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Sildenafil reduces Raynaud’s frequency in patients with systemic sclerosis
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • Mar 08 11

Researchers in Europe reported that treatment with modified-release sildenafil significantly reduced the frequency of attacks of Raynaud’s phenomenon in patients with limited cutaneous systemic… Sildenafil reduces Raynaud’s frequency in patients with systemic sclerosis   

 
 

Prevalence of bunions increases with age; more common in women
• Arthritis • • Gender: Female • • Public Health • Feb 23 11

New research determined that an increase in the severity of hallux valgus, or bunion deformity, progressively reduced both general and foot-specific health related quality… Prevalence of bunions increases with age; more common in women   

 
 

Weight Loss Improves Knee Pain From Common Arthritic Condition, Study Says
• Arthritis • • Pain • • Weight Loss • Feb 21 11

Knee pain related to osteoarthritis (OA) is a common complaint among obese individuals and retired professional athletes, especially former NFL players, but researchers presenting… Weight Loss Improves Knee Pain From Common Arthritic Condition, Study Says   

 
 

Obesity takes heavy toll on knee arthritis
• Arthritis • • Obesity • Feb 14 11

New studies will help patients better understand the role that obesity plays in knee arthritis and recovery from knee surgery

More than 14 million… Obesity takes heavy toll on knee arthritis   

 
 

Rheumatoid arthritis researchers redefine remission
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • Feb 03 11

The American College of Rheumatology today announced the release of two new provisional definitions of rheumatoid arthritis remission, which are to be applied to… Rheumatoid arthritis researchers redefine remission   

 
 

Researchers Determine Lifetime Risk of Adult Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • Jan 07 11

Mayo Clinic researchers have determined the lifetime risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis and six other autoimmune rheumatic diseases for both men and women. The… Researchers Determine Lifetime Risk of Adult Rheumatoid Arthritis   

 
 

This new year, how motivated are you?
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • • Surgery • • Trauma & Injuries • Jan 05 11

Personal motivation may be the biggest factor in determining the length of time it takes for a patient to return to work following a… This new year, how motivated are you?   

 
 

Biological Joints Could Replace Artificial Joints Soon
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • • Trauma & Injuries • Jan 05 11

Artificial joint replacements can drastically change a patient’s quality of life. Painful, arthritic knees, shoulders and hips can be replaced with state-of-the-art metal or… Biological Joints Could Replace Artificial Joints Soon   

 
 

Current smokers with early rheumatoid arthritis less responsive to TNF inhibitors, methotrexate
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jan 04 11

Patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are current smokers were less likely to achieve good response to methotrexate (MTX) and tumor necrosis factor… Current smokers with early rheumatoid arthritis less responsive to TNF inhibitors, methotrexate   

 
 

Light exercise may prevent osteoarthritis
• Arthritis • Nov 29 10

People at risk for osteoarthritis may be able to delay the onset of the disease or even prevent it with simple changes to… Light exercise may prevent osteoarthritis   

 
 

Early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis crucial to positive outcomes for patients
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • Nov 23 10

Positive outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are closely linked to early diagnosis and treatment with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). A study by researchers in… Early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis crucial to positive outcomes for patients   

 
 

Cigarette smoking increases rheumatoid arthritis risk in African-Americans
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Nov 23 10

A new study determined that African Americans who smoke cigarettes have a higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA risk is more pronounced… Cigarette smoking increases rheumatoid arthritis risk in African-Americans   

 
 

Common Adult Vaccinations Do Not Increase The Risk of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • Nov 08 10

Common adult vaccinations are not associated with an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, according to research presented this week at the American College… Common Adult Vaccinations Do Not Increase The Risk of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis   

 
 

New ACR/EULAR Classification Criteria May Identify Rheumatoid Arthritis In At-Risk People Prior to Clinical Presentation
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • Nov 08 10

Rheumatoid arthritis researchers are using the 2010 ACR/EULAR Rheumatoid Arthritis Classification Criteria in hopes of improving the ability to identify people with the RA… New ACR/EULAR Classification Criteria May Identify Rheumatoid Arthritis In At-Risk People Prior to Clinical Presentation   

 
 

New Study Links Inflammation to Plaque Buildup In the Arteries of People with Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • Nov 08 10

New data presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta show that systemic inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis disease… New Study Links Inflammation to Plaque Buildup In the Arteries of People with Rheumatoid Arthritis   

 
 

Etanercept helps restore normal growth in children with juvenile arthritis
• Children's Health • • Arthritis • Nov 03 10

Researchers from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center observed a statistically significant increase in mean height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) percentiles in… Etanercept helps restore normal growth in children with juvenile arthritis   

 
 

Narcotics and diagnostics overused in treatment of chronic neck pain
• Arthritis • Oct 27 10

Duke University and University of North Carolina (UNC) researchers report in the November issue of Arthritis Care & Research that narcotics and diagnostic testing… Narcotics and diagnostics overused in treatment of chronic neck pain   

 
 

One fifth of Americans have arthritis, survey shows
• Arthritis • Oct 08 10

More than 22 percent of Americans have arthritis, with a million new cases being diagnosed every year, according to a new government estimate released… One fifth of Americans have arthritis, survey shows   

 
 

Eating broccoli could guard against arthritis
• Arthritis • • Dieting • Sep 15 10

Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are launching a groundbreaking new project to investigate the benefits of broccoli in the fight against… Eating broccoli could guard against arthritis   

 
 

UC Davis scientists find link between arthritis pain reliever and cardiovascular events
• Arthritis • • Heart • • Pain • Sep 13 10

A research team from the University of California, Davis and Peking University, China, has discovered a novel mechanism as to why the long-term, high-dosage… UC Davis scientists find link between arthritis pain reliever and cardiovascular events   

 
 

Novel autoantibodies identified in patients with necrotizing myopathy
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • Aug 19 10

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have identified a subgroup of patients with necrotizing myopathy who have a novel autoantibody specificity that… Novel autoantibodies identified in patients with necrotizing myopathy   

 
 

New way of classifying rheumatoid arthritis aimed at identifying the disease earlier
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • Aug 10 10

The American College of Rheumatology today announced the release of revised classification criteria (created in collaboration with the European League Against Rheumatism) for rheumatoid… New way of classifying rheumatoid arthritis aimed at identifying the disease earlier   

 
 

Adherence to recommended exercise improves physical function, reduces pain for OA patients
• Arthritis • • Pain • • Rheumatic Diseases • Jul 27 10

Patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip who adhere to the recommended home physical therapy exercises and physically active lifestyle experience more… Adherence to recommended exercise improves physical function, reduces pain for OA patients   

 
 

Five Reasons Why Knee Replacements Fail
• Arthritis • • Trauma & Injuries • Jul 11 10

While most knee replacements will function well for years, patients should be aware of the signs of failure—including increased pain or decreased function—that may… Five Reasons Why Knee Replacements Fail   

 
 

Knee arthritis? Flexible options can help keep you active
• Arthritis • Jul 07 10

Middle-aged men and women with osteoarthritis of the knee now have more options than ever before for treatments that may allow them to remain… Knee arthritis? Flexible options can help keep you active   

 
 
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