Gout in the elderly linked to higher risk of dementia
The results of a study presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) suggest that gout is associated with a 17-20% higher risk of dementia in…
Study suggests siblings of patients with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of acute coronary syndrome
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and their siblings were 44% and 23% more likely to suffer from acute coronary syndrome respectively than matched comparators
Gum disease may be a key initiator of rheumatoid arthritis related autoimmunity
Significantly higher prevalence of gum disease found in individuals at risk of rheumatoid arthritis compared to healthy controls
Healthy diet significantly reduces gum disease
Eating more fruit, vegetables, Omega 3 and low carb food reduces gum inflammation
Daily text message may improve adherence and treatment outcomes in patients with gout
Randomised controlled trial demonstrates significant effect on adherence rates and serum urate levels over 12 weeks