AAP - 13-05-2020
A study has found Australia has among the highest rates of osteoarthritis, with cases predicted to keep rising as we get both larger and live longer.
AAP - 04-10-2018
A medication for severe inflammatory spinal arthritis will cost about $40 instead of $1,300 when it is subsidised by the federal government from December.
AAP - 08-02-2018
Exercise and a healthy weight are the best ways to manage osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis
AAP - 06-02-2018
The evidence shows arthroscopic knee surgery is relatively ineffective in treating osteoarthritis, says Australia's peak rheumatology body.
AAP - 20-06-2017
Research out of France suggests passive smoking in childhood significantly increases a smokers chances of developing a common and painful form of arthritis.
AAP - 29-05-2017
The incidence of osteoarthritis in Australia has grown in line with the national trend towards obesity, according to the Medibank Better Health Index.
AAP - 19-04-2017
Australian researchers have found that eating a high-fat, high-carbohydrate diet may cause damage to cartilage in the knee and other joints.
Sharon Smith - 17-11-2017
Australians with arthritis are not getting the care they need, according to a report commissioned by Arthritis Australia. CEO of Arthritis Australia Ainslie Cahill said chronic,
Health Insights - 14-09-2017
Arthritis is a blanket term which refers to a range of musculoskeletal diseases where cartilage is damaged and joint function is impeded. While it is commonly referred to
Health Insights - 23-05-2017
Rheumatology is the branch of medical
Karen Keast - 14-03-2017
Advanced scope physiotherapists are venturing into a new area - rheumatology. While advanced scope physiotherapy roles have made their mark in Australia over
HealthTimes - 29-09-2015
A Rheumatologist is a physician (internist or paediatrician) specially trained to diagnose and treat autoimmune diseases and diseases affecting joints, bones and soft tissues,
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