Friday, October, 23, 2009
Arthritis Research
October 03, 2008
A review published in the journal
Arthritis Research & Therapy has found discrepancies and
a lack of information in guidelines for the use of some painkillers
by patients with osteoarthritis (OA). The six sets of
guidelines--which address the use of non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory meds--were meant to address concerns over the
cardiovascular risks associated with the meds.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Matthew Thompson
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Health Expert
...are sometimes told they are "at risk" of developing arthritis at some point in the future. What...
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By Christine Miller
,
Health Expert
...national study finds that the numbers of people with arthritis and rheumatic conditions is on...
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By Grant Cooper
,
Health Expert
Boron and Osteoarthritis Boron is a trace element that occurs naturally in soil, plants and...
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By HeartHawk
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Health Expert
...Researchers at the University of British Columbia and Arthritis Research Center of Canada,...
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By Christine Miller
,
Health Expert
...research is being funded by a charity called the "Arthritis Research Campaign." The...
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Health Guide
...News) -- In a finding that contradicts previous
research, a Mayo Clinic study says that rheumatoid
arthritis (RA) does not increase the risk of hearing loss. The study included 29 people, aged 40...
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Obviously, poorly controlled rheumatoid
arthritis can lead to deformities of the joints, particularly the hands and feet. This in turn could lead to a poor self-image, which in turn could lead to...
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From the FDA Consumer Magazine, March-April 2005 by Carol Rados Few people with
arthritis would be willing to stop taking a medication that works, especially when nothing else has. But what if joint...
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...It’s time to dispel the myths and clarify the facts. 1. Myth: Fibromyalgia is a form of
arthritis. Fact: Fibromyalgia is a neurological disease. Although it was once...
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...effects are issues patients must consider. To read the story, visit WSJ, New Treatments for Rheumatoid
Arthritis. You will need a subscription to read the article. HealthCentral's RA expert,...
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Related News
May 29, 2007
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Older women who would like to avoid the stiffness and pain associated with arthritis need to follow some simple advice: Get...
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January 13, 2009
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pain is often thought to be a debilitating symptom of osteoarthritis. But new research suggests pain is more than a symptom,...
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August 06, 2007
By Rebekah Addy, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People in pain often reach for a common painkiller like...
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April 04, 2007
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Don't blame your knee pain on exercise. Physical activity neither hurts nor helps when it comes to knee osteoarthritis (OA),...
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April 14, 2008
By Lindsay Braun, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A study reveals taking hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) -- an...
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