Por Professor David Reid
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COVID-19 and osteoporosis: Continuing treatment from home and managing fracture pain
You can continue your osteoporosis treatment despite the closures of hospitals and clinics due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. This article clarifies how to continue your treatment – be it tablets, injections or infusions – and how to alleviate the pain of fractures, particularly spine fractures.
Por Dr Gerald Coakley
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Felty’s syndrome: diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle changes
Although Felty's syndrome is rare, it can be severe. This rare disease affects the body's ability to fight infection. Fighting the cause of Felty's syndrome is difficult because the exact cause remains unknown, however, there are a range of lifestyle changes and treatment options that can improve symptoms. In this article, leading rheumatologist, Dr Gerald Coakley explains some of the options in more detail.
Por Dr Gerald Coakley
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Post-viral fatigue and COVID-19
Among survivors of COVID-19, severe post-viral fatigue symptoms are being reported. Dr Gerard Coakley provides insight into what we know about the biology of post-COVID-19 fatigue, how to manage it and how to get back to regular energy levels.
Por Dr Antoni Chan
16.04.20
Reumatología
Connective tissue diseases: symptoms, types and treatment
Connective tissue disease is any disease that affects the tissues in different parts of the body, including the skin, muscle, joints and internal organs. We've asked one of our leading rheumatologists Dr Antoni Chan to explain the symptoms, types and whether it's a fatal condition.
Por Professor David Reid
24.01.20
Reumatología
New bone-building drugs for osteoporosis
Initially, the only drugs available to treat osteoporosis were those that prevented further loss of bone density. Now, new drugs exist that offer the potential to regain some of the loss. This article explains what you should know about these drugs, a new one of which becomes available in March 2020, that offer the opportunity to build bone and regain some bone strength.
Por Dr Gerald Coakley
20.01.20
Reumatología
Gout attacks and management tips
Gout is a form of arthritis that can cause excruciating pain during attacks. Dr Gerald Coakley explains gout and provides you with tips to relieve gout attacks
Por Dr Gerald Coakley
12.11.19
Reumatología
Does diet really affect rheumatoid arthritis?
There is a lot written about diet and arthritis and whether what we eat can help or make symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis worse. Here, one of our top rheumatologists Dr Gerald Coakley explains whether certain foods should be avoided or not.
Redacción de Top Doctors
Reumatología
An advanced DEXA scan is a diagnostic tool which looks at the apparent density of a patient’s bone to discover the risk of osteoporosis and identify fractures and breaks. This article clarifies what this type of DEXA scan offers, how it differs from the standard DEXA scan, and what can be expected after receiving its results.
Por Dr Gerald Coakley
05.11.19
Reumatología
Rheumatoid arthritis: causes and symptoms
Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include swelling and stiffness in the joints. One of our top rheumatologists Dr Gerald Coakley explains the possible causes and triggers of a flare up.
Por Dr Stephanie Kaye-Barrett
28.10.19
Reumatología
Anyone with arthritis will know that exercise plays a crucial role in managing the pain and stiffness associated with their condition. Moderate daily exercise can relieve symptoms of arthritis and improve mobility and functionality. Dr Stephanie Barrett is here to answer some questions about exercising with arthritis.
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