Saturday, January 12, 2013

Our Rheumatoid Arthritis Experts

Mark Borigini, M.D.

Mark Borigini, M.D., Health Pro

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Rheumatologist

Treatment Options for Rheumatoid Arthritis - Pros and Cons

There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, this almost goes without saying.  However, there are a variety of medications which not only provide relief from pain and inflammation, but which also have the potential to put the disease into remission.  And this should be the goal of every rheumatologist and every patient with rheumatoid... Read moreChevron
Michael Makover

Michael Makover, Health Guide

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Rheumatologist and Medical School Professor

History of the development of drug treatment in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 2

Read History of the development of drug treatment in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 1   DMARDs, (for Disease Modifying AntiRheumatic Drugs) go beyond just relief of symptoms. To varying degrees, they actually stop and sometimes even reverse the disease process. There are many kinds of DMARDs, most of which are still used. Some are based on... Read moreChevron