Prolia (denosumab), Zoledronate or Alendronate? Many people are confused by the options of medication treatment for osteoporosis or treatment to reduce the chance of osteoporotic fractures. In fact, many of my GP colleagues regularly ask me for advice as well. To help you to know more about this important decision, here is a short overview of the most important issues I consider when advising people about these treatments.
Read MoreCosts of delayed diagnosis of Spondyloarthritis: What causes the worrying delay in the diagnosis of Spondyloarthritis? What effects does this lead to? Unnecessary suffering and a burden of cost to all of us - women in particular - are all due to wrong or delayed diagnosis.
Read MoreSometimes it seems everyone thinks they know what Fibromyalgia is. A lot of medical people probably do. But do those people know what mimics Fibromyalgia? Having your eyes open to the potential of a ‘wrong diagnosis’ is essential when considering what the cause of widespread musculoskeletal pain is. There are 5 important things to know.
Read MoreIf you have pain in or around a joint, it’s natural to worry and wonder what type of arthritis you have. In this article I outline the commonest types and list what to look out for.
Read MoreMultimorbity is an increasing burden on the health of our aging population, read about what advice and care can help people in their twilight years cope with an array of different health challenges at once.
Read MoreDid you know that your body’s complex systems and sensitive balance are all affected by the microbiota in your gut?
Read MoreAll about what can cause vertebral fractures and how to treat this painful and upsetting problem, including Zoledronate, Forsteo and Prolia.
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