clinically meaningful improvements to patient reported outcomes in psoriatic arthritis that were sustained up to one year, according to research in Rheumatology. Improvements in physical and psychological scores were seen as early as four weeks into treatment a...

09/07/2024

A new osteoporosis drug treatment called abaloparatide looks set to be recommended for postmenopausal women by The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
https://arthritisdigest.co.uk/abaloparatide-new-option-for-osteoporosis-treatment/

A new osteoporosis drug treatment called abaloparatide is set to be recommended for postmenopausal women by The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Abaloparatide, which is an anabolic drug, works in a slightly different way to many other drug treatments as it stimulates bone fo...

05/07/2024

Brain training treatment for fibromyalgia pain: https://arthritisdigest.co.uk/brain-training-treatment-for-fibromyalgia-pain/

02/07/2024

Shortages of medicines including abatacept affect people with arthritis
https://arthritisdigest.co.uk/shortages-of-medicines-including-abatacept-affect-people-with-arthritis/

28/06/2024

Reiki helps take on health anxiety in fibromyalgia says new research
https://arthritisdigest.co.uk/reiki-helps-health-anxiety-in-fibromyalgia-says-new-research/

25/06/2024

Adults with a history of low back pain went nearly twice as long without a recurrence if they walked regularly - new research
https://arthritisdigest.co.uk/walk-the-walk-to-ease-low-back-pain/

18/06/2024

Berberine, a natural compound already used in traditional Chinese medicine, may have some benefits for people with autoimmune disease, says a new review of the evidence:
https://arthritisdigest.co.uk/plant-compound-berberine-may-have-future-role-in-autoimmune-disease-treatment/

13/06/2024

Common plant chemical – flavonoids – lower rheumatoid arthritis risk
https://arthritisdigest.co.uk/common-plant-chemical-flavonoids-lower-rheumatoid-arthritis-risk/