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Arthrography - What You Need to Know
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:57:00 -0500
Has your doctor discussed arthrography with you as part of determining why you may be having joint pain or joint stiffness, among other arthritis symptoms? Arthrography is an imaging technique...
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Arthritis Vaccine - A Reality Sooner Rather Than Later?
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:59:00 -0500
Any time there's breaking news having to do with rheumatoid arthritis, and the words "cure" or "vaccine" are involved, you've grasped my attention and the attention of countless other rheumatoid...
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Foot Orthotics May Relieve Arthritis Pain
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:58:00 -0500
If you have arthritis in your feet, your doctor may recommend foot orthotics to help relieve pain and provide support while improving how you walk. Foot orthotics are shoe inserts...
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TNF Blockers - Does Their Use Predict Work Disability?
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:33:00 -0500
TNF blockers are an important treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis patients. Enbrel, the first TNF blocker that was marketed in 1998, arrived on the scene with great promise -- the...
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B-cells Can Act Independently in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus
Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:59:00 -0500
In systemic autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, B-cells can be activated in the absence of T-cells, according to Yale University researchers. The new findings oppose a long-held...
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Recovering from Stroke More Difficult for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:36:00 -0500
People with rheumatoid arthritis who have had a stroke have lower functional ability than stroke patients who don't have arthritis. According to researchers from University Texas Medical Branch, a study...
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Interleukin 10 (IL-10) Suppresses Immune System, According to Researchers
Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:58:00 -0500
A cytokine, called interleukin 10 (IL-10) is secreted to suppress the immune system in response to the inflammation produced by autoimmune diseases. This finding could be important in terms of...
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Joint Registry Needed to Track Problem Hip and Knee Replacements
Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:44:00 -0500
Joint replacements can fail for various reasons, one of which is a defective prosthesis. When this happens, patients may need a replacement of their replacement -- and certainly it would...
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Actemra (tocilizumab) Recommended for Approval by FDA Advisory Committee
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:45:00 -0500
Actemra (tocilizumab), the first interleukin-6 receptor-inhibiting monoclonal antibody for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, has been recommended for approval by the FDA Arthritis Advisory Committee. The vote to approve was...
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Chronic Pain Remains a Burden for Arthritis Patients
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:48:00 -0500
Chronic pain is characteristic of many diseases, including arthritis. Reportedly, 75 million Americans live with some type of chronic or recurrent pain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has...
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