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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 05/28/2008, comments (0)

Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Diabetes and the worsening of Rheumatoid Arthritis

The United States is becoming unhealthier: The rates of obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome are on a continued upward trendl. Unfortunately, these illnesses of an inactive and overeating society are having a negative impact on those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of conditions... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 05/19/2008, comments (0)

Are There Any Arthritis Drugs that Slow Down Joint Deterioration?

ANSWER TO QUESTION REGARDING "OVERLAPPING ARTHRITIS" From a reader: "I have an overlapping arthritis, based on my last x-rays, I have deterioration in all of the fingers on my left hand, as well as my knuckles and wrists on both hands. I also have deterioration in 3 fingers on my right hand. ... I would like to know if you... Read more Chevron

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Carlee

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posted 04/12/2008, comments (11)

Starting Remicade - a little nervous

Hi - I'm Carlee - I'm 30 and was diagnosed with RA about 4.5 years ago (though I'm pretty sure that I had it as far back as high school). I'm not a poster, blogger or whatever you call it, but I've found that my husband mostly doesn't "get it" about my RA - so I thought I'd try this site. I started on... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/06/2008, comment (1)

What is the "Best" Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment?

I am often asked what treatment or combination of treatments should be used in rheumatoid arthritis. The honest answer is that there is, for now, no best treatment. The best treatment is the treatment that allows the rheumatoid arthritis patient to feel back to normal once again-or at least as close to back to normal as the treatment... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 03/07/2008, comments (0)

More drug ads may mean more prescriptions filled

I read a recent article by Julie Appleby in USA Today discussing whether the increase in drug advertising benefits patients or costs the country more money in health care spending. According to the article, drug companies spent about $4.8 billion on advertising in 2006, almost double what they spent in 2002. The article stated that ads for... Read more Chevron

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