Global Scans · Arthritis · Weekly Summary

• [New] Fear of seeking healthcare support among married Chinese elderly with arthritis negatively impacts self-care and medication adherence. PubMed Central (PMC)
• The Centre for Genetics and Genomics Versus Arthritis and Research into Inflammatory Arthritis Centre protein markers in patients with rheumatoid arthritis that could predict how well people respond to a specific treatment called etanercept. Versus Arthritis
• Arthritis affects over 10 million people in the UK and Versus Arthritis estimates that it will cost the NHS £118 billion over the next decade. Stephen Timms MP
• Up to half of the UK population lives with chronic pain, a figure projected to rise with ageing populations and increasing rates of musculoskeletal conditions like arthritis. Chemistry World
• There will be 31-7 million individuals worldwide with rheumatoid arthritis, 68-7% of whom will be female. PubMed Central (PMC)
• The autoimmune diseases segment is likely to register a fastest CAGR of 14.2% from 2026 to 2034 owing to the rising prevalence of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease which require long term biological management. Market Data Forecast
• The biologics segment is expected to exhibit a noteworthy CAGR of 9.1% from 2025 to 2033 due to its superior efficacy in halting disease progression, particularly in refractory autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Market Data Forecast
• In the UK, 46% of canines are overweight, raising the risk of arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. GreyB

Last updated: 02 August 2026