Arthritis Today – April 1999

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Bath time

arc is pumping £1.75m of funding into research in the ancient spa town of Bath. The city where rheumatic diseases have been treated for the past 250 years is now a leading centre for arthritis research.

Bones of contention

3,000 ancient skeletons are helping doctors find out more about the origins of arthritis. A special report looks at the groundbreaking work of Dr Juliet Rogers in Bristol.

Nurse specialists: much more than just a friendly face

When arthritis patients need a reassuring chat about their condition – who are they going to call?