Arthritis Research
Arthritis research and clinical trials for arthritis, and other related rheumatic dieases, lead to better understanding of arthritic conditions. Researchers focus on finding the causes of arthritis. Researchers continue to search for a cure and develop better treatment options for arthritis.
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Research: Osteoporosis (12)
Research: Fibromyalgia (14)
Research: Pain (18)
Research: Genetic (12)
Research: Psoriatic Arthr (12)
Research: Gout (15)
Research: Rheumatoid Arthr (10)
Research: Juvenile Arthr (10)
Research: Stem Cell (22)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Biomarkers
Arthritis patients typically love to follow along with research news. But the terminology can be daunting. For example, what are biomarkers? TNF-a, IL-6, and CEP-1 are examples of biomarkers.
Arthritis patients typically love to follow along with research news. But the terminology can be daunting. For example, what are biomarkers? TNF-a, IL-6, and CEP-1 are examples of biomarkers.
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The Blog News Archive
Check out our Blog News Archive for the latest news related to arthritis.
Check out our Blog News Archive for the latest news related to arthritis.
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.
What is the ACR Criteria? What Does ACR Criteria Indicate?
The improvement in rheumatoid arthritis patients is judged using ACR criteria during clinical trials. ACR criteria is expressed as ACR 20, ACR 50, ACR 70.
The improvement in rheumatoid arthritis patients is judged using ACR criteria during clinical trials. ACR criteria is expressed as ACR 20, ACR 50, ACR 70.
Is Celebrex The Safest Anti-Inflammatory Drug?
Studies are being conducted to determine what non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDS) or COX-2 inhibitor is the safest. Celebrex appears to have lower risk of congestive heart failure.
Studies are being conducted to determine what non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDS) or COX-2 inhibitor is the safest. Celebrex appears to have lower risk of congestive heart failure.
The National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases
The National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases is a research databank for the study of arthritis and rheumatic conditions.
The National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases is a research databank for the study of arthritis and rheumatic conditions.
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.
Curiosity Creates Cures: The Value and Impact of Basic Research
In a familiar science fiction scenario, a scientist knocks over a test tube and creates a new medicine with incredible power. Although a number of important advances have occurred by chance, most scientific advances are not accidental.
In a familiar science fiction scenario, a scientist knocks over a test tube and creates a new medicine with incredible power. Although a number of important advances have occurred by chance, most scientific advances are not accidental.
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.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Profile
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is 1 of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NCCAM is dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science.
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is 1 of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NCCAM is dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science.
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. Doctors and other health professionals run the tests according to strict rules set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
"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. Doctors and other health professionals run the tests according to strict rules set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
What Research Is Being Conducted on Arthritis Pain?
Research looks to increase understanding of arthritis pain.
Research looks to increase understanding of arthritis pain.
Online Study At Stanford To Investigate Arthritis Self-Care Techniques
People who have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia are invited to join a Stanford University Medical Center study of an online workshop that teaches skills for symptom management, with an emphasis on feeling better and more confident while increasing activity levels. It's called "Healthier Living with Arthritis".
People who have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia are invited to join a Stanford University Medical Center study of an online workshop that teaches skills for symptom management, with an emphasis on feeling better and more confident while increasing activity levels. It's called "Healthier Living with Arthritis".
The Arthritis Foundation: What's It All About?
The Arthritis Foundation is a vital charity whose mission is to prevent, control, and cure arthritis. Learn more about their programs and how you can help. What better month to learn about the foundation than May, National Arthritis Month.
The Arthritis Foundation is a vital charity whose mission is to prevent, control, and cure arthritis. Learn more about their programs and how you can help. What better month to learn about the foundation than May, National Arthritis Month.
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 - Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Adult 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.
Judging Clinical Trials
Researchers depend on clinical trials to assess the safety and effectiveness of new drugs and new treatments.
Researchers depend on clinical trials to assess the safety and effectiveness of new drugs and new treatments.
The Genetic Factor
During the past few decades genetics has moved to the forefront and has become the focal point of new and ongoing arthritis research.
During the past few decades genetics has moved to the forefront and has become the focal point of new and ongoing arthritis research.
Risk Of RA May Be Tied To Birth Weight
A new study in the British Medical Journal concludes that birth weight may be a factor in the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.
A new study in the British Medical Journal concludes that birth weight may be a factor in the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.
Raptiva Drug Trial Halted
The drug trial of Raptiva for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has been stopped by Genentech and Xoma following disappointing phase II trial results.
The drug trial of Raptiva for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has been stopped by Genentech and Xoma following disappointing phase II trial results.
Leaky-Gut Syndrome May Play Role In Arthritis
Some researchers claim that leaky-gut syndrome, or increased intestinal permeability, is implicated in dozens of diseases.
Some researchers claim that leaky-gut syndrome, or increased intestinal permeability, is implicated in dozens of diseases.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Does Not Increase Lung Cancer Risk
Rheumatoid arthritis does not increase the risk of lung cancer, according to new research. Previous research showed an increased risk but could not assign causality because of lack of data.
Rheumatoid arthritis does not increase the risk of lung cancer, according to new research. Previous research showed an increased risk but could not assign causality because of lack of data.
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.
ACR Announces New Guidelines To Treat RA
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has updated its guidelines for the management of rheumatoid arthritis after just 5 years. The new guidelines, published in the February 2002 issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism, the journal of the ACR, take into account major research advancements and the development of new treatment options.
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has updated its guidelines for the management of rheumatoid arthritis after just 5 years. The new guidelines, published in the February 2002 issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism, the journal of the ACR, take into account major research advancements and the development of new treatment options.
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.
Vitamin C and Arthritis: Opposite Findings for OA and RA
Two studies have opposite findings regarding the relationship between vitamin C and arthritis.
Two studies have opposite findings regarding the relationship between vitamin C and arthritis.
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.