Many studies over the past several years have linked traditional diet of the Mediterranean countries such as Greece with health benefits such as lowering risk of heart disease and decreasing joint inflammation. In recent years, there have been quite a few Mediterranean recipe books published and at least one weight loss plan has been centered... Read more
Science news outlets and bloggers have been abuzz discussing two studies recently published in the New England Journal of medicine. An international team of scientists from Sweden, Singapore and the U.S. has studied the entire human genome looking for the genes that cause RA. Their findings have confirmed the genes identified in previous studies,... Read more
Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors such as etanercept (Enbrel) or infliximab (Remicade) are some of the newest and most expensive drugs available to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Because they are so effective for many people with RA, the numbers of people taking them has been growing significantly over the last few years, despite the very high cost of... Read more
Rheumatologists are frequently required to evaluate the functional disability of their patients for employers, disability attorneys, insurance companies and government agencies. The evaluations are used to determine eligibility for disability payments, employment accommodations, or for certificates of need for durable medical equipment and... Read more
Last year, I wrote about research finding links between stress and depression and increased rheumatoid arthritis disease activity. Now, new research presented this month at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association shows that chronic stress can exacerbate inflammation and increases a person's risk of developing autoimmune... Read more
