Tackling polypharmacy in rheumatology clinics
Consultant Pharmacist Hilary McKee runs regular rheumatology clinics at Antrim Hospital in Northern Ireland. She is an independent prescriber and much of her work involves review and fine-tuning […]
Consultant Pharmacist Hilary McKee runs regular rheumatology clinics at Antrim Hospital in Northern Ireland. She is an independent prescriber and much of her work involves review and fine-tuning […]
Researchers have provided the molecular explanation for why some osteoporosis drugs offer protection against Covid-19. The study, by researchers at the University of York, builds on work conducted […]
New research, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that repeated doses of paracetamol in people aged 65 and over, can lead to an increased […]
Osteoarthritis affects 600 million people worldwide, making it a leading cause of disability. With no disease-modifying treatments available or on the horizon, oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are […]
A new study led by researchers at University Hospitals Connor Whole Health found that adults initially receiving chiropractic spinal manipulation for newly diagnosed radicular low back pain (sciatica) […]
A natural molecule present in coffee could improve muscle health and function, according to a new study. The molecule, trigonelline, also occurs in the human body, in the […]
New research published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research suggests that the physical postures, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices of yoga may benefit individuals with back pain. In the study, […]
New research indicates that higher doses of topical corticosteroids, which are commonly used to treat inflammatory skin conditions, are linked with elevated risks of osteoporosis and bone fractures […]
Obesity is associated with worse flare symptoms and worse quality of life among patients with early rheumatoid arthritis, researchers reported on Nov. 12, 2023 at ACR Convergence 2023, […]
Relief could be on the way for people with painful hand osteoarthritis after a Monash University and Alfred Health-led study found an affordable existing drug can help. Until […]
A new study projects nearly 1 billion people will be living with osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, by 2050. Currently, 15% of individuals aged 30 and […]
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London has demonstrated the safety and tolerability of a new drug treatment designed as […]