Information and opinions on Rheumatoid Arthritis from JB at MyRACentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/41860/humira Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:29:02 -0400 JB Infopshere clinical research is working with Abbott Laboratories in the enrollment of participants for the IRB-approved clinical trial investigating the efficacy of a dosage of 80mg adalimumab in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Stephen R. White, a board certified Rheumatologist, is the primary investigator on this trial.   The researchers are studying whether the a monthly dose of adalimumab 80mg is as good as the bi-weekly... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/41860/humira http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/37032/living Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:25:22 -0400 JB Hello!   Tuesday's New York Times had an article on Rheumatoid Arthritis by Jane E. Brody.   As Ms. Brody is a well-known health writer and the NYT Science Times tend to have new and innovative studies (or, at least, new takes on old assumptions) I was eager to read the article, thinking it would provide insights into new treatments, or new methods for managing pain or explain how promising new treatment or methods are on the... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/37032/living http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/34543/dose Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:25:09 -0400 JB I'm thrilled to share the good news -- today's Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral and featured one of our very own community members -- Sue! The story was about our unique approach to helping people with their health needs online. Called "Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online," the story features interviews from our communities and expert patients!   Click the blue text above to read the full... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/34543/dose http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/31998/rheum Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:59:00 -0400 JB Greetings!This is your friendly, neighborhood Rheumatoid Arthritis site producer alerting you to a new offering from MyRACentral.com: The Community Newsletter.Normally, on each Tuesday of the week, subscribers to our newsletter get the Weekly Check-Up with tips and information from our experts, our weekly rheumatoid arthritis poll and relevant news for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers.That will continue, but you'll also receive on Thursdays a... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/31998/rheum http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/30968/heart Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:30:06 -0400 JB I interviewed Tim Russert once.He was speaking at univerity in Southeastern Virignia where I was worked as a newspaper reporter shortly after graduate school. I don't even remember the name of the school.It was a simple assignment. One that, for him, would be no big deal. He probably wouldn't remember it the next day. I worked very hard not to be awed by this "celebrity" of journalism. I was friendly. I was profesional. But I was cool and... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/30968/heart http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/29812/exper Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:06:14 -0400 JB We are excited to announce the launch of a new and improved My Home and Profile! Now you can stay updated with news, articles, the latest questions and answers, and SharePosts from our Experts and community members.   Here's a rundown of the features we've added:   Enhanced My Home area, including:   Your own personalized area at the top of every page: Instantly access your my Home or Profile from this area.  You... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/29812/exper http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/22330/drug Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:54:00 -0400 JB From HealthDay: Two studies in the newest issue of The Lancet (a prestigious British medical journal) found that "appears to be effective in relieving the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in both adults and children." Read the full news article here. According to the article: "The researchers found that after 24 weeks, 59 percent of the patients taking the highest dose of tocilizumab (along with methotrexate) had at... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/22330/drug http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/21979/diet Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:28:00 -0400 JB On Tuesday, March 18, the BBC of England reported a study from the Karolinska suggesting that Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferers should pay special attention their heart health, and two recent studies offer suggestions on what may help. What's the connection between heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis? According to the BBC report, heart attacks and strokes are among the leading causes of death for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers, as the... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/21979/diet http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/21105/ads Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:01:00 -0500 JB Prescription Drug Ads: Do They Do More Harm Than Good?Read our expert's analysis on a special page    "Prescription-drug ads prompt nearly one-third of Americans to ask their doctors about an advertised medicine, and 82% of those who ask say their physicians recommended a prescription."   This comes from Julie Appleby, a reporter with USA TODAY in a news article about a survey done by the newspaper, the Kaiser... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/21105/ads http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/20598/hot Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:24:00 -0500 JB Have you been using Icy Hot Heat Therapy Products to relieve your aches and pains?  Well, be careful, because the manufacturer, Chattem, Inc. recently announced "a voluntary nationwide recall of its Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, including consumer "samples" that were included on a limited promotional basis in cartons of its 3 oz. Aspercreme® product," according to an alert from the FDA. "Chattem is... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/7271/20598/hot