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Article Celebrate and donate Giving Page for your Special Event You might like to consider setting up an online giving page for your event, adding your personal story and photos, and asking friends and family to donate instead of buying gifts for your celebration. Alternatively, family and friends could donate directly to NRAS on your behalf – it couldn’t […]
Article Set up your fundraising page Once you know the event, activity or challenge you’d like to take part in, you can then set up your online fundraising page. We recommend JustGiving, as it’s quick and easy to use. How do I set up a Fundraising Page? When do I need a Team Page? How do I set up a Team […]
Article How is lifespan affected by RA? Introduction This article explores the impact that RA can have on life expectancy and how this level of risk can be improved. Many factors can influence life expectancy, both for the general population and for those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Over the years, studies have shown that RA can shorten lifespan by an average of […]
Article Rheumatoid nodules Rheumatoid nodules are firm lumps that appear subcutaneously (i.e. under the skin) in up to 20% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. These nodules usually occur overexposed joints that are subject to trauma, such as the fingers joints and elbows, though occasionally they can occur elsewhere such as the back of the heel. They are usually non-tender and only […]
Article Rheumatoid vasculitis Introduction The word ‘vasculitis’ means that blood vessels are inflamed, just as appendicitis indicates the appendix is inflamed and arthritis that the joints are inflamed. The consequences of vasculitis depend on the size, site and number of blood vessels involved. When small or medium-sized arteries are involved, they can become blocked, and this can result in infarction […]
Article Osteoporosis in RA Introduction Osteoporosis is a common feature in adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and may lead to an increased risk of fracture. Patients who fracture are often immobilised for a significant period, and this may have a further adverse effect on bone. In general, several studies have shown a two-fold increase in osteoporosis in patients with RA compared […]
Article Eye health and RA Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects not only the joints but has extra-articular (outside the joints) manifestations as well. About a quarter of people affected by RA have eye problems as a result – the incidence and severity being worse with longer duration of the disease. Majority of the patients are women, and involvement of both eyes is common. Dry […]
Article Felty’s syndrome Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is undoubtedly a disease of the joints. Hence, the word “arthritis” (which means ‘inflammation of the joint’) in its name, but there are variants that have severe manifestations outside of the joints. Thus, patients with active RA may have narrowing of the arteries due to atheroma (a fatty deposit that can build […]
Article What is adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD)? Case History Ruth was a 24-year-old postgraduate student who had come from the USA to Oxford to do research. She had been fit and well with no serious childhood illnesses and no family history of any significant diseases. She had participated in sport and enjoyed dance. Ruth woke up one morning with a high temperature, a sore […]