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Christine Miller

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In Remission from JRA, Active April 2006 to February 2009

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posted 06/16/2006, comments (0)

Myths About Arthritis

Although arthritis is a common disease, there are several common misconceptions that I will try to clear up in this blog. #1 Rheumatoid Arthritis mainly affects the elderly. Approximately 2.1 million Americans have rheumatoid arthritis. Approximately 300,000 children in the U.S. have some form of arthritis. The most common of these is Juvenile... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 05/19/2006, comments (0)

Effects of RA on Women’s Childbearing Decisions and Family Size

A recent study printed in the April 2006 issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism found that lower birth rates among women with RA might partially be the result of women’s choices to limit family size. The researchers conducted a survey of women with RA to study childbearing decisions relative to age of diagnosis and stage of family development. ... Read more Chevron