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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Signs Of Arthritis

Health Tip: Recognizing arthritis in the thumb

March 26, 2009
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons lists these common symptoms of arthritis in the thumb joint, including reduced movement, weakness, and pain after extended use.
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Expert & Community Posts

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Golimumab Phase III Clinical Trials Show Promising Results
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...  They also experienced improvement in signs and symptoms of arthritis as well as in disease... Read more »

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Your Arthritis May Not Go Away, But Your Arthritis Pain Can
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...surgically address the bony changes in most patients. The symptoms of arthritis can certainly go... Read more »

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The Benefit of Exercise in Women Post-Menopause
By Nancy Muller , Health Expert

...evidence that exercise is helpful in controlling the symptoms of arthritis, a rheumatic disease... Read more »

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

...or whether they had diabetes first and developed symptoms of arthritis after years of inactivity... Read more »

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October 12 is World Arthritis Day
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...raise awareness of arthritis, urging people with symptoms of arthritis to seek early advice from... Read more »

Health Guide

Polymyalgia rheumatica
...cause is unknown. Although symptoms are located predominantly in the muscles and there are no outward signs of arthritis, in some cases there is evidence of inflammatory arthritis. The disorder... Read more »
Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Diseases with Similar Symptoms
Diseases with Similar SymptomsVarious features of Lyme disease can be mimicked by many other illnesses. Depending on the symptoms, a doctor may be able to perform the evaluations necessary to rule... Read more »
Psoriasis: Diagnosis
A microscopic examination of tissue taken from the affected skin patch is required to make a definitive diagnosis of psoriasis and to distinguish it from other skin disorders. Usually in... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis
Osteoarthritis is often visible in x-rays. Cartilage loss is indicated by certain images:If the normal space between the bones in a joint is narrowed.If there is an abnormal increase in bone... Read more »
Stop Smoking Highlights
NicotineThe amount of nicotine in cigarettes has steadily increased over the last 6 years, according to a report by the Massachusetts Department of Health. Nicotine is the chemical in... Read more »

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