Arthritis Today – April 2001
Garden fever
It's springtime, and everything in the garden is lovely. Jane Tadman talks to two inspirational gardeners whose labours of love are helping boost arc funds.
Osteoarthritis
There's no cure, but the effects of this common condition can be minimised, says Dr Gill Hosie, a Glasgow GP and President of the Primary Care Rheumatology Group.
Persistent pain – and what to do about it
Dr George Peat explains the best ways of coping with pain that doesn't go away.
Scleroderma – the unknown enemy
This little-known disease can affect people of all ages. Two women at different ends of the age spectrum talk about their experiences.
"Sensible" court shoes may be as harmful as stilettos
So-called "sensible" court shoes could be as harmful to women as stiletto heels, and could increase the likelihood of developing joint problems that lead to osteoarthritis in later life, according to a report in The Lancet.
Focus on University College, London
The second of a three-part special on UCL highlights the work of the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, leading the way in the fight against scleroderma.
