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The first nationwide survey on patient wellbeing and relationships, conducted by Arthritis Ireland and sponsored by Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals (Ireland), shows almost one in two (45.8 per cent) people with arthritis can no longer participate in social activities they used to enjoy, while one in three (31.3 per cent) are worried about how their condition has affected their appearance. The survey, which was conducted among 128 people with arthritis in seven rheumatology clinics around the country throughout 2008, shows the debilitating effect of arthritis on people as everyday life becomes difficult or impossible to maintain.

Most children will suffer from some form of skin condition during the early stages of their development. Parents are often confused about what action to take. This can be very distressing for both parents and their children.

A range of natural organic soaps from Eco Galway, made from safe organic ingredients, using sustainable business practices, is proving very popular with suffers of chronic skin conditions such as eczema, acne, and psoriasis.

Q: I am suffering pretty badly with rheumatoid arthritis, so much that I can barely do anything these days. Since I live alone it is a challenge for me. Do you have any advice?

Athlone-based pharmaceutical company, Elan, and its US partner Biogen have announced that their drug Tysabri has been proven to significantly reduce the rate of hospitalisation of patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease.

NUI Galway and the University of Ulster have joined forces with HSE West and the Western Health and Social Care Trust to create a collaborative cross-border partnership on diabetes-related research.

As the date of Arthritis Ireland’s national raffle, Friday November 27, draws near, Arthritis Ireland is calling on people in Mayo to support the national raffle to make a real difference to people living with arthritis in their county and be in with a chance to win one of the fantastic prizes on offer by calling 01 6618188, e-mailing fundraising@arthritisireland.ie, or visiting www.arthritisireland.ie

The Mushatts Psoriasis public health nurse, Helena Young, makes a return visit to Market Point Pharmacy, Patrick Street, Mullingar, on Friday November 20.