Arthritis

Pharmacists can help patients with osteoarthritis pain as part of allied health teams, expert tells Paulette Crowley

Pharmacists can help patients with osteoarthritis pain as part of allied health teams, expert tells Paulette Crowley

An equity-focused Pharmac report on the prevalence of gout within Pacific communities is a commendable first step, says south Auckland GP and chair of the Pasifika GP Network Api Talemaitoga 

Many rheumatoid arthritis patients face a drug switch after their costly medicine was found to help treat COVID, sparking a shortage 

A report looking at two successful gout management ­programmes has been released in an effort to build on evidence for effective treatment in primary care

Medsafe has issued a second warning of potential liver harm caused by herbal supplements containing Artemisia annua extract – mainly Arthrem – with more users presenting with hepatotoxicity

An Otago University researcher has been recognised for influencing international treatment guidelines after proving allopurinol is a safe option for managing gout

Mr Harris is all about the food. He runs nutritional medicine courses for pharmacists and believes pharmacists should be health coaches rather than medicine sellers.