Arthritis December 2003 Archive

As 2003 comes to a close, it's interesting to reflect on the events of the year. Arthritis patients experienced a year of new drug approvals, more arthritis research, and new ... Read More

Are you formulating your New Year's resolutions yet? At least 40 percent of all Americans make resolutions to change their ways each January 1. Mayo Clinic specialists help you ... Read More

Intelihealth reports that people with the autoimmune disease lupus may develop carotid atherosclerosis (the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries) at an accelerated rate and independently of many risk ... Read More

As millions of Americans turn to Canada for cheaper prescription drugs, the FDA's top pharmacist said it would take hundreds of millions of dollars to set up a legal, safe ... Read More

Intra-articular hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation) is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration–approved treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee, but its long-term efficacy is controversial. Study shows intra-articular hyaluronic acid has ... Read More

Fibromyalgia is a common, chronic, generalized pain syndrome of unknown origin. Although pain and tenderness are its defining features, other symptoms may include: fatigue sleep disturbance non-cardiac chest pain depression poor concentration Related Resources: How ... Read More

Replacing diseased and painful knees with manmade joints is a highly successful and cost-effective procedure, according to a panel of experts. Read the report at Intelihealth.

The Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 has been signed into law. A swirl of questions now exist for Medicare recipients. How will it change their benefits? Will the ... Read More

Fifth disease, also called slapped cheek disease or slapped cheek syndrome, is a viral illness caused by human parvovirus B19, in adults and teens, it can cause infectious arthritis. Fifth ... Read More

For the first time, the Arthritis Foundation has compiled a list of the most significant arthritis research advances. The top ten list of 2003 includes the first synthetic hormone ... Read More

Of the people who are candidates for the minimally-invasive hip replacement surgery, 80% or more go home within 24 hours of surgery. Read more from WebMD.

According to ADAM, "at some time, up to 40% of people experience pain, known as sciatica, which occurs when the sciatic nerve is trapped or inflamed. Learn more about back ... Read More

BBC News reports that hydrotherapy (water therapy) improves strength and mobility in patients with osteoarthritis while The Mayo Clinic warns people with high blood pressure should be especially careful when ... Read More