Update Rheumatology and Pain Vol 12 Issue 6 June 2026

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, degenerative joint disorder characterised by pain, stiffness, and progressive functional impairment....

Codeine remains the most commonly used opioid analgesic in Ireland, prescribed across general practice, emergency departments...

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic neuropathic disorder which affects the distribution of the trigeminal nerve....

Osteoporosis is a preventable skeletal disease, characterised by reduced bone strength and an increased susceptibility to...

Total hip and knee replacements remain amongst the most successful surgical procedures, with satisfaction rates over...

Migraine is a complex neurological disorder characterised by moderate to severe headaches that are often accompanied...

Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience that can be associated with, or resembles that...

The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) is the leading global organisation supporting the...

Pain is one of the most common symptomatic complaints in medicine and a leading reason for...

Ankylosing. Arthritis refers to swelling, pain, and stiffness of one or more joints.1-3 It is an...

Hypocalcaemia is a well-recognised complication of denosumab (Prolia) therapy, particularly in older adults with low vitamin...