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A to Z of Arthritis: I is for Infection30 September 2010
When your immune system is suppressed by arthritis or medications you take for it, germs that a healthy body easily fights off can lead to serious or life thrreatening infections. Read more »
Joint Support28 September 2010
Coping with a life of pain and stiffness, children with juvenile arthritis need a lot of support to keep their lives as normal and as active as possible Read more »
A to Z of Arthritis: H is for Heart21 September 2010
If you have RA or lupus, the same inflammatory process that affects your joints can increase your risk of heart disease. Read more »
JA Month Series: Mairtin's Story20 September 2010
September is JA month and to mark it, we will have a series of special blog postings. Each week, we will profile a person who has experience of living with JA. They will tell their story, give their insights from experience and impart advice on how they have tackled challenging situations that their JA has presented them. This week, meet Mairtin. Read more »
A to Z of Arthritis: G is for Grapefruit Juice15 September 2010
Research has revealed some 50 medications that interact with grapefruit juice including the disease-modifying drug, cyclosporine. Read more »
JA Month Series: Anna13 September 2010
September is JA month and to mark it, we will have a series of special blog postings. Each week, we will profile a person who has experience of living with JA. They will tell their story, give their insights from experience and impart advice on how they have tackled challenging situations that their JA has presented them. This week, meet Anna. Read more »
New study suggests that taking statins may reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis10 September 2010
People who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may be less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis Read more »
A to Z of Arthritis: F is for Fatigue9 September 2010
Fatigue has been widely ignored as a smyptom even though for many people with arthritis it may be more of a problem than pain. Read more »
Evolution may be to blame for rheumatoid arthritis7 September 2010
Evolution may be partly to blame for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, new research suggests. Read more »
JA Month Series: Laura3 September 2010
September is JA month and to mark it, we will have a series of special blog postings. Each week, we will profile a person who has experience of living with JA. They will tell their story, give their insights from experience and impart advice on how they have tackled challenging situations that their JA has presented them. This week, meet Laura. Read more »
A to Z of Arthritis: E is for Eyes2 September 2010
When you have arthritis, it's especially important to have regular eye examinations. Find out why. Read more »