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Gout – True or False? The Peculiar Case of M’Garry

Crystal gazing in rheumatology Some rheumatological diseases, such as gout, bear names that reflect their antiquity. Alfred Baring Garrod [1876] referred to gout as “probably… Read More

Information about the abatacept (Orencia®) Shortage

There are currently shortages of abatacept (Orencia®) products in Australia. If you are currently taking abatacept (Orencia®), these shortages may affect your treatment. The shortages… Read More

Staying Moving, Staying Stronger (SMSS)

This project is also funded by the Australian Government and aims to develop consumer resources for Aboriginal Australians living with arthritis. The overall principle underpinning… Read More

AOWA leading a project in Aboriginal Health

In 2019, Arthritis Australia worked with AOWA to develop a successful tender, funded by the Commonwealth Government of Australia, to run a project to support… Read More

Abatacept (Orencia®) shortages now resolved

The shortages of abatacept (Orencia®) subcutaneous products in Australia will be resolved from 1 July 2022. Bristol Myers Squibb Australia is pleased to advise that… Read More

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The Taxonomy War in Rheumatology

“Taxonomy is described sometimes as a science and sometimes as an art, but really, it’s a battleground. Even today, there is more disorder in the… Read More

How are wrists and hands affected by arthritis?

Any joint in your fingers, thumbs, knuckles, and wrists can be affected by arthritis. Many different types of arthritis can affect your hands and cause… Read More

Strengthening Aching Joints. The Dilemma of People Living with Osteoarthritis.

Physical activity is important for good health and is prescribed by healthcare professionals to treat a range of chronic health conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease… Read More

Spotlight on analgesics as part of osteoarthritis management

Analgesics are the name for any medicine that relieves pain. You may also know them as pain relievers. There may not be a cure for… Read More

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… Read More

Putting into question: The value of expensive biological therapy for people with rheumatoid arthritis in Western Australia

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a long-term inflammatory auto-immune disease that mainly affects the lining of synovial joints. It can cause irreversible joint damage, economic challenges,… Read More

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… Read More

Hench’s Hunch: Rheumatology’s Sherlock Holmes

“Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth.” Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle [1859-1930] Dr Philip Showalter Hench… Read More

Cloudy with a Chance of Rheumatism

by Dr John Quintner Consultant Physician in Pain Medicine & Rheumatology (retired) Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all… Read More

Small Changes can make a Huge Difference

By Dave Parsons BSc. (Occupational Therapy) Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory condition that primarily affects the body's joints. The best management of… Read More

Medicinal Cannabis: Is it a cure-all?

Australia legalised Medicinal Cannabis (MC) in 2016 and not surprisingly, it is taking time for doctors and patients to "wrap their heads around it." Furthermore,… Read More

What care should you receive when you have musculoskeletal pain?

You woke with pain in your low back over 2 weeks ago and it still hasn’t settled down. You don’t remember doing anything in particular,… Read More

New campaign reveals blind spot for older Australians

Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA is urging older Australians to look out for symptoms of silent inflammation that could put their eyesight at risk, and to… Read More

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‘Should I stop taking glucosamine for my osteoarthritis?’

Recent media reports have raised concern over the use of glucosamine in the treatment of osteoarthritis after The Australian Rheumatology Association (ARA) released a statement… Read More

Lupus Research

By Professor Hans Nossent Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune condition of unclear causes of the disease and with wide-ranging manifestations. Despite developments… Read More

What is Gout?

What is Gout? Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs when uric acid levels in the blood rise above that which can remain soluble,… Read More

The Placebo Effect in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis

"One of the most successful physicians I have ever known assured me that he used more bread pills, more colored water, and powders of hickory… Read More

Ankylosing Spondylitis

What is Ankylosing Spondylitis? Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a disease involving inflammation, mainly of the joints of the spine and of the sacroiliac joints (where… Read More