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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

Gut microbes may play a role in AS

Patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) had a more diverse intestinal microbiota and a greater abundance of intestinal microbes, some of which are linked to severe… Read More

Australians’ experiences with access to health care in 2011-12

The National Health Performance Authority has put out its first Healthy Communities report which shows data on the various factors relating to health and access… Read More

Fibromyalgia secrets uncovers the hidden elements of Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Secrets has made its missions to provide all the latest information about fibromyalgia. The company aims to make patients more aware of their condition… Read More

EULAR to publish new treatment guidelines for Rheumatoid Arthritis

At the annual meeting of EULAR (the European League Against Rheumatism), which was held in June, it was announced that new guidelines for the treatment… Read More

Stress an important factor in Fibromyalgia

The study of 98 female patients with Fibromyalgia who were matched with 35 healthy female controls found that higher levels of stress were associated with… Read More

RA increases risk for blood clots

A new study published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases adds to the evidence that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) increases the risk of developing… Read More

Salmon may help cut risk of arthritis

EATING a weekly portion of salmon could halve the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, researchers have found. People who eat at least one serving of… Read More

Fact or Fiction: A blood test for Fibromyalgia?

A concern arose after an American biomedical company, EpicGenetic's, announced an offer to provide "patients and their families with a conclusive answer in their search… Read More

New immune cell ‘could help to combat autoimmune disease’

US scientists have identified a new means of manipulating the immune system in a way that could be used to combat various autoimmune conditions. According… Read More

New Vice Patron appointed

Former Defence and Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith will become Vice Patron of Arthritis and Osteoporosis WA. Mr Smith will announce the role at a… Read More

New priority for arthritis

After nearly 40 years of campaigning by Shenton Park group Arthritis and Osteoporosis WA, a professorship dedicated to arthritis has been established at the University… Read More

My Health Record opt-out period extended to 31 Jan 2019

Media Release: 10 July 2018 Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA is partnering with the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) to provide information for people living with… Read More

Nurses the key to caring for arthritis

Report demonstrates rheumatology nurses could be the answer for hundreds of thousands of Australians with inflammatory arthritis. Currently there is only one rheumatology nurse for… Read More

Arthritis may increase risk of falling into poverty

New research suggests developing arthritis may increase the risk of falling into poverty - especially for women, for whom the increased risk was found to… Read More

Joint pain from the gut

Scientists don't know what causes rheumatoid arthritis, but many suspect that the microbiome—the bacteria that live in our gastrointestinal tracts—may be to blame. Doctors aren’t… Read More

New drug trials could lead to a ground-breaking cure for arthritis

Experts have hailed the discovery which will revolutionise treatment of the devastating disease and bring hope to millions of people suffering in daily agony. There… Read More

Public safety must not be pushed sside in Government quest for Biosimilar budget savings

Arthritis Australia is concerned that patient safety may be compromised by current moves in Australia to allow biosimilars to be substituted for biologic medications at… Read More

AOWA President Dr Jack Edelman awarded Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

We are very pleased to announce that our President, Dr Jack Edelman has been awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his… Read More

Stem Cell Treatments & Regulation – a quick guide for consumers

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has just released 'Stem cell treatments and regulation - a quick guide for consumers.' As the TGA states, "The science… Read More

Australians falling short on calcium intake and consuming too much sodium, survey finds

Australians are not getting enough calcium from their food and most are consuming too much sodium, a national survey has found. The first national nutrition… Read More

Need to improve care for patients with chronic conditions

The latest data on patient experiences from the Australian Bureau of Statistics ABS) show more work is needed to provide seamless care for people with… Read More

Why do we fall over when we get older?

As the world's population lives longer, the significance of osteoporosis and fractures increases. In Australia, it is estimated that 4.74 million Australians aged over 50… Read More

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