How Would You Rate Your Doctor?
Thursday January 29, 2004
Are you happy with your doctor? Satisfied with your treatment plan? The doctor-patient relationship is vitally important. Quite frankly, your life may even depend on it. Read ... Read More
Will Medicare Beneficiaries With Arthritis Get Access to Self-Injected Biologic Drugs?
Thursday January 29, 2004
Contact Congress to resolve this. The recently approved Medicare reform legislation authorizes a demonstration project to expand Medicare coverage for self-injected biological therapies. Unfortunately, despite Congressional intent, the Medicare ... Read More
Over 7 Million Recipients Expected to Get Drug Discount Card
Tuesday January 27, 2004
The Arthritis Foundation offers more details on the Medicare prescription drug discount cards expected to be available in June 2004. Read the facts.
Researchers Study Restless Leg Syndrome
Tuesday January 27, 2004
Researchers at two Oregon hospitals are studying Restless Leg Syndrome, a common but rarely diagnosed ailment that causes millions of Americans to have a creepy-crawly feeling deep in their leg ... Read More
GAO: OxyContin Claims Unsubstantiated
Tuesday January 27, 2004
The maker of OxyContin sent doctors promotional videos that made unsubstantiated claims minimizing the dangers associated with the pain relief drug. Read more.
Deducting Arthritis on Your Income Tax
Wednesday January 21, 2004
It's tax time! Are you knowledgeable about all of your allowable medical deductions? Make sure you aren't missing out. Read more about Deducting Arthritis on Your Income Tax
Hormone Imbalance Fuels Rheumatoid Arthritis
Saturday January 17, 2004
According to MEDLINEplus, the joint inflammation that is a hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis apparently results from out-of-kilter hormone levels in the joints, European researchers report. In patients with rheumatoid ... Read More
Urgent Info For Young People With Disabilities In California
Tuesday January 13, 2004
Effective January 1, 2004, people under 65 years old with Medicare in California have a one time opportunity for 90 days to purchase one of 5 Medigap policies regardless of ... Read More
Inflammation: The Battle Within
Monday January 12, 2004
It's the body's natural defense against injury. The inflammatory response is a complicated cascade of events necessary to protect the body. But in autoimmune diseases, the body's normally ... Read More
More States Move to Buy Prescription Drugs From Canada
Sunday January 11, 2004
More states are moving ahead with their plans to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada, despite the disapproval of federal officials. New Hampshire and Iowa officials say they will join ... Read More
Vitamin D May Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
Saturday January 10, 2004
Greater intake of vitamin D may the lower the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in older women, according to study results reported in the January 2004 issue of Arthritis and ... Read More
Occupational Therapy May Not Help Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tuesday January 6, 2004
Occupational therapy has been shown to help people who have had rheumatoid arthritis for several years, but the results of a new study suggest that people in the early stages ... Read More
Celebrex May Protect Osteoarthritic Cartilage
Tuesday January 6, 2004
Belgian researchers report that Celebrex, along with relieving the pain of osteoarthritis, may also have a positive effect on cartilage in the joints of patients with OA.
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Setting Goals When Challenged With Arthritis
Friday January 2, 2004
Someone once said "goals are dreams with deadlines". The new year is upon us and there is no more effectual time to make changes and set goals. Read ... Read More