Tag: Arthritis
3m Australians affected by arthritis: report
One in six Australians is affected by arthritis or osteoporosis, according to a report released today.[MORE]
Hope for Lupus sufferers
A new joint project between the Launceston General Hospital and the University of Tasmania is hoping to find the cause of blood clots in people with Lupus.[MORE]
Aust scientists set to 'stop leukaemia in its tracks'
An Australian scientific breakthrough may help prevent leukaemia, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma.[MORE]
Researchers hail new arthritis drug
A new drug which is described as a breakthrough in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is expected to be available in Australia within a couple of years.[MORE]
Research offers hope for arthritis sufferers
New research by a team of University of Canberra virologists could offer relief to sufferers of the debilitating arthritis triggered by viral infections like Ross River fever.[MORE]
Free help for SA arthritis sufferers
Arthritis sufferers can take advantage of a free telephone consultation with a rheumatologist today.[MORE]
High tech road to better movement
A new centre to help people walk properly could play a key role in reducing the South Australia's hospital waiting lists.[MORE]
More young crippled with arthritis
A report says arthritis is becoming more prevalent, with one in five people diagnosed with the condition.[MORE]
Aust research could lead to arthritis cure
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An Australian genetic scientist has discovered two new genes that cause a form of arthritis that affects 22,000 Australians, but he says the Government will not give him any funding for research.[MORE]
Qld researcher makes arthritis breakthrough
A University of Queensland researcher says he has identified two genes that could lead to better diagnosis and treatment of a form of arthritis which affects 22,000 Australians.[MORE]
Depression among world's worst illnesses: study
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A new study has found depression is more physically damaging than many chronic diseases.[MORE]
Arthritis, osteoporosis leading disability causes: report
A new report has found arthritis and osteoporosis are the most common causes of disability in Australia.[MORE]
Abbott won't budge on arthritis funding despite report
Federal Health Minister Tony Abbott has indicated there will not be any extra Medicare funding to help Australians live with arthritis, despite new information about the condition.[MORE]
Arthritis costs set to hit $7b by 2050: report
A new report has found arthritis now affects nearly one in five Australians, costing around $24 billion a year.[MORE]
Calm urged over anti-inflammatory drug deaths
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is warning people not to panic after two people died from the side effects of an anti-inflammatory drug.[MORE]
Alcohol may reduce risk of rheumatoid arthritis: study
Good news for drinkers, a regular drink may halve your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, scientists say. [MORE]
Smoking hurts knees, study finds
A Tasmanian study has found that smoking can damage the knees. [MORE]
Foundation lobbying for local rheumatologist training
The Arthritis Foundation is lobbying for rheumatologists to be trained at the Orange Base Hospital if a rheumatology unit goes ahead. [MORE]
Rheumatology clinic plan pleases arthritis group
An arthritis support lobby group is claiming a win after it received written confirmation that space will be set aside in the new Orange Base Hospital for a rheumatology clinic.[MORE]
Fish oil hailed as cheaper treatment for arthritis
Adelaide research suggests fish oil could save the national health system more than a hundred million dollars in arthritis treatments.[MORE]
Arthritis costs $4.5b a year
A new study has found around 6 million Australians are affected by arthritis and other muscular conditions.[MORE]
People sought for osteoarthritis study
People who suffer from osteoarthritis are being asked to take part in two clinical trials by the University of Queensland into complementary medicines.[MORE]
Garvan Institute claims rheumatoid arthritis success
Researchers at the Garvan Institute in Sydney say they have developed a new drug which can cure the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.[MORE]
Eating fruit and veges may cut arthritis risk
Drinking a glass of orange juice a day may help stave off arthritis, new research suggests. [MORE]
Eating fruits and vegetables may cut arthritis risk: study
Drinking a glass of orange juice a day may help stave off arthritis, new research suggests. [MORE]
