Acupuncture could replace a €6,000 operation for osteoarthritis of the knee, according to a new British study. The researchers looked at 90 patients with the problem who attended two GP run knee pain clinics and...
Three drinks a week can halve the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis but heavier drinking may not help at all.
Women who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks a week for at least 10 years have about half the risk of developing the condition compared with non-drinkers.
An electronic glove which can measure hand stiffness could potentially transform the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis.
The “data” glove is being developed by a Cork based company – Tyndall- working with engineers from the University of Ulster.
An ancient Chinese remedy for Malaria has potential to treat a range of autoimmune conditions.
The discovery is being hailed an “exciting example” of the link between traditional herbal medicine and new approaches to disease treatment.
Alternative treatments are almost as common as pharmaceutical treatments for arthritis and osteoporosis in Australia, a new study shows.
Four in 10 sufferers of these chronic conditions use alternative medicines either on their own or with prescribed medication.