Flexible Use Of Drugs With Close Patient Follow-Up Can Successfully Control Rheumatoid Arthritis
In the second year of a study of treatments for early rheumatoid arthritis, 508 patients were assigned to one of four treatment groups using standard arthritis drugs (Article, p. 406).The disease status of all groups was evaluated every three months and medications were adjusted according to a protocol.All groups improved and maintained improvement during the second year.
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Juvenile Arthritis (Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Title: Juvenile Arthritis (Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis)Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 3/22/2007
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Joint Aspiration (Arthrocentesis)
Title: Joint Aspiration (Arthrocentesis)Category: Procedures and TestsCreated: 10/17/1998 3:13:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 3/21/2007
medicinenet.com Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT
Total Body Scans: The Glass Body In 40 Seconds / ECR 2007
Less than ten years ago it took several hours to complete a scan on a patient with computer or magnetic resonance tomography. That was an unreasonably long scan time and in the case of CT, also entailed extremely high exposure to radiation. Today, MRT scanners image with up to 72 coils at the same time; CT units scan 64 slices at a time and in lab tests as many as 256.
Medicalnewstoday.com Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT
Success Of Hip Replacement Surgery May Be Determined By Genes
The success of long term hip replacement surgery may lie in the genes, suggests research published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.The researchers analysed genetic variations in 312 people, just over half of whom (162) had problems after hip replacement in the 10 years following surgery.
Medicalnewstoday.com Sat, 17 Mar 2007 02:00:00 PDT
Pain...Oh, What a Pain!
Title: Pain...Oh, What a Pain!Category: Doctor's ViewsCreated: 11/30/2004Last Editorial Review: 3/9/2007
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Problem Sleepiness
Title: Problem SleepinessCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 3/9/2007Last Editorial Review: 3/9/2007
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Protection From Osteoporosis -- Bone Is Living Tissue
In Europe, a bone breaks every 30 seconds due to osteoporosis. Each year, nearly 1.5 million Americans over 50 suffer fractures caused by this bone disease. Bone is a living tissue and is continuously renewed throughout life. Peak bone mass is reached at the age of around thirty (see figure). After this age, bone mass starts to decrease. Achieving a good peak bone mass is important in reducing the risk of osteoporosis in later life.
Medicalnewstoday.com Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT
Recent Study Shows Significant Improvement In Knee Function And Joint Mobility Following Use Of InflameAway(TM)-Celadrin(R)
Imagenetix, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: IAGX), announced today that a new clinical study was presented at the 4th annual "Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update" medical conference, hosted by Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, has demonstrated that Celadrin(R) can significantly improve knee function and help relieve the painful symptoms of osteoarthritis. Findings were released by Imagenetix (http://www.imagenetix.
Medicalnewstoday.com Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT
Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis And Cancer
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease, have a high risk of death from disease - at least double the risk of the general population, studies overwhelmingly show. Evidence has been less clear on whether RA patients are exceptionally vulnerable to dying from cancer.The first study to investigate whether patients with RA who develop cancer have a decreased rate of survival, featured in the March 2007 issue of
Medicalnewstoday.com Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:00:00 PDT
Treatments Can Improve Troublesome Aches
For many older adults, aching muscles and joints are common. Muscles weaken with age and become less flexible -- which can cause stiffness or soreness. But in some cases, aches are a symptom of a disease or side effect from medication.
Medicalnewstoday.com Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT
Appearance Concerns Related To Depression In Patients With Rheumatic Disease
Patients with rheumatic disease can experience physical deformities, especially of the hands and feet in the case of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or skin rashes and lesions and hand deformity in the case of systemic lupus erthyematosus. Few studies on body image concerns have been conducted, but research shows that women with lupus and RA have poorer body image than healthy women. A new study published in the March 2007 issue of
Medicalnewstoday.com Sun, 04 Mar 2007 17:00:00 PDT
Social Security Disability: How to Apply
The Social Security Disability program is a Federal program which provides assistance to people with disabilities. Studies show that a 20-year-old worker has a 3-in-10 chance of becoming disabled before...
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Over 1 in 5 Americans Report Doctor-Diagnosed Arthritis
Arthritis is not a single disease. Arthritis comprises over 100 different diseases and conditions. The most common types are osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia, according to the CDC...
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Fast Facts About Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia syndrome is an arthritis-related condition characterized by widespread or generalized muscular pain, tenderness, and fatigue. Fibromyalgia is considered a syndrome because it is a set of signs and...
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10 Things You Should Know About Lupus
Systemic lupus erythematosus, also commonly referred to as lupus or SLE, is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease. Lupus can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, lungs, heart, nervous system and other...
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Handicap Parking Permits: How to Apply
Handicap parking is a necessity for many people living with arthritis or other painful conditions which lead to disability. It is not uncommon for disabled people to wait longer...
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Denial vs. Acceptance: Do I Really Have Arthritis?
Early symptoms of arthritis are often overlooked or denied, with the hope that they will disappear. It's not uncommon to think "it'll go away" or "it's nothing". A chronic disease...
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Pain Killer Addiction: Problem Affects Legitimate Need
Pain killer addiction is a huge problem, especially abuse of opioid painkillers. Ten percent of high school seniors fess up to taking Vicodin for non-medical reasons. Reportedly 2.2 million people...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Explained With Pictures
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory type of arthritis which affects the joints and may affect other parts of the body. Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by periods of worsening symptoms, called...
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Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, also referred to as degenerative joint disease, DJD, or wear-and-tear arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis and is caused by the breakdown of cartilage in one...
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Hip Replacement Complications: Risk Higher in Obese Women
Hip replacement complications are more common for obese patients, especially obese women. According to a study published in the March 2007 issue of Arthritis Care & Research, researchers studied all...
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Initiation Of Phase III Program Using Emisphere's Eligen(R) Technology For Oral Salmon Calcitonin
Emisphere Technologies, Inc. ("Emisphere") (Nasdaq: EMIS) announced today that Novartis Pharma AG and its development partner Nordic Bioscience have notified Emisphere of the initiation of a Phase III clinical trial for the treatment of osteoporosis with an oral form of salmon calcitonin (referred to as SMC021), a new drug candidate, using Emisphere's eligen(R) delivery technology.
Medicalnewstoday.com Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PDT
Anti-inflammatory Drug Breakthrough From Israeli Biochemist
The transformation in her laboratory mice was so dramatic that Israeli biochemist Prof. Rachel Levy could not believe her eyes when she first saw the results. The mice, suffering from severe rheumatoid arthritis, had been unable to move because of their extremely swollen and deformed paws and limbs. But within six days of treatment with an innovative anti-inflammatory antisense drug, the inflammation was reduced so significantly, the mice were running about normally.
Medicalnewstoday.com Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:00:00 PDT
EPG Patient Direct Partners With Pfizer Europe To Produce Arthritis Quick Guide
IMR International Limited, developers of e-communication and clinical information solutions,today announced that it will partner with Pfizer to develop an online interactive guide to Arthritis.The new resource will form part of the EMA (European Medical Association) sanctioned EPGPatient Direct, a new web service dedicated to providing patients and the general public in Europewith a credible source of independent health-related information.
Medicalnewstoday.com Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:00:00 PDT
Arthritis: Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
Title: Arthritis: Treating Rheumatoid ArthritisCategory: Ask The ExpertsCreated: 2/26/2007Last Editorial Review: 2/26/2007
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Ask the Experts Index
Title: Ask the Experts IndexCategory: Ask The ExpertsCreated: 11/2/2006Last Editorial Review: 2/26/2007
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Health Tip: Keep Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain at Bay (HealthDay)
Rheumatoid arthritis causes pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. There is no cure, and most treatments focus on slowing joint damage and treating pain.
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Health Tip: Understanding Autoimmune Disorders (HealthDay)
Autoimmune diseases occur when the body's immune system destroys its own healthy tissues instead of the foreign, harmful substances it was designed to fend off. The immune system typically defends the body from germs and toxins.
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Health Tip: Who Shouldn't Take NSAIDs (HealthDay)
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, also known as NSAIDs, are medicines commonly used to treat pain and swelling.
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