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mjmetson

posted 03/13/2008, comments (2)

review of automated game system

Hi,i am an AS level student, i have just finished manufacturing an automated draughts board machine. i would really appreciate it if you would email me so that i could send you an email with a Word document attachment that includes all the information about my design so that you could review it for me. Typical student, i have left... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/04/2008, comments (0)

Prescription Drug Ads: Do They Do More Harm Than Good?

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... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 03/03/2008, comments (0)

I've Got Rhythm, I've Got Rheumatoid Arthritis

With apologies to George Gershwin, I thought it might be nice to review with you the importance of the circadian rhythm in rheumatoid arthritis. I am often asked by my patients why they have more pain and stiffness in the morning. After all, I never ask about "evening stiffness." It's always morning stiffness on my mind... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 03/03/2008, comments (0)

Dual Use of Prescription and Over-the-Counter NSAIDs

Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to treat the pain and swelling of arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. NSAIDs come in prescription form (e.g. Celebrex, Mobic) and over the counter (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen). Studies have shown that about 30% of people with some form of arthritis use over-the-counter NSAIDs... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 02/19/2008, comment (1)

Exercising with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Know Your Options

A number of my rheumatoid arthritis patients have approached me about exercise: Is it safe? Will it worsen their joints? Should a person "fight through" the pain and stiffness and fatigue to keep on a routine exercise regimen? When a patient is diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, the first and foremost goal should be to get the... Read more Chevron

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