Arthritis Today – Summer 1998
Diet and arthritis: the facts
The effect of diet – or lack of it – on arthritis is always guaranteed to raise hackles among rheumatologists probably more than any other topic. But while many doctors dismiss its effects as negligible, many patients swear that cutting out this or that particular food has helped their arthritic symptoms.
Focus on Leeds
In the heart of Yorkshire, doctors are taking an inovative approach to arthritis – with major implications for both patients and research.
Focus on Sheffield
One of the questions most often asked of arc by its supporters is: "Where does my money actually go?"
It's an entirely reasonable question, and, as our series on leading arc rheumatology centres reveals, the answer is on an enormously wide variety of clinical and scientific projects, many of which have a direct effect on patient care.
