Recently, it has been demonstrated that not only do patients with psoriasis have an increased prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors, but an increased risk of myocardial infarction, and for those with severe disease, increased mortality. The British Journal of Dermatology
This review investigates the effectiveness of exercise interventions in improving disease-related characteristics in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. It also provides suggestions for improving the cardiovascular profile of RA patients through exercise. Rheumatology
A summary of currently available clinical guidelines from NICE which mention complementary and alternative medicine demonstrates some surprising omissions and lack of uniformity. International Journal of Clinical Practice
Hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women appears to affect neither the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) nor the severity of arthritis, researchers report in the March 15th issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism. Reuters Health Information
