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Rheumnow Podcast

Sniffles & Arthritis (3.1.2024)

Mar 1, 2024
Explore the relationship between weather and musculoskeletal symptoms, the importance of strength in preventing falls and fractures, risks for joint issues in inflammatory bowel disease patients, innovations in biosimilars and monoclonal antibodies, and pregnancy outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis mothers
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Quick takeaways

  • Weather may not have a direct effect on musculoskeletal conditions as commonly believed.
  • Limited mobility, such as walking less than a kilometer, significantly increases the risk of hip and spinal fractures.

Deep dives

No Clear Link Between Weather and Musculoskeletal Symptoms

Despite multiple studies looking into the relationship between weather and musculoskeletal symptoms, a report discussed in the podcast revealed no clear link. Patients often claim they can predict weather changes better than meteorologists, raising doubts about the research findings. This challenges the common belief that weather influences musculoskeletal conditions.

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