Research Archives - Arthritis WA

Stem Cells and Knee Osteoarthritis: Could a Ground-breaking Trial Change the Way We Treat Knee Pain?

Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common and disabling joint conditions in the world. It affects nearly one in five people over the age… Read More

Why Do Some People Get A Curved Back As They Age and What Can I Do To Avoid It?

As we age, it’s common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults… Read More

Sleeping with Pain: Why a Good Night’s Rest Really Matters

If you live with chronic musculoskeletal pain, you might also be living with poor sleep. Many people with long-term pain conditions report trouble falling asleep,… Read More

Meet Nociception: The Biological Key To Understanding Pain

INTRODUCTION The survival of all animals depends upon their ability to detect potentially harmful (“noxious”) stimuli in their environment. This enables them to avoid or… Read More

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Supporting Stronger Bones Through Life

Our bones support us every day, but for millions of Australians, poor bone health increases the risk of serious fractures, long-term disability, and loss of… Read More

A breakthrough treatment for osteoarthritis could delay the need for hip and knee replacements

IT’S being billed as the first blockbuster drug since anti-cholesterol pills. And more than three million Australians — including the nation’s top sports stars who… Read More

Understanding Chronic Shoulder Pain: Insights From A Recent Study

Chronic shoulder pain is a significant health issue affecting approximately 16% of adults worldwide. While some may experience temporary discomfort, up to 50% of individuals… Read More

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Health Implications in Western Australia

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) research over the past two years through the generous support of Arthritis… 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

AOWA and UWA study finds JIA camps enhances wellbeing, resilience, and social connection

By Hannah Raye, UWA Final Year Medical Student and Project Officer Arthritis and Osteoporosis WA (AOWA) have organised and run Juvenile Arthritis Camps for children… Read More

WA Rheumatology Research Update 2020

WARDER is a big-data project of population-based routinely-collected administrative health data over 35 years for patients with rheumatic diseases with individual health data tracked over… Read More

Does Cannabis have a place in Rheumatology practice?

Medicinal cannabis is now enjoying a resurgence in many countries that is largely being driven by popular demand, but the scientific evidence that the herb… Read More

Psoriatic Arthritis as prevelant as Rheumatoid

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic, potentially severe, inflammatory condition that develops in about 20-30 % of people affected with psoriasis. PsA affects women and… Read More

Rheumatoid factors are not dangerous in themselves

Rheumatoid factors (RF) are proteins produced by your immune system, usually as the result of an earlier/ongoing inflammatory process. RF are functioning antibodies that bind… Read More

Busselton Health Study Results: The impact of uric acid (UA) levels on cardiovascular disease and mortality at a population level.

Uric acid (UA) is a by-product of our metabolism that is normally excreted through the kidneys. Increased UA levels in the blood can be caused… Read More