Abatacept (Orencia®) – Update
Earlier this year, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), the manufacturer of abatacept (Orencia®), imposed supply restrictions on this biologic medication due to global supply chain challenges.… Read More
AJ Smith Society
Do you give to charity in the hope of curing cancer, preventing blindness, or slowing the development of Alzheimer’s? Perhaps you sponsor a child or… Read More
9 signs you have inflammation in your body. Could an anti-inflammatory diet help?
There is a lot of health buzz around the term “inflammation” right now. From new scientific discoveries to celebrities and social media influencers, it seems… Read More
Both men and women need strong bones, but their skeletons grow differently across ages
Men and women respond differently to diseases and treatments for biological, social and psychological reasons. In this series on Gender Medicine, experts explore these differences… Read More
Staying Moving, Staying Strong Project
Download Brochures Here Request Printed Brochures Here Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA (AOWA) are excited to announce that we have recently completed a project that we… Read More
Sore joints now it’s getting cold? It’s tempting to be less active – but doing more could help you feel better
One in three Australians has a musculoskeletal condition involving joint pain, and the most common cause is arthritis. Around 3.6 million Australians have arthritis, and… Read More
The Future Burden of Arthritis in Australia: Projections to 2040
New Report Reveals Generations Hit Hardest with ArthritisNew forecast projections released by Arthritis Australia reveal Millennials are facing a painful and debilitating health crisis by… Read More
Knowledge Enhances Your Skills: The KEYS to arthritis self-management
Arthritis is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. However, with the right knowledge and self-management techniques, individuals can maintain a higher quality… Read More
Osteoporosis: Planning Your Exercise Program
Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose minerals (such as calcium) more quickly than the body can replace them, leading to a loss of bone thickness (bone… Read More
Medicinal Cannabis and the Elderly: The risks outweigh the benefits
In the realm of modern medicine, where innovation and exploration often meet cautious contemplation, the integration of medicinal cannabis has sparked both hope and scepticism.… Read More
How to care for your sore hands and wrists when your life is online
We are back to pounding keyboards and swiping phones for another year. But with so much of today’s learning, working and socialising happening via devices,… Read More
Pioneering Progress: Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA’s Journey from Vision to Impact
As early autumn graced the city of Perth on March 13, 1972, a small but dedicated group of medical professionals and citizens in Western Australia… Read More
8 Foods to Keep your Joints Healthy
Inflammation is one of the key contributors to pain. In arthritis, the inflammation can bring on debilitating joint pain and so making small changes by… Read More
Arthritis and Exercise in Winter
The benefits of exercise are well established; however, many people with arthritis feel their symptoms worsen during the cooler months. This, combined with the cold… Read More
Cheaper medicines from 60-day dispensing
From 1 September 2023, many patients living with an ongoing health condition who are stable on their current treatment will be able to receive twice… Read More
ARA COVID-19 Vaccination for People with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIRD)
The following information is from the Australian Rheumatology Association (30 June 2021). Why is it important for me to have the vaccine? Some diseases (including… Read More
Spotlight on Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs in people who also have the skin condition psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common auto-immune… Read More
Yoga promotes wellbeing of teens with chronic pain
Yoga is a comprehensive system of philosophy and lifestyle practices that can be incorporated into daily life activities. Yoga is becoming increasingly popular in Western… Read More
Reduce obesity and joint injuries to cut the rise in joint replacements
Media Release: 17 May 2013 Escalating rates of joint replacements could be slashed by tackling obesity and preventing sports injuries, according to Arthritis Australia and… Read More
Predicting Fractures in Patients with Osteoporosis
Most fractures of the hip, arms, legs, arms and spine in elderly people are associated with osteoporosis. This is a common condition in older women,… Read More
Address specialist shortages to avoid disability associated with rheumatoid arthritis
Posted on: 29/05/2013 Specialist shortages are creating unacceptable delays in initiating the early treatment for people with rheumatoid arthritis that is critical to avoid permanent… Read More
Paracetamol warning – Arthritis Australia’s response
It’s the most common painkiller in every medicine cupboard but paracetamol is poisoning 8,000 Aussies a year. More than 150 patients a week are hospitalised… Read More
Alarm over Ross River virus
A crisis meeting will be held next week to tackle growing concerns about Ross River virus in WA, as the number of cases of the… Read More
Aussies propose fracture threshold
Australian researchers have proposed a new set of intervention thresholds for fracture risk in response to concerns that at-risk patients are not getting the right… Read More