Aoife Ní Eochaidh, Chartered Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist in pelvic, bone, women and men s health, based at Suite 10, Bon Secours Consultant’s clinic, in Galway, will host a bone health themed health seminar for the general public, in the process raising funds for the charity, The Irish Osteoporosis Society.
1. Higher scores for systemic inflammatory markers including the systemic immune inflammation index (SII), system inflammation response index (SIRI), and aggregate index of systemic inflammation (AISI) were significantly associated with risk for hypertension. 2. There was also a significant difference in mean arterial pressures (MAP) in patients with higher quartile scores for the above markers.
1. Methotrexate 20 mg once weekly resulted in significant pain reduction among patients with hand osteoarthritis of the inflammatory phenotype. 2. Adverse events in the treatment group were comparable to the placebo group. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Hand osteoarthritis is a debilitating condition with limited treatment options. Topical therapy, oral analgesics, and