Humira (adalimumab) is among the class of drugs referred to as the "biologics". Biologic response modifiers which bind TNF-alpha (currently there are three - Humira, Enbrel, ... Read More

Celebrex (celecoxib) is an appropriate treatment option for children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), according to its manufacturer Pfizer. Following the recommendation of FDA advisors, Celebrex was approved on ... Read More

In clinical trials for rheumatoid arthritis, standard criteria to compare the effectiveness of various arthritis medications or arthritis treatments, or to compare one trial to another trial has become ... Read More

The cause of carpal tunnel syndrome may have been discovered by Mayo Clinic researchers who used electron microscopes to view the carpal tunnel of 11 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. ... Read More

You're experiencing symptoms of arthritis. You've been told to go see a rheumatologist. What's a rheumatologist? A rheumatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in arthritis and related rheumatic diseases. ... Read More

All medications have potential benefits and risks. In prescribing a particular medication, the benefits should outweigh the risks. Sometimes arthritis medications are contraindicated, meaning they shouldn't be given to specific ... Read More

Lyrica, generic drug name pregabalin, has been shown to provide significant pain relief in a 6-month study of fibromyalgia patients. The new report was presented at the 70th annual ... Read More

The link between smoking and rheumatoid arthritis was more evident in new research presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology. In a meta-analysis of 16 studies, ... Read More

Dehydration caused by certain weather factors is associated with an increased risk of a recurrent gout attack in gout sufferers, according to a study presented at the 70th annual scientific ... Read More

Subsequent Rituxan (rituximab) treatment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who had an inadequate response to previous treatment with one or more anti-TNF drugs (Enbrel, Remicade, or Humira) produced a better ... Read More

Initial combination therapy with Remicade (infliximab) and methotrexate can produce a remission in some rheumatoid arthritis patients which may allow them to eventually stop taking medications. Dutch researchers announced ... Read More

It's time for the annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis which takes place in cities across the United States throughout November and December. Participants can choose from a ... Read More

About two-thirds of rheumatoid arthritis patients achieve a good response to one of the TNF blockers. Researchers have tried to determine why one-third of patients do not get ... Read More

Shoulder arthritis is very painful and the loss of motion makes simple daily tasks difficult. It's wise to try conservative treatment measures first such as medications, exercise, rest, joint ... Read More

Approximately 11 million bottles of 500 mg. acetaminophen caplets are being voluntarily recalled by Perrigo Company after small metal fragments were found in a small number of caplets. The analgesic ... Read More

Osteoarthritis impacts hands, hips, and knees differently. The joints are different in terms of anatomy and function, and patients are different in terms of appropriateness of treatment and response to ... Read More

It's a privilege to be able to vote. Unfortunately, people with arthritis and other disabilities can have problems exercising their right to vote. Physical limitations, especially mobility problems, can interfere ... Read More

Patients with chronic pain from osteoarthritis of the hip and knee improved markedly following acupuncture and routine medical care, according to a new study. The randomized, controlled study of ... Read More

It's a widely accepted theory that rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School suggest in a new study that there may be another ... Read More