Arthritis August 2005 Archive

Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis which occurs in association with the skin disease psoriasis. What are the primary symptoms of psoriatic arthritis? Are there overlapping symptoms with ... Read More

Alternative and natural treatments have gained popularity and serve as a complement to traditional therapies. Some treatments get little respect regarding their efficacy, compounded by warnings for potential drug ... Read More

Leeches are well-known for their blood-sucking ability and less known for their use in microvascular surgery. Another use for medicinal leeches will start in October at Beth Israel Medical ... Read More

According to a University of Michigan study, published in the August 24, 2005 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience (25(34):7754-7762; doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0439-05.2005), patients who believe they are taking painkillers feel better, ... Read More

Do you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and feel like rheumatoid arthritis controls too much of your life? Are you interested in participating in an online self-management program for adults ... Read More

Rheumatoid arthritis is three times more common in women than men but new research indicates that the severity of the disease is similar for men and women. Women did ... Read More

According to an ABCNEWS.com report, researchers at Tufts-New England Medical Center have determined that only a small portion of glucosamine is absorbed by the body, suggesting that the typical doses ... Read More

The U.S. News & World Report: Best Hospitals 2005 rates various specialties, including Rheumatology. I know several arthritis patients currently looking for a world-class hospital. This list is ... Read More

A jury has decided the first Vioxx lawsuit, a wrongful death case heard in a Texas courtroom. By a 10-2 vote on August 19, 2005, the jury held Merck ... Read More

Study results suggest that some dietary carotenoids, including beta-cryptoxanthin and zeaxanthin, may lower the risk of developing arthritis. Beta-cryptoxanthin and zeaxanthin are found in yellow and orange fruits ... Read More

A new study from Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston involving 5,123 female study participants revealed interesting results -- a connection between taking Tylenol (acetaminophen) or ... Read More

Human Genome Sciences is developing LymphoStat-B (belimumab) as a potential treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. LymphoStat-B has received a Fast Track Product designation from ... Read More

Orencia (abatacept) is scheduled for review by the FDA Arthritis Advisory Committee on September 6, 2005. Bristol-Myers Squibb, the drugmaker, is seeking approval for Orencia (abatacept) in the treatment ... Read More

Genmab announced it has initiated a Phase II study with HuMax-CD20 to treat patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have failed one treatment with one or more disease modifying ... Read More

Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis are variable making it difficult to diagnose. Symptoms can mimic other forms of arthritis too. Diagnosis is based on clinical findings and diagnostic tests to rule ... Read More

Psoriatic arthritis is one of over 100 types of arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis is associated with psoriasis (a skin disease in which scaly red and white patches develop on the ... Read More

Is there an increased risk of developing osteoporosis if a person has rheumatoid arthritis or any of the rheumatic diseases? If yes, what is responsible for the increased risk of ... Read More

What is the most effective way to relieve arthritis pain? There is no quick and easy, one-size fits all answer. Gene G. Hunder, M.D. from Mayo Clinic offers ... Read More

The fallout from the Vioxx recall is still being felt. The recall has impacted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Merck, and arthritis patients and doctors. The FDA is issuing ... Read More

The more risk factors you have for a specific disease, the more likely it is you will develop that disease. Awareness of risk factors may also help with prevention if ... Read More

Celebrex (celecoxib) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for relief of the signs and symptoms associated with ankylosing spondylitis. This latest use of Celebrex is the ... Read More

Why is there an increased risk of infection which occurs with the TNF blockers (Remicade, Enbrel, and Humira)? What is the relationship between TNF and infection? Read Dr. Zashin's ... Read More