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
Frequency, presentation, and outcome of Takayasu Arteritis in Western Australia
Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare type of vasculitis, a group of conditions characterised by blood vessel inflammation. In TA, the inflammation damages the large… Read More
Draft National Strategic Action Plan for Arthritis
We are seeking stakeholder and community feedback on the draft National Strategic Action Plan for Arthritis. The purpose of the Action Plan is to provide… Read More