Rheumatoid arthritis: The role of complementary and alternative therapies
Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition where your immune system begins attacking your own joints, causing them to become painful, stiff and swollen while also damaging cartilage and bone. In this blog post, we examine the treatment options that are available for this...Osteoporosis in rheumatologic conditions
Osteoporosis is a progressive softening of the bones which makes them more likely to break and is particularly common in many sufferers of rheumatic conditions. In this blog post, we look at the connections between joint inflammation and osteoporosis, including the...Ankylosing spondylitis: Diagnosis and management
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis which predominantly affects the spine and it may lead to permanent and severe disabilities, though the long-term result is variable. In this blog post, we provide a general overview of ankylosing spondylitis, focusing on...Rheumatoid arthritis: Diagnosis and management
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that mainly affects the joints, but can also affect other parts of the body. It’s an autoimmune disorder, meaning that it occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues in your body....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