Top Rheumatoid Arthritis News
Keep up to date on all the latest Rheumatoid Arthritis research, drugs, and treatment.
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Gaza settlers use bees to treat arthritis, MS
Settlers in Gaza City are relying on the ancient practice of apitherapy--or the medicinal use of bee venom--to treat pain related to a number of conditions, including multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Read Summary > -
Fight fair: Words may ease health impact of arguing
Couples who use cognitive words during an argument may be helping their own and their partner's health, a new study has found. Read Summary > -
Scientists use computer to find clues to RA
An international team of researchers has found three new genetic factors that are linked to the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and they have targeted four more genes that they believe are promising targets for later study. Read Summary > -
Q&A: Treatments for palindromic rheumatism?
A reader who has been diagnosed with palindromic rheumatism asks Dr. Peter Gott about the treatments available for the condition. Read Summary > -
New RA drug's effects 'significant' in recent trial
Drugmaker Adeona is reporting that its new drug being developed to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) showed significant benefits compared to a placebo in a recent clinical trial. Read Summary > -
Boomers may be more disabled than their parents: study
According to a new study, U.S. Baby Boomers are likely to enter their 60s with more physical disabilities than previous generations, and this could place an enormous burden on the American healthcare system. Read Summary > -
What to expect for Medicare Part D open enrollment
An analysis by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation has found that monthly premiums will rise an average 11 percent, though the premium changes vary widely by which plan seniors select. Read Summary > -
Yahoo, Google want more leeway for drug advertising
Drugmakers say the current FDA guidelines requiring both benefits and risks of drugs on ads hampers advertising on the Internet given the space constraints for ads on Web pages. Read Summary >
