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Friday, October, 30, 2009

What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Scientists ID biomarkers for rheumatoid arthritis

March 15, 2009
Biomarkers that can be detected before women develop rheumatoid arthritis have been identified by U.S. researchers. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Studies Help the Rheumatologist Help the Patient
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

Rheumatoid arthritis affects about one percent of the population, but it does affect women to a... Read more »

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There may be new ways to test for Rheumatoid Factor
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...(anti-CCP) antibody in diagnosing and prognosing rheumatoid arthritis. RF remains the granddaddy... Read more »

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Ask the Expert: Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Complicating Diabetes?
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

Dear Dr. Borigini,I have both Rheumatoid Arthritis and diabetes. I'm having a difficult time... Read more »

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Putting a Stop to Rheumatoid Arthritis Before it Begins
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

While there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, it appears that physicians can stop the... Read more »

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Ask the Expert: Are There Any Diets You Can Recommend to Reduce the Symptoms of RA?
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...flare-ups? Answer: The approach to controlling rheumatoid arthritis through dietary... Read more »

Health Guide

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression
...could predict depression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Appearance concerns are related to rheumatic disease, as up to 53% of patients surveyed reported that they felt unattractive due to... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis in Young Women -- Doesn't Make You Virtuous
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: The "Loser" Disease
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