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Christine Miller

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posted 08/27/2007, comments (0)

Another Reason Why Stress is Bad for Us

Last year, I wrote about research finding links between stress and depression and increased rheumatoid arthritis disease activity. Now, new research presented this month at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association shows that chronic stress can exacerbate inflammation and increases a person's risk of developing autoimmune... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 02/09/2007, comments (0)

Another Advance in Genetic Research

Scientists studying genetic links to autoimmune disorders have made the news again this week with research linking 30 genes to autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and others. Newsweek published an interview this week online with two of the researchers from MIT’s Whitehead Institute. The scientists hope that the... Read more Chevron

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Cathee McKeown

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posted 02/09/2007, comments (2)

Alternative Treatment: Bees!

Sometimes it can be overwhelming to think about all of the different options available for treating RA, but it’s also exciting to know that there are alternatives. We read so much about new medications for treating RA, as well as the side effects and concerns that come along with these advances. I have personally tried most everything and have... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 01/31/2007, comment (1)

New Worries About A New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug

On December 19, 2006, the United States Food and Drug Administration issued an “Alert” regarding the safety of Rituxan use in patients suffering from rheumatologic illnesses.This alert was issued because there were two reported cases of fatal Progressive Multifocal Leukoencepholopathy, more conveniently referred to as PML. And while these... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 12/05/2006, comments (0)

Potent Anti-HIV Drugs Associated with Arthritis

New research presented at the November 2006 American College of Rheumatology meeting in Washington and discussed on Aidsmap, shows that arthritis and connective tissue disease are unexpectedly more likely in people with HIV taking potent anti-HIV therapy. The two studies presented on the subject were from the U.K and the U.S. Before effective... Read more Chevron

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