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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 02/06/2008, comments (2)

There may be new ways to test for Rheumatoid Factor

Not too long ago, I wrote about the utility of the Rheumatoid Factor (RF) and the anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) antibody in diagnosing and prognosing rheumatoid arthritis. RF remains the granddaddy of the antibodies associated with rheumatoid arthritis, and is the only autoantibody included in the American College of Rheumatology... Read more Chevron

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Kristina

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posted 02/05/2008, comments (2)

New to RA

Hello, my name is Kristina and my mother-in-law was just diagnosed with RA about 6 months ago. I would really like some help in understanding this disease and the treatments involved. We want to choose the best possible medications with the fewest side effects. Any information would be so helpful. Thanks!

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Joy Buchanan

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posted 02/03/2008, comments (0)

Have Your Say In the Presidential Election

Healthcentral.com's interactive Web site Healthcare '08 is now featured on WashingtonPost.com!Here's your chance to reach a global audience with your views on the 2008 election and health issues. Do you want something done about Drug Prices, right now?Do you want the candidates to pay more attention to environmental issues that could... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 02/02/2008, comments (8)

Exercise is Part of a Healthy Lifestyle for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Less than 15% of people with rheumatoid arthritis exercise 3 or more times a week That uninspiring statistic comes from a recent international study of the exercise habits of people with rheumatoid arthritis. Even more alarming, the study found that about 70% of people with rheumatoid arthritis perform no regular physical activity. ... Read more Chevron

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Jimmi

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posted 01/30/2008, comments (4)

My arthritis hands

I have suffered sore, aching finger joints and real painful hands for round six years now. When I was a kid I used to watch how my old aunts suffered, and now I understand the pain. I could not use my computer for a real long time but my daughter ordered me some healing gloves off the internet and I can tell you they really work,... Read more Chevron

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