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$21.6 Million for Juvenile Arthritis and other Musculoskeletal Disorders

The Morrison Government is backing vital research to help Aussie kids suffering from painful chronic and congenital musculoskeletal disorders, with $21.6 million to improve diagnosis,… 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

Human body joint pain concept as skeleton and muscle anatomy of the body with a group of sore joints as a painful injury or arthritis illness symbol for health care and medical symptoms with 3D illustration elements.

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

Osteoporosis: It’s not just the bones that need conditioning!

Osteoporosis and incontinence Let's start by putting the uncomfortable truth out there - menopausal women with osteoporosis are at a higher risk of incontinence compared to menopausal… Read More

An Australian Living Guideline for the Management of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Invitation for Public Submissions: An Australian Living Guideline for the Management of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (Draft) Organisations and members of the public with an interest… 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

Bone and Joint Literacy in the Australian Curriculum

A recent mapping of the Australian K-10 curriculum revealed there is scant reference to the concepts underpinning the achievement of the knowledge, understanding and skills… Read More

Alcohol and its impact on health- how much is safe to drink?

Alcohol consumption is a well-known risk factor for more than 200 health conditions, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, and dementia. In… Read More

Why is Philanthropy Important?

Before I answer that question specifically, I want to tell you a story. It is an old Korean fable that is told this way –… Read More

Navigating JIA with Confidence: The Taking Charge Online Program for Teens

Facing daily challenges is common for teenagers with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), and trying to find reliable information and resources to assist them, can be… 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

Children with Arthritis Depend on Camp Freedom

It all started with a toddler tummy bug. What should have been a simple bout of gastro, left three-year-old Summer crying in pain for weeks.… Read More

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