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Ageing carers a real concern: AIHW report

24 May 2010 | A report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has raised concerns that carers of people with arthritis and osteoporosis need care themselves.


Roche drops new RA drug

9 March 2010 | A late-stage trial for a new rheumatoid arthritis and lupus drug was suspended by drug maker Roche this week after several patients died from infections.


Walk your way to osteoarthritis improvements

26 February 2010 | Progressive walking combined with glucosamine sulphate supplementation has been shown to improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.


Drugs the answer for arthritis and osteoporosis

25 February 2010 | Almost one in four people suffering from osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis took non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, a new snapshot into drug treatment of the conditions revealed.


TGA gives green light to Simponi

27 November 2009 | A new subcutaneous biologic therapy for treating rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, as well as ankylosing spondylitis, has been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.


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