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Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications
Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Diabetes and the worsening of Rheumatoid Arthritis
The United States is becoming unhealthier: The rates of obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome are on a continued upward trendl. Unfortunately, these illnesses of an inactive and overeating society are having a negative impact on those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis.
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of conditions that can increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes, among other problems. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by excessive fat around the abdomen (or abdominal o...
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Expert & Community Posts
Can I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia?
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert...level of protection against joint destruction. Complications of the RA/FM Comorbidity Not... Read more »
New Worries About A New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert...rheumatoid arthritis, or just one more rare potential complication of ANY treatment which alters... Read more »
Half of diabetics have some form of arthritis
By Christine Miller , Health Expert...sugar and helps lower the risk of cardiovascular complications. For people with arthritis,... Read more »
Beyond Injections: Tablets for Rheumatoid Arthritis May Make a Comeback
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health ExpertIS THE LOWLY TABLET IN FOR A COMEBACK FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS? It was interesting to read that in... Read more »
Update from the American College of Rheumatology: Cox-2 Inhibitors and Why We Miss Them
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert...Dr. Singh found a 21% increase in gastrointestinal complications in 2005. It would appear... Read more »
Health Guide
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...Buy My RA a Drink? and leave a comment! See all of Sara's comics Visit the Single Gal's Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis Read more »New Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
...side 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... Read more »Rheumatoid lung disease
...condition have no symptoms. Therefore, therapies are aimed at treating the underlying disorder and complications resulting from the disorder. Corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive therapies... Read more »Feltys syndrome
...(prognosis) Progression of rheumatoid arthritis is likely. Some people benefit from splenectomy. Complications Recurrent infections may develop. Calling your health care... Read more »Rheumatoid arthritis
...possible to prevent further damage of the joints with proper early treatment. Because RA may cause eye complications, patients should be have regular eye exams. References US Food and... Read more »Images
Medications
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Related News
Study: Rheumatoid arthritis boosts heart attack risks
October 28, 2008Three new studies suggest that people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have twice the risk of suffering a heart attack, and RA patients who... Read summary »
Study: Rates of rheumatoid vasculitis falling
August 31, 2009Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine have found that rates of rheumatoid vasculitis (RV) appear to be falling among U.S.... Read summary »
RA patients' treatment outlook differs by race
June 01, 2009Yale researchers have found that white and African American patients do not see the risks and benefits of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatments the... Read summary »
Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Genetic Link?
June 16, 2008By Kate McHugh, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a debilitating condition affecting... Read summary »
Researchers Find New Use for Anti-Malarial Drug
April 14, 2008By Lindsay Braun, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A study reveals taking hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) -- an... Read summary »
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