Top Rheumatoid Arthritis News
Keep up to date on all the latest Rheumatoid Arthritis research, drugs, and treatment.
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FDA approves topical NSAID pain med
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug called Pennsaid. Read Summary > -
Radiation from medical scans skyrocketing
Scientists say exposure to radiation from medical procedures has risen 600 to 700 percent in the past 20 years, and it is now the biggest source of radiation for Americans. Read Summary > -
Illness, surgery not linked to seniors' mental decline
New research published in the journal Anesthesiology suggests that illness and surgery don't contribute to long-term cognitive decline in seniors, nor do they accelerate the development of dementia. Read Summary > -
TNF blockers do not boost cancer risk: study
An analysis of previous studies has found that treatment with tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers does not increase rheumatoid arthritis patients' chances of developing cancer. Read Summary > -
Immune-suppressant meds may boost bladder cancer risk
People who have autoimmune diseases and who take glucocorticoid steroids to suppress their immune system may have a higher chance of developing bladder cancer, new research suggests Read Summary > -
Forteo better than Fosamax for steroid-related bone loss: study
Results from a new study suggest that the osteoporosis drug Forteo is better at increasing bone density and reducing spine fractures in people who have steroid-induced osteoporosis than the drug Fosamax. Read Summary > -
High fiber foods may fight inflammatory disease: study
Eating a diet that is a high in fiber appears to reduce people's risk of developing inflammatory diseases such as asthma, arthritis, inflammatory bowel conditions, and diabetes, Australian researchers have found. Read Summary > -
Tai Chi may improve knee pain in older adults
New research published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research has found that regular Tai Chi exercise may both reduce pain and improve function in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee. Read Summary >
