Broccoli could help prevent arthritis
Eating plenty of broccoli could help to prevent or slow down the onset of osteoarthritis, researchers said. Scientists at the University of East Anglia found… 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
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
$2.7M role to target ‘poor cousin’ of chronic diseases
Painful arthritic, rheumatic and other bone and joint conditions which cost Australia an estimated $24 billion a year will receive long overdue attention with the… Read More
Camp Freedom coordinator goes to Eular 2016
The Eurpoean League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) is the organisation which represents people with arthritis/rheumatism, health professionals and scientific societies of rheumatology of all the European… Read More
Living with chronic pain
Pain is a signal from the brain that serves to inform us that we are in danger and should change something – like take our… 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
Bone and Joint School Initiative
Telethon is funding the development and implementation of a website to complement the current Arthritis and Osteoporosis WA website. It will focus on assisting families… Read More
Mushrooms are vitamin D factories
Three or four button mushrooms are able to make enough vitamin D for the average person's estimated daily needs, says a respected Australian scientist. But… 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
Men twice as likely to die from weak bones
Men are twice as likely to die from hip fractures as women, prompting experts to warn men to look after their bone health or risk… Read More
Osteoporosis Burden of Disease Report 2012
Osteoporosis Australia launched a new Burden of Disease study on 4 December titled, Osteoporosis Costing All Australians – A new Burden of Disease analysis 2012-2022.… Read More