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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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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 11/06/2007, comment (1)

Rheumatoid Factor: What is it? What does it mean?

Rheumatoid factors are antibodies that attach to other antibodies. This may be associated with inflammation. It is a test used to help in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. However, there are many other conditions associated with a positive rheumatoid factor. These conditions include Sjogren's syndrome, viral illnesses (including... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 09/24/2007, comments (2)

Mediterranean diet and cooking classes may be beneficial for RA sufferers

Many studies over the past several years have linked traditional diet of the Mediterranean countries such as Greece with health benefits such as lowering risk of heart disease and decreasing joint inflammation. In recent years, there have been quite a few Mediterranean recipe books published and at least one weight loss plan has been centered... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/27/2006, comments (5)

Research Update: Caffeine, Marijuana and RA

I was in Berkeley, California a couple of weeks ago, and was struck by the prevalence of Starbuck’s coffee and marijuana among the fine citizens of that liberal city. And as luck would have it, there have recently been research findings presented on the topics of caffeine and marijuana and their effects upon patients with rheumatoid... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 05/02/2006, comment (1)

Having JRA and Where I am with Arthritis Today

Through 29 years of living with rheumatoid arthritis, I have experienced both painful flares and periods of remission. I have tried many different medications and treatment regimens. I spent years in physical and occupational therapy and had many, many splints and other funky contraptions to straighten contractures and reshape slowly deforming... Read more Chevron

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