Researchers hope new studies will shed light on how COVID-19 affects immunocompromised people at high-risk for severe illness.
By CreakyStaff
7 Diseases That Can Mimic Psoriatic Arthritis — and Delay Your Diagnosis
This chronic inflammatory arthritis can have many different symptoms, which is why it’s so easy to misdiagnose — and miss, say rheumatologists.
By How Do ePrescriptions Work For Australians With Chronic Health Issues?
Electronic prescription services are currently being rolled out in Australia. How do they work? How secure are they? Will they replace paper prescriptions?
MyAS is a new website that helps people with axial spondyloarthritis/ankylosing spondylitis access tailored information about their condition.
Report Reveals the Impact of Opioid Rules on People With Chronic Pain
A new Painaustralia report shows, since opioid regulations were tightened, 56.2 per cent of people with chronic pain have had their medication cut.
By CreakyStaff
Support the 1 in 7 Australians with Arthritis
Learn how you can help Arthritis Australia’s #1in7withArthritis 2022 election campaign to lobby federal parliamentarians for more support for people with arthritis.
Staying active is great for managing arthritis joint pain and inflammation. Our top tips may help make exercise seem less daunting.
I Have Many Types of Arthritis and Chronic Illness, But Am I Disabled? I’m Not Sure
I’m not sure which is better or worse: having a disability that is so visible that people stare at you in the street or one that is so invisible that people don’t believe you and accuse you of faking it.
New Interactive Website For Australians With Psoriatic Arthritis
MyPsA is a new online hub designed to give people with psoriatic arthritis access to tailored information about their condition and much more.
Updated advice from the Australian Rheumatology Association about the timing and use of COVID-19 vaccines for rheumatology patients.
By CreakyStaff
Important supply information for Australians on Abatacept (Orencia®)
Do you use Orencia to treat your inflammatory arthritis? Have you been affected by the current supply shortage? Here are the options available to you.
By CreakyStaff
Tocilizumab Shortage Forces Patients to Review Treatment Options — Updated 20 December 2021
Limited supply of tocilizumab (Actemra®) is now on the way for some Australians with inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
A new Painaustralia report shows, since opioid regulations were tightened, 56.2 per cent of people with chronic pain have had their medication cut.
By CreakyStaff
Noisy Knees Causing You Unease? Lend Us Your Expertise!
Do you have creaky knees and does this affect the activities you do? You can help researchers by joining a focus group on this topic.
By CreakyStaff
Delays in Receiving Scripts and Biologic Medication – A National Survey
Have you experienced delays in receiving scripts and biologic medication in the last two years? How has this affected you? Have your say in a new national survey.
We joined the recent Australian Rheumatology Associations ASM to learn what the latest in research, therapies and best practice will mean for people with arthritis and related conditions.
What is Healthcare Horizon Scanning and What Does it Mean for You?
A new report shows how a more collaborative approach to healthcare planning will improve access to new treatments and therapies.
By CreakyStaff
Support the 1 in 7 Australians with Arthritis
Learn how you can help Arthritis Australia’s #1in7withArthritis 2022 election campaign to lobby federal parliamentarians for more support for people with arthritis.
Do you still feel anxious as Australia’s COVID restrictions ease? Connecting with other immunocompromised patients may help you feel less alone.
How to Access Holistic Allied Health and Rheumatology Support Online
Could you use access to an integrated healthcare team from home to help you manage daily life with a rheumatic condition? Do you have access to your “dream team” now?
The Unsung Centrelink Allowance That Helps Lead to Other Benefits
A Health Care Card from Centrelink can save a bundle for those with chronic conditions. But, how do you get one if you aren’t on a pension? There is a way.
