Car Features Make Driving Easier for People With Arthritis
Tuesday July 31, 2012
Driving. Most people don't give it a second thought, other than to keep a sharp eye on traffic. But, for some people with arthritis, driving can be difficult. Joint pain ... Read More
Rayos Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Conditions
Monday July 30, 2012
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rayos on July 26, 2012 for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, asthma and chronic obstructive ... Read More
Tooth Loss Associated With Increased Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Saturday July 28, 2012
According to study results presented at the 2012 European Congress of Rheumatology, tooth loss appears to be an indicator for the subsequent development of rheumatoid arthritis. A greater number of ... Read More
Shannon Boxx Competing for Gold Medal With Lupus
Tuesday July 24, 2012
Shannon Boxx is a midfielder on the U.S. women's soccer team which will be competing in the 2012 London Olympics. Boxx will be trying to snag her third straight Olympic ... Read More
What People Fear Most About Arthritis
Saturday July 21, 2012
When you experience the initial symptoms of arthritis, it's normal to feel anxious and afraid. You just want to stop the pain and for other symptoms to go away. Early ... Read More
Tendons Explained
Wednesday July 18, 2012
When people think of arthritis, they think of their joints. That's expected, since arthritis is primarily a disease of the joints. But, musculoskeletal conditions can involve tendons, ligaments, and muscles ... Read More
People With and Without Rheumatoid Arthritis Have Similar Cancer Screening Rates
Tuesday July 17, 2012
Study results published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism revealed that rheumatoid arthritis patients receive screenings for breast cancer, cervical cancer, and colon cancer at a rate comparable to those ... Read More
Delayed Humira Treatment Linked to Increased Rheumatoid Arthritis Progression
Friday July 13, 2012
Over the years, the recommendation for initial rheumatoid arthritis treatment has shifted from conservative treatment to aggressive treatment. Patients are sometimes timid about treatment and wonder when it becomes essential ... Read More
Three Alcoholic Drinks Per Week Cut Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Half
Wednesday July 11, 2012
Moderate alcohol consumption may lower your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. According to study results published in BMJ.com, women who consumed more than 3 alcoholic drinks a week on a ... Read More
Shingles Vaccine Still Contraindicated for Arthritis Patients But Could That Change?
Sunday July 8, 2012
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and the American College of Rheumatology have stated that the live attenuated herpes zoster (HZ) vaccine is contraindicated ... Read More
Krystexxa Improves Health-Related Quality of Life in Chronic Gout Patients
Friday July 6, 2012
Adults with refractory chronic gout who were treated bi-weekly with Krystexxa (pegloticase) experienced "statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements" in health-related quality of life (HRQOL), pain, and physical function. Study ... Read More
Natural Arthritis Treatment by Carol Eustice and Scott J. Zashin, M.D. Now Available
Thursday July 5, 2012
Arthritis treatment is not one-size-fits-all. What works for someone else may not work for you. With your doctor's input, you should consider all of your options and weigh the benefits ... Read More