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Up to one in three with rheumatoid arthritis ‘at risk of long-term opioid use’

A news study warns that people diagnosed with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions are ‘vulnerable’ to long-term use of strong pain relief.

The Independent UK

'You wouldn't put an animal there': readers respond to filthy, mould-infested flat

Gerard Francis said his damp, mouldy home was causing his severe depression and rheumatoid arthritis to worsen

Liverpool Echo

Scientists target gut microbiome to treat rheumatoid arthritis in world-first clinical trial

Scientists investigate whether introducing live, beneficial bacteria to the gut could treat or even cure the disease in a world-first trial.

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BBC Would I Lie To You's Bob Mortimer's scary health battle, legal career and why his dad's death 'defined him'

The comedian is well-known for his double act with Vic Reeves and absurd stories on Would I Lie To You

Liverpool Echo

Commentary: We can’t separate abortion rights from other health issues

I’m at the pharmacy to pick up methotrexate — the medicine for my newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis (RA) — and I’m told they never got the prescription. It’s strange: I’m picking up another medicine, too, and the prescriptions were sent at the same time. The next day, it’s sent again,…

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AbbVie's blockbuster drug Humira finally loses its 20-year, $200 billion monopoly

U.S. doctors can now choose Amjevita instead, the first of several close copies of the popular rheumatoid arthritis drug expected this year. But industry-watchers warn consumer savings may be limited.

WEKU

Ask the Doctors: Rheumatoid arthritis patients can have higher risk of mild cognitive impairment

Symptoms include stiffness, swelling and tenderness or pain in the joints, often on both sides of the body.

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Desert Island Discs presenter Kirsty Young 'lost her sense of self' due to chronic pain

Former Desert Island Discs presenter Kirsty Young departed as host of the show in 2018 because of her fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis and has since returned

Daily Mirror

‘You lose your sense of self’: Kirsty Young says chronic pain condition caused her to question her own identity

BBC presenter appeared in a special Christmas Day episode of ‘Desert Island Discs’ with Lauren Laverne, where she spoke about her struggles with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis

The Independent UK

Comedian Bob Mortimer says he's not very healthy as body 'packs in'

The comedian, aged 63, is suffering from rheumatoid arthritis - and is also taking steroids for the autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints.

Nottingham Post

Bob Mortimer health update as he says he 'just woke up' with a 'bang'

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Nottingham Post

Newly discovered species of bacteria in the microbiome may be a culprit behind rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis affects 1 in 100 people worldwide. It causes inflamed, painful and swollen joints, often in the hands and wrists, and can lead to loss of joint function as well as chronic pain and joint deformities and damage. What causes this condition has been unknown.

The Conversation

Black Death survivors from 700 years ago passed down 'good' genes

Genes that protected against the plague could also boost the risk of Crohn's and rheumatoid arthritis.

Daily Record

Bob Mortimer admits he's 'not very well' following recent hospital visit

The comedian opened up about his health issues, including having major heart surgery in 2015 and being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis

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Daily Mirror

Ease painful arthritis symptoms with popular drink said to reduce cartilage erosion

Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, involves the wearing away of the cartilage that caps the bones in your joints. According to experts, simply sipping on a tea could help ease symptoms

Irish Mirror

Irish mum 'bled to death in hospital failure' as apology given to heartbroken family

Ms Doherty presented at UHL with a medical history of rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune neutropenia - a blood disorder where the immune system attacks white blood cells. By the time she received the 'urgent' CT scan nearly 24 hours later she had suffered a cardiac arrest.

Wales Online

Breakthrough gives hope to autoimmune disease sufferers

Possible treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis

Daily Record

Five arthritis myths that everyone needs to stop believing

Rheumatoid arthritis isn't just aching joints, and it can affect people of any age.

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The Independent UK

Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week: 5 myths about the autoimmune disease everyone needs to stop believing

It isn’t just aching joints, and it can affect people of any age. Lisa Salmon busts some common myths about rheumatoid arthritis.

Daily Mirror

'Arthritis breakthrough in hunt for baldness cure to be available soon'

The pill was previously licensed for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis but during the pandemic its licence was extended to the treatment of hospitalised Covid-19 patients - and it had a surprising impact for those suffering from alopecia areata

Inverse

Overturning Roe leaves people with autoimmune conditions in danger

People with inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis are having trouble getting methotrexate in the wake of abortion bans.

Daily Record

Arthritis symptoms and three best drinks proven to reduce inflammation

If managed poorly, arthritis pain can impact a person's day-to-day life.

Daily Mirror

Arthritis symptoms: 3 best drinks proven to help reduce painful inflammation

Arthritis is a painful condition caused by high levels of inflammation in the body. Certain drinks, however, are thought to able able to reduce this inflammation and help with symptoms

Benzinga

Approval Of Baricitinib For Patchy Baldness Validates Clinical Patch For This Small-Cap Stock

Olumiant (baricitinib), a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, was developed by Incyte Corp (NASDAQ:INCY) and launched in collaboration with Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:LLY), received FDA approval for hair loss disorder known as alopecia areata (AA). Olumiant was first approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in 2018. The above nod is expected to…

Benzinga

Pfizer To Sell 23 Patented Drugs, Vaccines At Lower Prices To Poorer Countries

Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) will sell over 20 patent-protected drugs and vaccines at not-for-profit prices to 45 of the world's poorest countries. Under the program, Pfizer will begin shipping the medicines first to Ghana, Malawi, Rwanda, Senegal, and Uganda before the end of this year, Chief Executive Albert Bourla said in an interview. This will…

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