Sedimentation Rate - What Is It?
Monday January 30, 2012
Blood tests help doctors diagnose arthritis and monitor the effectiveness of treatment. One of the most common tests ordered is the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, also known as ESR or sedrate. ... Read More
Arthritis Medications - Are They Working?
Friday January 27, 2012
Doctors typically prescribe arthritis medications to help manage symptoms and slow disease progression. There are several categories of arthritis medications: NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), analgesics (pain medications), DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic ... Read More
Two in Five Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis Are Inactive
Thursday January 26, 2012
According to a study funded by NIAMS (National Institute for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) and published online January 26, 2012 in Arthritis Care & Research, two in five ... Read More
The Immune System - How It Works
Sunday January 22, 2012
The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work harmoniously to defend the body against foreign invaders. The immune system operates like a sophisticated communications ... Read More
Concomitant Use of Krystexxa and Other Urate Lowering Drugs Not Advised for Gout
Wednesday January 18, 2012
The American College of Rheumatology published an issue of Hotline on January 18, 2012 over concerns regarding concomitant use of Krystexxa (pegloticase) and urate-lowering drugs, such as allopurinol and Uloric ... Read More
Men With Rheumatoid Arthritis Have Increased Risk of Erectile Dysfunction
Monday January 16, 2012
According to Rheumatology News, men with rheumatoid arthritis have two-thirds greater risk of developing erectile dysfunction compared to men without the disease. The study results, which were the first to ... Read More
2012 Miss America Contestant Had Juvenile Arthritis
Friday January 13, 2012
The Miss America Pageant will air Saturday January 14, 2012, live from Las Vegas, Nevada, at 9 p.m. EST on ABC. Elizabeth Wertenberger is competing as Miss Michigan. Wertenberger, ... Read More
FDA Warns About Packaging Problem Involving Opioid Pain Medications; Recalls OTC Drugs
Monday January 9, 2012
The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) is advising healthcare professionals and patients of a potential problem with opioid pain medications manufactured and packaged for Endo Pharmaceuticals by Novartis Consumer ... Read More
Zofran May Help Arthritis Patients With Nausea Related to Oral Methotrexate
Sunday January 8, 2012
About one-fourth of rheumatoid arthritis patients taking oral methotrexate complain of nausea. It can be a small annoyance or a big problem. Some patients switch to injectable methotrexate hoping to ... Read More
Oophorectomy in Younger Women Linked to Increased Prevalence of Arthritis and Osteoporosis
Saturday January 7, 2012
An analysis of the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANESIII) has revealed that bilateral oophorectomy (removal of ovaries) in women who are younger than 45 years old is ... Read More
Do Chronic Pain Patients Need Zohydro?
Tuesday January 3, 2012
Several drug companies are developing a more potent pain medication containing hydrocodone. The new drug would contain up to 10 times the amount of hydrocodone that is found in drugs ... Read More