Floral Park Arthritis, P.C.

04/30/2026

GLP-1 receptor agonists, originally developed for Type 2 diabetes, are showing promise in alleviating joint pain and reducing inflammation for those living with arthritis.

https://ow.ly/wpwG50YRRNW

Emerging research suggests popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs – like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro – may ease arthritis and joint pain by triggering weight loss and reducing systemic inflammation.

04/27/2026

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04/23/2026

"A new study has found natural GLP-1 hormone in joint fluid, suggesting that GLP-1 receptor agonists may offer potential treatment options for , beyond their use in diabetes and obesity."

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/weight-loss-natural-glp-1-discovery-hidden-joints-could-revolutionize-arthritis-treatment

Scientists have discovered natural GLP-1 in joint fluid, which could open up a new treatment option for arthritis.

04/20/2026

"To think too long about doing a thing often becomes its undoing." — Eva Young.

04/16/2026

Maintain urate-lowering therapy consistently, as it is far more effective than dietary changes in dissolving uric acid deposits and preventing future flare-ups.

https://floralparkarthritis.com/2021/11/02/gout-attacks-medications-to-help-lower-your-uric-acid-levels/

Gout is one of the most prevalent medical conditions in the US, affecting an estimated 9 million Americans. And with it being a type of arthritis, the symptoms of gout are more or less similar to those of the former. Periodic attacks of pain (mostly in the joints), and unending swelling in the toes....

04/13/2026

"Opportunities don't happen; you create them." — Chris Grosser.

04/09/2026

Early signs of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) include systemic inflammation and immune cell changes in at-risk individuals that could allow for proactive prevention and intervention before joint damage occurs.

https://ow.ly/XnAg50YFOhK

Rheumatoid Arthritis Begins Before the Pain: CU Anschutz Researchers Help Uncover Hidden Early Phase of the Disease

04/06/2026

"We don’t know how strong we really are until being strong is the only choice." — Bob Marley.

04/02/2026

"Autoimmune disease and environmental pollution are intricately linked, highlighting the complexities of applying insights from large population studies to a diverse population."

https://www.rheumatologyadvisor.com/features/pollution-and-autoimmunity-relationship/

The relationship between pollution and autoimmunity is evolving, with environmental factors contributing to increases in autoimmune diseases.

03/30/2026

"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty." — Winston Churchill.

03/26/2026

"Secukinumab shows promise in improving psoriatic arthritis symptoms while preserving bone integrity over time, offering sustained disease control without major safety concerns."

https://www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/rheumatology/news/long-term-secukinumab-in-psoriatic-arthritis/

Long-term secukinumab treatment may preserve bone structure and support sustained disease control in psoriatic arthritis over 48 months.