The burden of osteoarthritis with Prof Gillian Hawker
The impact of osteoarthritis remains a major challenge for healthcare systems worldwide with approximately 528 million people affected. The global prevalence of hip and knee OA is approaching 5% and e...
18 Apr 202131min
Sex and gender differences in osteoarthritis with Dr Melissa Laitner
Osteoarthritis places a large burden on the individuals that are affected as well is to society as a whole. It is important to reflect that that burden is not distributed equally. The prevalence of os...
4 Apr 202142min
New insights into osteoarthritis onset with Prof Frank Beier
Despite the large prevalence of osteoarthritis, there is no clinically approved drug which provides a cure. Currently, drugs focus on relieving symptoms such as pain. Experiments done in the laborator...
21 Mars 202131min
What type of osteoarthritis do I have? with Prof Francis Berenbaum
There are many reasons why osteoarthritis (OA) might develop in the first place, the progression of the disease can vary dramatically between different individuals and their response to different trea...
7 Mars 202133min
Osteoarthritis flares with Dr Martin Thomas
Like other chronic conditions, the symptoms of osteoarthritis tend to fluctuate. About 25-30% of people suffering from knee osteoarthritis also suffer from what we call OA “flares” or “exacerbations”....
21 Feb 202133min
A message from David
Thank you all for your support this year. Please remember to give us a review on the Apple Podcasts page and leave a review :) Wishing everyone has a happy and healthy holiday season and new year! CON...
13 Dec 20201min
Common misconceptions about osteoarthritis with Tonia Vincent
Despite the prevalence, impact and disability associated with osteoarthritis, it is still relatively poorly understood. New insights are affording a window into previously held strong beliefs that we ...
6 Dec 202050min
What should I expect from my GP? with Regina Sit and George Peat
Osteoarthritis is a frequent reason for patients to visit their GP or primary care practitioner, and the predominant reason they would do so is because of increasing difficulty with activities and pai...
29 Nov 202040min
