Arthritis Blog

The Canadian government has announced plans to ban bulk exports of prescription drugs to the U.S. The ban would not prohibit individual Americans from buying Canadian drugs by crossing ... Read More

Arthritis is a complicated disease which changes life in many ways. Intimacy and sex are among the aspects of life which can change. What impact has arthritis had on your ... Read More

Please join us in the Arthritis Forum. The forum has a new design which makes it easier to navigate. It's a great place for mutual sharing and support. ... Read More

Arthritis patients often have questions about the blood tests their doctor orders. How important are blood tests in diagnosing arthritis? What blood tests are commonly ordered and what do they ... Read More

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) does not increase the risk of lung cancer, according to new research by the National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases (NDB). The NDB study presented at the ... Read More

Pinched nerve causes, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and risk factors. Pinched nerve injuries may vary from minor, temporary damage to a more permanent condition. The term pinched nerve is often ... Read More

Arthritis is a complicated disease with many myths and misconceptions. Can you separate the myths from the facts? Take this quiz and test your knowledge. Related Resources: What is Arthritis? ... Read More

According to MSNBC, researchers at Merck & Co. privately sought to reformulate Vioxx in 2000 in an effort to reduce its cardiovascular side effects. At the same time, Merck was ... Read More

Arthritis symptoms can be variable among patients. There are over 100 types of arthritis making the initial symptoms difficult to diagnose. Arthritis symptoms, such as joint stiffness, pain, ... Read More

When might a doctor recommend a local steroid injection into a joint to treat arthritis? How often can the doctor inject the joint safely? What can you expect after ... Read More

Merck & Co. announced it will continue two phase III trials for Arcoxia (etoricoxib) based on the recommendation of a safety monitoring board. Arcoxia is classified as a COX-2 ... Read More

There are over 100 types of arthritis. Do you have symptoms of arthritis or an arthritis-related condition? Take our screening quizzes which include: Arthritis Screening Quiz Rheumatoid Arthritis Screening Quiz Osteoarthritis ... Read More

Data from patients in ADEPT (Adalimumab Effectiveness in Psoriatic Arthritis Trial) receiving Humira showed that quality of life improved considerably during a 24-week period, using multiple assessment tools. Read the ... Read More

The DANCER study (Dose-Ranging Assessment International Clinical Evaluation of Rituximab in RA) evaluated the safety and efficacy in two doses of Rituxan in combination with methotrexate. Also studied was ... Read More

Patients are often advised to weigh the benefit and risk of any medication, including TNF blockers Enbrel, Remicade, and Humira. What similarities and differences are there between the three drugs? ... Read More

New arthritis drug classes have been developed and approved for marketing since 1998. How much do you know about rheumatoid arthritis drugs Enbrel, Remicade, and Humira? Take the ... Read More

Medicinal marijuana has been debated in both political and medical arenas for years. The medicalization of marijuana and the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes are separate issues. It has ... Read More

People with ankylosing spondylitis may get better results by taking NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) daily as opposed to an as-needed basis. Results from a two year study, reported in Arthritis ... Read More

A report in Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs, June 2005 revealed that the prices of many prescription pain medications rose significantly following the withdrawal of arthritis drug Vioxx from the ... Read More

Arthritis patients were left confused following the FDA action in April 2005 to withdraw Bextra from the market and add warnings and labeling changes to other NSAIDs. Many patients ... Read More

Though there have been numerous advancements in treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in recent years, a nationwide survey by the Arthritis Foundation indicates that: Nearly 70 percent of people currently ... Read More

Able Laboratories of Cranbury, NJ, is conducting a nationwide recall of all of its manufactured drugs, mostly generic prescription drugs, because of serious concerns that they were not produced according ... Read More

Often referred to as a single disease, scleroderma is actually a symptom of a group of diseases complicated by the abnormal growth of connective tissue which supports the skin and ... Read More