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The Newest Arthritis Medications
It is in your own best interest to know what new medication is coming next and learn about how it should work so you can discuss with your doctor whether you would be a candidate for the drug. But even though the newly marketed drugs and drugs still in development grab our attention, don't forget about older possibilities.
It is in your own best interest to know what new medication is coming next and learn about how it should work so you can discuss with your doctor whether you would be a candidate for the drug. But even though the newly marketed drugs and drugs still in development grab our attention, don't forget about older possibilities.
Treatment of Arthritis
There are many treatment options for arthritis. Medications are considered traditional treatment for arthritis but some patients look for natural alternatives. No matter what treatment you choose, weigh the risks and benefits.
There are many treatment options for arthritis. Medications are considered traditional treatment for arthritis but some patients look for natural alternatives. No matter what treatment you choose, weigh the risks and benefits.
Help Your Arthritis Treatment Work
You can help your treatment work. Arthritis can strike at any age. It hurts the joints, where two bones meet. It damages the joints and makes them stiff and painful. Correct treatment can ease the pain and help prevent more damage.
You can help your treatment work. Arthritis can strike at any age. It hurts the joints, where two bones meet. It damages the joints and makes them stiff and painful. Correct treatment can ease the pain and help prevent more damage.
Arthritis - Combination Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld offers information about what's the latest arthritis treatment, including the benefit of combination therapy.
Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld offers information about what's the latest arthritis treatment, including the benefit of combination therapy.
A to Z: Arthritis Research and Advancements
Our online resource to arthritis research, clinical trials and advancements.
Our online resource to arthritis research, clinical trials and advancements.
Arthritis Drugs: What Are My Options?
Medications have long been considered "traditional" treatment. Since individual response to a specific medication can vary and because possible side effects are also a factor, finding the most effective medication or combination of medications can be a more difficult process than one would expect.
Medications have long been considered "traditional" treatment. Since individual response to a specific medication can vary and because possible side effects are also a factor, finding the most effective medication or combination of medications can be a more difficult process than one would expect.
A to Z: Arthritis Drug and Medication Guide
Our comprehensive online resource to over 100 medications and drugs being used in the treatment of arthritis. You can find each drug listed within its drug class or treatment category. You can also find each drug listed alphabetically from "A to Z".
Our comprehensive online resource to over 100 medications and drugs being used in the treatment of arthritis. You can find each drug listed within its drug class or treatment category. You can also find each drug listed alphabetically from "A to Z".
Placebo Effect - The Healing Power of Placebos
Research has confirmed that a fake treatment, made from an inactive substance, can have a "placebo effect". It's not unusual for one-third of patients to feel better in response to treatment with placebo.
Research has confirmed that a fake treatment, made from an inactive substance, can have a "placebo effect". It's not unusual for one-third of patients to feel better in response to treatment with placebo.
A to Z: Alternative and Natural Treatments for Arthritis
Our extensive resource to the alternative, natural and home remedies for arthritis.
Our extensive resource to the alternative, natural and home remedies for arthritis.
Clinical Trials - Why Volunteer?
"Clinical trial" is the scientific term for a test or study of a drug or medical device in people. These tests are done to see if the drug or device is safe and effective for people to use.
"Clinical trial" is the scientific term for a test or study of a drug or medical device in people. These tests are done to see if the drug or device is safe and effective for people to use.
Placebo effect - What is the Placebo effect?
A brief explanation and fast facts about the placebo effect.
A brief explanation and fast facts about the placebo effect.
Stem Cell Research - About Adult and Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Stem cell research could lead to possible cures for many serious diseases and conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. Before you can support or oppose stem cell research, you must fully understand the terminology, the potential, and consequences. Our 2-page feature helps you better understand stem cell research.
Stem cell research could lead to possible cures for many serious diseases and conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. Before you can support or oppose stem cell research, you must fully understand the terminology, the potential, and consequences. Our 2-page feature helps you better understand stem cell research.
Too Young For Joint Replacement?
In the case of younger arthritis patients the benefits and risks of surgery must be carefully deliberated.
In the case of younger arthritis patients the benefits and risks of surgery must be carefully deliberated.
Medicinal Marijuana: A Continuing Controversy
In recent years, the controversy over the use of marijuana for medical purposes has been debated in both political and medical arenas.
In recent years, the controversy over the use of marijuana for medical purposes has been debated in both political and medical arenas.
Carpal Tunnel: Prevention vs. Surgery?
Two recent reports offer different solutions as to what should be the primary treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. One study from the Netherlands suggests surgery is more effective than splinting, while another report claims prevention is the key.
Two recent reports offer different solutions as to what should be the primary treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. One study from the Netherlands suggests surgery is more effective than splinting, while another report claims prevention is the key.
Antibiotic Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis
More than forty years of research has suggested that mycoplasma is the cause and tetracycline is the cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but this theory is still challenged.
More than forty years of research has suggested that mycoplasma is the cause and tetracycline is the cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but this theory is still challenged.
Canada Will Sell Marijuana, Seeds For Medical Use
Canada's government announced that it will sell marijuana and seeds to medically eligible people and their suppliers. This announcement is considered an "interim measure" which satisfies a previous Ontario court order. The federal government is appealing the ruling.
Canada's government announced that it will sell marijuana and seeds to medically eligible people and their suppliers. This announcement is considered an "interim measure" which satisfies a previous Ontario court order. The federal government is appealing the ruling.
20 Tips To Help You Prepare For Surgery
If an arthritis patient can go into joint replacement surgery with a sense of preparedness and peace of mind, the chance of a successful outcome increases. Here are 20 tips to help you get ready.
If an arthritis patient can go into joint replacement surgery with a sense of preparedness and peace of mind, the chance of a successful outcome increases. Here are 20 tips to help you get ready.
B-Cell: Is Progress Being Made?
News of exciting research developments and a potential cure for rheumatoid arthritis was splashed everywhere last November. There has been an eerie silence about it ever since. Professor Jonathan CW Edwards lets us know where things stand.
News of exciting research developments and a potential cure for rheumatoid arthritis was splashed everywhere last November. There has been an eerie silence about it ever since. Professor Jonathan CW Edwards lets us know where things stand.
B-Cell Depletion Triggers RA Remission
Researchers from University College in London have presented findings from an experimental new rheumatoid arthritis treatment which involves B-lymphocyte depletion. Some say it's a "cure", others say a "remission", but everyone agrees it's exciting.
Researchers from University College in London have presented findings from an experimental new rheumatoid arthritis treatment which involves B-lymphocyte depletion. Some say it's a "cure", others say a "remission", but everyone agrees it's exciting.
Rituxan Shows Sustained Benefit For RA In Phase II Trials
Results from Phase II clinical trials for Rituxan were announced by Genentech, IDEC Pharmaceuticals, and Roche, at the 2003 American College of Rheumatology meeting in Orlando, Florida. The news is encouraging.
Results from Phase II clinical trials for Rituxan were announced by Genentech, IDEC Pharmaceuticals, and Roche, at the 2003 American College of Rheumatology meeting in Orlando, Florida. The news is encouraging.
Rituxan: Showing Promise For Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rituxan, a drug used to target B-cells, is showing promise as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
Rituxan, a drug used to target B-cells, is showing promise as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
B-Cell Depletion:Wading Through The Hype
Were the recent reports which hyped B-lymphocyte depletion therapy as a potential cure for rheumatoid arthritis accurate or were the reports irresponsible journalism?
Were the recent reports which hyped B-lymphocyte depletion therapy as a potential cure for rheumatoid arthritis accurate or were the reports irresponsible journalism?
How To Treat Gout With Diet And Medication
Gout is one of the most painful types of arthritis. Gout attacks can be controlled or prevented by lifestyle changes and the use of certain medications.
Gout is one of the most painful types of arthritis. Gout attacks can be controlled or prevented by lifestyle changes and the use of certain medications.
Types of Joint Surgery - Test Your Knowledge
There are several types of joint surgery. It's important to understand the terminology in case your doctor ever presents surgery as a treatment option for you. Do you know the various types of joint surgery? Take Types of Joint Surgery - Test Your Knowledge.
There are several types of joint surgery. It's important to understand the terminology in case your doctor ever presents surgery as a treatment option for you. Do you know the various types of joint surgery? Take Types of Joint Surgery - Test Your Knowledge.
Prosorba Column - Who is a good candidate for the Prosorba Column?
Prosorba column is a possible treatment for rheumatoid arthritis if all conventional treatments have failed.
Prosorba column is a possible treatment for rheumatoid arthritis if all conventional treatments have failed.
Viscosupplementation - What is Viscosupplementation?
A brief explanation and fast facts about viscosupplementation.
A brief explanation and fast facts about viscosupplementation.
Orthovisc - What is Orthovisc?
A brief explanation and fast facts about Orthovisc injections.
A brief explanation and fast facts about Orthovisc injections.
Hyalgan - What is Hyalgan?
A brief explanation and fast facts about Hyalgan injections.
A brief explanation and fast facts about Hyalgan injections.
Supartz - What is Supartz?
A brief explanation and fast facts about Supartz injections.
A brief explanation and fast facts about Supartz injections.
Synvisc - What is Synvisc?
A brief explanation and fast facts about Synvisc injections.
A brief explanation and fast facts about Synvisc injections.
Synvisc - What is Synvisc and is it only used for the knee?
An explanation of Synvisc and viscosupplementation.
An explanation of Synvisc and viscosupplementation.
Synvisc Injections May Delay Knee Surgery
Synvisc appears effective against pain in some patients with osteoarthritis of the knees and may delay the need for replacement surgery.
Synvisc appears effective against pain in some patients with osteoarthritis of the knees and may delay the need for replacement surgery.
DHEA - What is DHEA? (Dehydroepiandrosterone)
A brief explanation and fast facts about DHEA dehydroepiandrosterone). DHEA has been helpful in reducing fatigue, improving thinking difficulties, and improving quality of life in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
A brief explanation and fast facts about DHEA dehydroepiandrosterone). DHEA has been helpful in reducing fatigue, improving thinking difficulties, and improving quality of life in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Pain and Pain Research - An Overview of Pain and Pain Research
An overview of pain and pain research. There are currently many treatment options available for pain, and scientists believe that research can help lead to more and better treatments for pain in the future.
An overview of pain and pain research. There are currently many treatment options available for pain, and scientists believe that research can help lead to more and better treatments for pain in the future.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments Do Not Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Research shows no evidence to date that rheumatoid arthritis treatments, particularly the newest medications, increases the risk of breast cancer.
Research shows no evidence to date that rheumatoid arthritis treatments, particularly the newest medications, increases the risk of breast cancer.
When Are Pain Medications Appropriate For Arthritis Patients?
When is it appropriate for pain medications (analgesics) to be prescribed as part of the treatment plan for arthritis patients? Are analgesic pain medications appropriate as a long-term treatment or maintenance treatment, or should they only be used short-term?
When is it appropriate for pain medications (analgesics) to be prescribed as part of the treatment plan for arthritis patients? Are analgesic pain medications appropriate as a long-term treatment or maintenance treatment, or should they only be used short-term?
What is Synvisc?
A brief explanation and fast facts about Synvisc.
A brief explanation and fast facts about Synvisc.