Lymphoma Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: What's the Cause?
Tuesday February 28, 2006
An increased risk of lymphoma has been associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Various studies have linked the two conditions but it has never been completely clear whether disease activity or ... Read More
Housecleaning Got You Down? Arthritis Aids Can Help Do the Dirty Work
Sunday February 26, 2006
Everyone likes a clean house but housework can be overwhelming for people living with chronic arthritis pain and physical limitations caused by joint damage. Chasing dirt can seem ... Read More
Second Course of Methotrexate May Be Effective Despite Ineffective First Course
Saturday February 25, 2006
Rheumatoid arthritis patients who have not responded to their first course of methotrexate, especially if the first course was a low-dose (10 mg or less per week), may still derive ... Read More
Results of Glucosamine GAIT Trial for Knee Osteoarthritis
Friday February 24, 2006
We announced the long awaited study results about glucosamine from GAIT (Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial) and GUIDE (Glucosamine Unum In Die Efficacy) when they were presented at the American College ... Read More
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease - Cause - Diagnosis - Symptoms - Treatment
Friday February 24, 2006
There are over 100 types of arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Many are difficult to diagnose because of overlapping symptoms. Mixed Connective Tissue Disease and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue ... Read More
Atherosclerosis: Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Have Three Times Risk for Carotid Plaque
Wednesday February 22, 2006
Study results show that rheumatoid arthritis patients are three times more likely to have carotid atherosclerosis than people without rheumatoid arthritis. Study participants included 98 patients with rheumatoid arthritis ... Read More
Histamine May Play Significant Role in Arthritis Inflammation
Monday February 20, 2006
You've likely heard of histamine and how it is involved in allergic reactions. Anti-histamines are common over-the-counter medications used to treat allergies. According to researchers at Joslin ... Read More
Inflammation - Test Your Knowledge
Monday February 20, 2006
Inflammation is a process associated with many diseases, including arthritis. Do you know what is happening as inflammation occurs? Do you know why inflammation occurs? Take Inflammation ... Read More
Merck, Maker of Recalled Drug Vioxx, Is Winning in Court 2-1
Saturday February 18, 2006
Merck has won the first federal lawsuit over recalled arthritis medication Vioxx. On February 17, 2006, a jury found Merck not reponsible for the death of a 53 year ... Read More
Statins: Potential Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Friday February 17, 2006
Statins are a class of drugs used to treat high cholesterol. Statins have also been studied for their effect on the inflammatory process and on the immune response. Since ... Read More
Calcium and Vitamin D: Impact is Less Than Expected for Bone Health and Preventing Osteoporosis
Thursday February 16, 2006
36,282 postmenopausal women ages 50 to 79 participated in the The Women's Health Initiative Calcium with Vitamin D (CaD) trial. Results revealed:
1% higher hip bone density for study participants ... Read More
Hoarseness or Changing Voice - Associated With Arthritis?
Wednesday February 15, 2006
Can rheumatoid arthritis or any of the rheumatic diseases cause hoarseness or cause a voice to change? Can vocal cords become inflamed? Are there other reasons for hoarseness or voice ... Read More
Rheumatoid Arthritis Costly for Employers
Tuesday February 14, 2006
Rheumatoid arthritis is a "significant but potentially manageable contributor to employers' health costs", according to study results published in the February Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The ... Read More
Aleve Pitched By Leonard Nimoy (Star Trek's Mr. Spock) During Super Bowl Commercial - What Did You Think of the TV Ad?
Monday February 13, 2006
One of this year's Super Bowl commercials was a pitch made for Aleve by Star Trek's Mr. Spock, Leonard Nimoy. If you missed the commercial, you can view ... Read More
Gas Cap Wrenches Help Hands Weakened By Arthritis
Sunday February 12, 2006
One of our forum members wrote, "Every time I put gas in my car I have to find someone to unscrew the gas cap. Is there any device that will ... Read More
Hall and Oates Musician Has Lyme Disease
Saturday February 11, 2006
Hall and Oates pop musician Daryl Hall was diagnosed last summer with Lyme disease. Hall recently did his first television interview since being diagnosed with Lyme disease, speaking to ... Read More
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Test Your Knowledge
Friday February 10, 2006
The wrist is surrounded by a band of tissue. Between the band of tissue and the wrist bone is the carpal tunnel. How much do you know about carpal ... Read More
Olympic Athletes Have Personal Interest in Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
Thursday February 9, 2006
The 2006 Winter Olympic games will kick off with the Opening Ceremonies on Friday February 10th. It's fun to watch the competition and who ultimately wins. At least ... Read More
Alcohol and Arthritis - Is Alcohol To Be Avoided Completely?
Tuesday February 7, 2006
Is alcohol to be avoided by all arthritis patients or does alcohol only need to be avoided if the patient is taking specific medications? What negative effects can drinking alcohol ... Read More
Placebo: Is Every Placebo the Same?
Monday February 6, 2006
Clinical trials proceed in an effort to find more effective and safe arthritis treatments. A placebo is compared to the experimental arthritis drug or treatment to determine true effect. ... Read More
Rheumatism, Rheumatic Disease, and Arthritis
Sunday February 5, 2006
Rheumatism refers to various painful medical conditions which affect bones, joints, muscles, tendons. Rheumatism may also involve internal organs. Is rheumatism synonymous with rheumatic diseases? Are they both ... Read More
What is a Physiatrist?
Friday February 3, 2006
A physiatrist is a medical doctor (M.D.) or doctor of osteopathy (D.O.), certified as a specialist in physical and rehabilitation medicine. Physiatrists work with patients who have various types ... Read More
Stem Cell Transplants and Stem Cell Research Promising for Some Lupus Patients
Thursday February 2, 2006
Stem cell transplants (autologous nonmyeloablative hematopoietic stem cell transplantation or HSCT) were performed on 50 lupus patients who had failed all other lupus treatments at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, ... Read More