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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 11/13/2006, comments (0)

Studies Help the Rheumatologist Help the Patient

Rheumatoid arthritis affects about one percent of the population, but it does affect women to a much greater extent than it affects men: the female to male ratio is approximately three to one. Age plays a role also: for women, the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis increases from puberty, peaking at menopause. Among men, rheumatoid arthritis is... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 11/10/2006, comments (0)

Turmeric Extract May Help Prevent and Ease the Pain of Arthritis

Turmeric is a spice used often in Indian and North African cuisines in curry, chutneys and pickles and to season lamb and vegetables. It is sometimes used as a substitute for saffron for its color. It has been used for centuries as an anti-inflammatory in Ayurvedic medicine. In Asian countries, it is used as a mild digestive to ease liver... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 11/09/2006, comments (0)

New Study Challenges Theory that RA is an Autoimmune Disorder

In a new study published in the November 2006 issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism, scientists at the University Of Michigan Medical School reported evidence that challenges longstanding theories about the cause of rheumatoid arthritis.The focus of the study was to discover why almost 95 percent of RA patients have a common sequence of DNA (called... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/12/2006, comments (0)

Ask the Expert: Diagnostic Tests for Muscle Swelling, Rash and El

Question: Hello, I am a 47-year old female who has not yet been diagnosed with any condition, although I do have an upcoming appointment with a rheumatologist. I have severe swelling in most of the muscles in my body, especially on the left side. I can feel huge knots and swelling, and sometimes I have a terrible rash that accompanies the pain,... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 10/06/2006, comments (0)

Genetics and Sex Affect RA

Women whose brothers are affected with erosive rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to also develop a severe form of the disease, according to research published in the October issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism. The study sought to build on prior research related to genetic factors and sex in arthritis by looking for clinical, genetic and... Read more Chevron

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