New research gives another reason for people with rheumatoid arthritis to be extra careful about their weight. People often think that increasing weight also increases a person’s bone mass to support that weight. But a new study from the University of Missouri-Kansas has found just the opposite, that increasing body fat mass... Read more
Do you have trouble sleeping because of the pain or stiffness associated with rheumatoid arthritis? Do you find that your RA causes the sleep disturbances or that the lack of sleep, maybe for other reasons like stress, cause your rheumatoid arthritis symptoms to worsen? What techniques, treatments have you used to help you sleep... Read more
In a recent study published last month, researchers reported that green tea may help ease the inflammation and pain of rheumatoid arthritis. In that study, isolated synovial joint cells were treated with the active compound in green tea, called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). The cells were then stimulated with a protein called... Read more
In a widely expected decision, the FDA has sent Merck a "non-approvable letter" for Arcoxia. The letter said before Arcoxia has another chance at approval, Merck needs to provide more test results showing that Arcoxia's benefits for the treatment of osteoarthritis with the proposed doses outweigh its risks. Two weeks ago, an FDA advisory... Read more
A new comparative national study finds that the numbers of people with arthritis and rheumatic conditions is on the rise. It is predicted to reach 67 million people by 2030. This increased prevalence will have a larger economic toll on the nation than increased medical expenditures or individual earnings losses because of the diseases. ... Read more
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