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What is nociplastic pain and how does it affect people with Fibromyalgia?
Nociplastic pain is understood to be caused by heightened central nervous system (CNS) symptoms (such as fatigue, sleep, memory and mood problems), increased sensory processing and altered pain modulation (the process of changes to the pain signals along the pain pathway in the body).
Teens Camp 2023
The 2023 Teens Camp is taking place at Waikanae beach, Kapiti Coast from 27 to 29 January 2023.
Well-respected rheumatologist Dr Guy Taylor retires
Long-serving and well-respected Whanganui Rheumatologist Dr Guy Taylor has retired from private and public practice at the Whanganui Hospital after 28 years of providing medical care for the community.
Cape Reinga to Bluff to raise funds and awareness for Osteoarthritis
Justin Hill has embarked on a running ultra from Cape Reinga to Bluff to raise awareness for Osteoarthritis and fundraise for us as he goes.
Tips for decreasing your chance of nausea with Methotrexate
A common side effect of methotrexate is nausea or feeling unwell or tired. Call your doctor if you are having trouble managing your side effects.
NZIER Report: Evidence for non-surgical, non-pharmacologic models of care in hip and knee osteoarthritis
Evidence for non-surgical, non-pharmacologic models of care in hip and knee osteoarthritis. Presentation by Philip Kearney, CE, at the New Zealand Osteoarthritis Summit 2022.
Why is Osteoarthritis more common in females?Â
More research needs to be done to better understand the difference between men and women with Osteoarthritis (OA). While there is no simple answer, several factors contribute to the disparity between the sexes, including life expectancy, hormones, joint shape (anatomy), body weight and genetics.
New Zealand Osteoarthritis Summit 2022 | Taumata KaikĹŤiwi Aotearoa
To co-create via active partnerships a National Model of Care for OA, and to develop a list of national priorities in OA research and innovative health delivery.
What do David Seymour and Marama Davidson have in common?
What do Marama Davidson (Green Party Co-leader) and David Seymour (ACT Party Leader) have in common? They both care about people with arthritis…
AGM 2022 to be held online
Arthritis New Zealand members are formally notified that Arthritis New Zealand’s FY2022 Annual General Meeting will be held as follows: Date: Wednesday 30 November 2022Time:  3.15pm– 3.45pmVenue: Online via Zoom Items of Business: APOLOGIES MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS...
