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Inflammation Nation Season 4, Episode 7: Drugs and arthritis unpacked

In this episode of Inflammation Nation, Maebh Coyle meets Dr Jo Kitchen, a consultant rheumatologist from the Mater Hospital, Dublin, to discuss the ins and outs of medications typically used to treat arthritis. In this interview, Dr Kitchen discusses how biologics and other new drugs have changed the landscape for those living with inflammatory forms of arthritis, the various factors that can impact the effectiveness of medications (such as smoking or overweight/obesity, and whether or not there has been a delay in diagnosis where damage has already occurred to the joints), in addition to a new approaches in the use of steroids, knowledge around some possible side-effects of medications and how those are managed (and how patients are monitored when they start a new drug) as well as which drugs are safe to use during pregnancy. 📰 Find out more information on Arthritis Ireland's services and supports on our website here: https://www.arthritisireland.ie/ 🤳 Follow us on our social channels: Facebook:   / arthritisireland.ie   Instagram:   / arthritisie   X: https://x.com/Arthritisie LinkedIn:   / arthritis-ireland   Arthritis Ireland relies on donations from the public to ensure we can continue to provide essential services and supports for those living with arthritis in Ireland. Show your support this National Arthritis Week and make a one-off or monthly donation HERE https://www.arthritisireland.ie/donat... on our website. Your support is greatly appreciated. Helpline: 0818 252 846