Professor David Reid
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Tackling osteoporosis : how to combat bone loss
From medication and nutrition to sunlight and exercise, there are many things you can do to tackle osteoporosis and strengthen your bones. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of information out there that can be misleading. Expert rheumatologist Professor David Reid is here to separate fact from fiction and explain what really does work in treating osteoporosis.
Professor David Reid
28.01.19
Reumatologia
Avoiding falls: Eight strategies anyone with osteoporosis can follow
Most of us don’t have to worry about falls and fractures, but if we have a tendency towards osteoporosis or thin bones, then we will need to be a little bit more careful. This article explains the most effective steps you can take to avoid falls.
Professor Robert John Moots
24.01.19
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A pain in the back: what is ankylosing spondylitis?
Back pain is a common problem that many of us will experience in our lives. It can have a variety of causes, from a slipped disc to muscle strain. Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic (long-term) condition that can cause pain and inflammation and eventually leads to the bones in the spine fusing together. Renowned rheumatologist Professor Robert Moots explains this condition.
Professor David Reid
31.08.18
Reumatologia
A new generation of osteoporosis treatments?
There are currently a handful of drugs for osteoporosis which increase bone density and reduce the risk of fractures. The downside is that it can take a long time to be certain that they're working. We spoke to consultant rheumatologist Professor David Reid about new drugs on the horizon that could overcome this limitation.
Dr Dhiya Houssien
18.07.18
Reumatologia
Complementary therapy for pain – worth a try?
It seems to be a growing trend in the UK - seeing an osteopath or acupuncture specialist to treat chronic pain. So why are people turning to complementary therapy? And can it live up to the promises it makes?
Dr Taher Mahmud
18.04.18
Reumatologia
Analysing bone strength – the DEXA scan
Broken bones and fractures seem to happen to some people more than others. This may be because some patients have more fragile bones. Fortunately, doctors have the technology to analyse bone density. We talked to osteoporosis expert Dr Taher Mahmud, who explains all you need to know about the DEXA, or DXA scan.
Dr Taher Mahmud
16.03.18
Reumatologia
Stave off osteoporosis with these 5 top tips
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that leads to weakened, brittle bones. If you look after your bones, you can stave off the onset of osteoporosis that bit longer. Top rheumatologist and osteoporosis expert Dr Taher Mahmud is here with 5 top tips to help improve and maintain your bone health.
Dr Taher Mahmud
08.02.18
Reumatologia
Polymyalgia rheumatica: diagnosing the condition
Follow top London rheumatologist Dr Taher Mahmud as he takes on a case and reaches the diagnosis. But what is polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)?
Dr Dhiya Houssien
12.01.18
Reumatologia
New approaches in the treatment of pain: the low level laser
Musculoskeletal conditions are common in the UK, affecting millions of us across the country. Dr Dhiya Houssien, international rheumatologist and expert in rheumatic diseases, explains the causes of rheumatism and his innovative approach to the management of pain.
Dr Taher Mahmud
13.12.17
Reumatologia
8 conditions you might not know are linked to osteoporosis
Many people think osteoporosis is simply linked to old age – the older we get, the more chance we have of developing osteoporosis. While this is true in some ways, age isn’t the only factor involved, and osteoporosis is linked to various other medical conditions. Dr Taher Mahmud explains more.
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