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Articles15 Nov 2022Why is osteoarthritis more common in females?
Several factors contribute to osteoarthritis being more common in women, including life expectancy, hormones, anatomy, body weight and genetics. …Read more -
News14 Sept 2022Gout arthritis talk at Silver Fern Farms
Arthritis NZ gave a gout talk to employees of Silver Fern Farms in Hawera, South Taranaki. …Read more -
Articles30 Aug 2022Can illness trigger arthritis flare-ups?
Illness can trigger arthritis flare-ups. Respiratory infections can trigger a flare-up of symptoms for people with autoimmune conditions. …Read more -
Articles09 Aug 2022What do I need to know before my hip replacement surgery?
You can do a few things to give your hospital stay and recovery process after hip replacement surgery a greater chance of success. …Read more -
Articles05 Jul 2022Gout and purines: should people with gout avoid foods high in purines?
Not all purines are equal. Should people with gout arthritis avoid foods that are high in purines, and what are purines? …Read more -
Articles25 May 2022Why is equity important for people with arthritis?
Why is equity important for people with arthritis? Equity ensures that all have equal opportunities in ways that work for them. …Read more -
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Articles13 May 2022Can eating pineapple help arthritis?
Pineapple contains a group of enzymes called bromelain which has promising anti-inflammatory and pain relief effects. …Read more -
Articles13 May 2022How to get a prescription for medicinal cannabis
You can get a CBD oil prescription from a registered doctor in New Zealand for a medical condition when conventional treatments have not been successful. …Read more -
News19 Apr 20228,700 more Pacific Peoples need treatment to prevent gout arthritis each year to achieve equity
Pacific Peoples gout data insights report shows that access to preventive gout medicine remains inequitable. …Read more -
News04 Feb 2022Arthritis New Zealand among top 5 finalists in ‘What’s Your Impact’ competition
Arthritis New Zealand among top 5 finalists in 'What's Your Impact' competition backed by BDO and ImpactLab. …Read more -
News03 Feb 2022Evaluation of the Mobility Action Plan (MAP)
The Mobility Action Plan is an effective early intervention programme for individuals with MSK conditions including arthritis. …Read more -
News15 Nov 2021Grappling with gout
Martin Cheer has suffered some serious injuries in his life but says the pain from gout arthritis “has got to be the worst”. …Read more