Visiting a rheumatologist

2 years ago

If you’ve been experiencing persistent joint or muscle pain, stiffness and/or inflammation that you can’t explain (e.g. from a fall…

What is inflammation?

2 years ago

We talk about inflammation a lot. But what is it? What’s happening in your body when you have inflammation? Acute…

How much do you really know about your condition?

2 years ago

It occurred to me today that I really don’t understand as much about my condition as I should. I see…

Spring cleaning – body, mind and spirit

2 years ago

Let’s take advantage of the warmer days and and look at how we can sweep away the winter cobwebs and…

What a pain in the neck!

2 years ago

Neck pain is a common problem many of us will experience at least once in our lives. The good news…

Your guide to shoulder pain and how to treat it

2 years ago

I’ve never really thought about my shoulders. They’re just there. Useful for hanging a handbag on or supporting a heat…

Money, money, money

2 years ago

Not much has changed since ABBA sang in 1976 “All the things I could do, if I had a little…

Pharmacogenomics… huh???

2 years ago

Your genetics and personalised medicine You may have heard something about personalised medicine and the tongue twister – pharmacogenomics. But…

The importance of good oral health

2 years ago

Hate going to the dentist? You’re not alone. Many of us become anxious or worried about visiting the dentist. But…

Shining bright

2 years ago

Every year on 29 June, people mark World Scleroderma Day. This year, many landmarks around Australia shone gold like sunflowers…