Category: Arthritis
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Celebrating AOWA’s Golden Jubilee: The Remarkable Story of Arthritis Care in Western Australia
This year we celebrate 50 years of service to the community of Western Australia and reflect on the rich history of our community-focused organisation. The Arthritis Foundation owes its beginnings […]
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Update on Psoriatic disease
Psoriasis was first recognized as a disease confined to the skin and subsequently associated with a form of arthritis (“arthritic psoriasis”); it is now believed to be a chronic autoimmune […]
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Navigating the NDIS: Some helpful tips from Local Area Coordinators regarding accessing support and funding through the NDIS
The NDIS application process may be daunting, but it’s worth seeking support to enhance daily independence. Your Local Area Coordinator (LAC) can simplify the process by guiding individuals with accessing, […]
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica: A Bane Of Old Age
You reach the ripe old age of 70 without encountering any health problems. But suddenly, your life changes for the worse. You have acquired a mysterious-sounding condition that goes by […]
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What is Fibromyalgia? The Saga Continues
A recent paper published under the auspices of the Royal College of Physicians aims to provide “succinct, relevant information for patients and clinicians about FMS (fibromyalgia syndrome) and its diagnosis” […]
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Australians ‘in the dark’ with arthritis: one of our most prevalent and costly diseases
LANDMARK REPORT REVEALS HIDDEN HEALTH CRISIS WITH CRITICAL GAPS IN ARTHRITIS RESEARCH Despite arthritis being one of our most prevalent and expensive diseases, impacting over 3.6 million Australians (or 1 […]