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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Interesting Facts On Arthritis

Frogs may be source of new heart, diabetes, arthritis treatments

October 02, 2008
A new discovery about the effectiveness of frog toxins as a mosquito repellent has renewed interest in the use of the toxins in medical research. Pumiliotoxin 251d is one of thousands of alkaloid chemicals found on the skin of tropical frogs in Central and South America. Some of the toxin's molecules have been found to be very effective in regulating heart function and may have value in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Osteoarthritis Guide in Spanish
By Dr. Jonathan Krant , Health Expert

A handbook for osteoarthritis management has been written in Spanish, entitled "Escogiendo... Read more »

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Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Diabetes and the worsening of Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...negative impact on those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Metabolic syndrome is a... Read more »

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The Double Why-Me: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hepatitis C
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...in the understanding and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, there are still segments of the... Read more »

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Many kids have to travel long distances to see a pediatric rheumatologist
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...discussing a study published in the December issue of Arthritis Care & Research. The study... Read more »

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Half of diabetics have some form of arthritis
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...of all adults with diabetes also have some form of arthritis.  In other data, the CDC estimated... Read more »

Health Guide

Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn't Boost Risk for Hearing Loss
...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... Read more »
New Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
...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,... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression
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... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis Reading List
One of the best things a patient can do after being newly diagnosed with a condition- rheumatoid arthritis or otherwise- is to start learning about the condition and to keep learning about the... Read more »
Meet Dr. Mark James Borigini
...in the teaching of students and housestaff. Dr. Borigini was involved in studying novel rheumatoid arthritis treatments and wrote several papers and book chapters on that subject. After leaving... Read more »

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