(13/08/2015) People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are more likely to experience hardening of the arteries – a major risk factor for heart disease – if they are anxious, stressed or depressed, a new study has found. According to the findings, a lack of social support can also increase the risk. RA is a chronic and
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(30/07/2015) It is already known that people with arthritis should continue to exercise as this can help the painful condition. However, a pilot study has found that those affected should consider high-intensity interval training as part of their workout routine. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that can cause pain and immobility. As a
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(21/07/2015) People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who undergo a total knee replacement can expect to experience less pain and a better quality of life afterwards, a new study has found. However, these improvements will not be as good as those experienced by people with osteoarthritis. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that causes pain
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(20/07/2015) Children who take antibiotics may have an increased risk of developing juvenile arthritis. Arthritis refers to an inflammation of the joints that causes pain and immobility. Juvenile arthritis (JA) refers to a number of forms of arthritis that begin in a child or young person before they are 16 years old. Around 1,000 children
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(10/07/2015) Healthcare professionals are being urged to refer patients with arthritis to a programme which helps people to manage the condition better and has been proven to reduce pain and fatigue among sufferers. Arthritis refers to an inflammation of the joints that can cause pain and immobility. The condition can range from mild to severe
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(25/06/2015) Around 850 rheumatology patients in Galway have had their outpatient appointments postponed because of staff shortages, the HSE has confirmed. The patients, some of whom suffer with painful conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, were due to be seen in Merlin Park Hospital during July and August, however these appointments will now be
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(08/06/2015) Only one in every 20 people worldwide had no health problems in 2013, a major new analysis has revealed. According to the findings, the vast majority of people worldwide were affected by some sort of health problem in 2013, with one-third of the global population – that is 2.3 billion people – experiencing more
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(05/05/2015) People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk of suffering a surprise heart attack, a new study has found. According to the findings, as many as one in four RA patients could suffer a heart attack despite showing no symptoms. RA is a chronic and often painful disease affecting the joints, causing them
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(30/04/2015) People with the painful condition, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), could see a major improvement in their condition if their treatments were timed in line with their body clock, Irish scientists have claimed. According to a team from Maynooth University, they have found evidence that coordinating treatment times with the timing of disease symptoms can be
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(09/03/2015) People with the common arthritic disease, gout, may have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found. Gout is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis. It causes sudden and severe episodes of joint pain, swelling, tenderness and warmth. It most commonly affects the joint at the base of the
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