The role of biomarkers in osteoarthritis with Dr Virginia Kraus
Biological markers or commonly referred to as biomarkers are biological measures or medical signs which can be measured accurately and reproducibly in patients. Examples of biomarkers can be anything ...
3 Okt 202143min
The impact of sleep on osteoarthritis and how you can improve your sleep with Prof Peter Cistulli
Sleep disturbances are common in those with osteoarthritis. Research has postulated that poor night time sleep is associated with increased pain the following day and that sleep disturbances are assoc...
19 Sep 202140min
The role of bariatric surgery for people with osteoarthritis with Dr Jonathan Samuels
The prevalence of osteoarthritis continues to grow with the increasing rates of obesity. Obesity is a major risk factor for the progression of osteoarthritis and those who are obese are at an increase...
5 Sep 202136min
Where does osteoarthritis pain come from? with Prof Anne-Marie Malfait
Managing osteoarthritis pain remains a challenge for patients and clinicians. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are often used despite the potential risk associated with long-term use. In recent y...
22 Aug 202154min
Getting people to do what is good for their health: lessons from vaccination with Prof Julie Leask
Despite the numerous guidelines supporting exercise and weight loss/management for osteoarthritis, they are challenging to implement in day-to-day life. Key actions for management are often not reachi...
8 Aug 202147min
A physiotherapist's role in managing osteoarthritis with Jack Chew
Physiotherapists play an important role in osteoarthritis management. A good physiotherapist can aid in the reduction of OA symptoms, however, one major ongoing issue is the problem of low-value healt...
25 Jul 20211h 15min
Steroid injections for osteoarthritis - harmful or helpful?
Osteoarthritis pain remains a large unmet clinical need. One common tool in the clinician’s armamentarium has been a steroid injection. They are widely used but recent evidence has questioned their ef...
11 Jul 202136min
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words may also hurt with Dr Sam Bunzli
The way in which people talk about their osteoarthritis is varied and this is reflected in their attitudes towards health and healthcare. This provides great insight into what the condition means to p...
27 Jun 202143min
