Quitting Smoking and rheumatoid arthritis
Quitting Smoking can Increase Life Expectancy of Arthritis Patients New research from the University of Manchester which has been backed by the charity Arthritis UK has found that rheumatoid arthritis sufferers could potentially increase their life expectancy by...Research suggests Paracetamol has ‘No Effect’ on Joint Pain
New research carried out by Swiss researchers has found that paracetamol offers no relief for the joint pain that comes alongside arthritis and many other joint-related conditions. The popular and easily accessible over-the-counter painkiller has no effectiveness when...High Hopes for New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug
There has been significant research into a new therapy for rheumatoid arthritis and it has shown it has the potential to treat patients who have been non-responsive or had no positive reaction to other types of therapy and treatment. The new drug which is called...What is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic condition which causes severe pain that doesn’t lessen or go away with ease. It usually affects a single arm or leg and it is often a result of an injury in the same area. The body’s reaction to the injury is often...Dr Stephanie Barrett
Consultant Physician and Rheumatologist in London
MB, ChB, MD, FRCP
GMC No. 2825957
- President of the Royal Society of Medicine, Rheumatology Division, 2017-18
- Member of Council and Trustee at the Royal Society of Medicine
- Member of Council, Rheumatology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine