As I’ve mentioned before, the onset of menopause causes a woman’s body to change. We think of the ending of our period, but changes in hormonal balance can cause havoc as well. Two new studies have recently been published that focus on women who go through early menopause and potential health issues that may arise for them.
In a study published in the June 11 issue of Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, researchers from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago found that early...
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It appears that whenever the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is under fire, patients become a little scared and... Read more »
I've discussed Actemra often in this blog, and once again it has been in the news: the British medical journal The Lancet earlier this... Read more »
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Sunday, October 12 was World Arthritis Day. This year's theme, "Think Positive," aimed to help people recognize... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
No treatment cures systemic lupus erythematosus, but many therapies can suppress symptoms and relieve discomfort. There are also different treatments... Read more »
From the FDA Consumer Magazine, March-April 2005 by Carol Rados Few people with arthritis would be willing to stop taking a medication that works,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Arthritis - psoriatic Symptoms The arthritis may be mild and involve only a few joints, particularly those at the end of the fingers or... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and will examine you. You also may be sent for a blood test. An abnormal antibody,... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Usually, a doctor can diagnose psoriatic arthritis based on your symptoms and a physical examination. Your doctor may order X-rays of the affected... Read more »
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