Dr. Niamh Harakis Rheumatologist

15/11/2025

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"We think it applies to 100% of lupus cases."

09/11/2025

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween!! 🎃

14/10/2025

A new international study led by Professor Emer McGrath, Consultant Neurologist at Galway University Hospital and Associate Professor of Medicine at University of Galway, has found that women who go through menopause earlier may face a higher risk of developing dementia later in life.

The research also found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause could be linked to a reduced risk, and that greater exposure to oestrogen over a woman’s lifetime is associated with better brain health. 🧠

The study, published today in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, analysed data from over 1,300 women as part of the world’s longest-running brain health study: the Framingham Heart Study.

It’s a step toward understanding how reproductive health may shape cognitive ageing in women; an area of research that’s long been overlooked. 🧬

Learn more about Emer and her team's findings here. ➡️ https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13872877251372430

📸 Photo credits: Aengus McMahon.

12/10/2025

Today is — a day to raise global awareness about RMDs and their impact on millions of lives.

At , we bring together patients, health professionals, and scientific societies to drive meaningful change. From research and education to advocacy and awareness, we are working toward a future with better care, earlier diagnosis, and greater understanding for everyone affected.

👉 Learn how to get involved in : https://pulse.ly/sqsbelrumk

12/10/2025

🌸Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Αρθρίτιδας - 12 Οκτωβρίου 2025 🌸«Πραγματοποίησε τα Όνειρά σου!»🌸

🌸Όπως τονίζει σε ανακοίνωσή της για την ημέρα η Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αντιρευματικού Αγώνα ΕΛ Ε ΑΝ Α : "Η αρθρίτιδα και τα ρευματικά - μυοσκελετικά νοσήματα αφορούν εκατομμύρια ανθρώπους σε όλο τον κόσμο. Πίσω από κάθε διάγνωση, υπάρχει ένας άνθρωπος που συνεχίζει να ελπίζει, να παλεύει, να ονειρεύεται.

🌸Η φετινή καμπάνια της EULAR, με μήνυμα «Achieve your dreams», μας θυμίζει ότι κανένα όνειρο δεν είναι μικρό όταν το διεκδικείς με πίστη και υποστήριξη.

🌸Η ΕΛ.Ε.ΑΝ.Α. ενώνει τη φωνή της με τη διεθνή κοινότητα, ζητώντας να δοθεί προτεραιότητα στη μυοσκελετική υγεία - γιατί χωρίς κίνηση, χωρίς υγεία, δεν υπάρχει ποιότητα ζωής.

🌸Ας στηρίξουμε ο ένας τον άλλον.

🌸Ας μιλήσουμε για την αρθρίτιδα.

🌸Ας κρατήσουμε τα όνειρα ζωντανά.

🌸Ας δώσουμε σήμερα χώρο στα όνειρα, την ενημέρωση και την κατανόηση.

🌸Ας μοιραστούμε τη δική μας φωνή, το δικό μας "



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07/10/2025

“Frozen shoulder” is a real condition causing stiffness and difficulty in raising the arm. It mostly affects women, striking peri- or post-menopausal women more commonly than anyone else. The painful affliction can last for years—but has long been ignored by medical researchers who doubted its existence. New treatments may finally promise a cure.

Learn more about frozen shoulder and how it might finally be addressed: https://on.natgeo.com/3VNB9lu

06/10/2025

Millions of Britons struggle with musculoskeletal conditions. Now, a study has found two one-hour classes a week in a gym, led by a rehabilitation specialist, have a huge impact and there are calls for the NHS to make physical activity a standard part of treatment

05/10/2025

Our knees are arguably one of our most important joints. Here’s how to strengthen them: https://bbc.in/3IRuLGR