Arthritis Today - Summer 2006
Issue 133
Focus on St Thomas's, London
Ongoing research into the genetic basis of osteoarthritis could lead to improved treatment for people with severe disease. Jane Tadman reports.
Spotlight on science
Dr Francesco Dell'Accio and Dr Chris Denton explain their work in an ongoing series of articles in which arc-funded researchers explain their work.
Hip teenagers
Babies born with a dislocated hip often go on to develop a serious bone condition called avascular necrosis as children and teenagers. New arc research could lead to a better understanding and improved treatment.
Arthritis in the future
In the second of a series looking at where arthritis research and treatment will be in ten years' time, basic scientist Mike Salmon and consultant rheumatologist Paul Emery offer their views on rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoporosis – new drugs are making a difference
Stuart Ralston and Phillip Riches look at the current drugs that are transforming the treatment of brittle bone disease.
Touching a raw nerve
Pain, numbness and tingling in the lower back and legs can only mean one thing – sciatica. Dr Nigel Arden explains the best ways to treat this common condition.
