Arthritis

Majority of Ontarians suffering from rheumatoid arthritis not receiving needed speciality care
Jul 06 10

Nearly 60 per cent of Ontarians with rheumatoid arthritis — an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints — were not seen… Majority of Ontarians suffering from rheumatoid arthritis not receiving needed speciality care   

 

Aerobic exercise safe and effective for rheumatoid arthritis patients
Jun 24 10

Researchers from the University of Grenoble Medical School in France determined that cardio-respiratory aerobic exercise is safe for patients with stable rheumatoid arthritis (RA).… Aerobic exercise safe and effective for rheumatoid arthritis patients   

 

Sex lives of patients are negatively affected by rheumatoid arthritis and SLE
Jun 18 10

Rome, Italy, Friday 18 June 2010: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) patients from Brazil and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients from France report that their rheumatic… Sex lives of patients are negatively affected by rheumatoid arthritis and SLE   

 

Rheumatoid arthritis incidence on the rise in women
May 26 10

The incidence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in women has risen during the period of 1995 to 2007, according to a newly published study by… Rheumatoid arthritis incidence on the rise in women   

 

Atherosclerosis in Rheumatoid Arthritis: What to Look for in Studies Using Carotid Ultrasound
May 17 10

Studies of myocardial infarction and other cardiovascular (CV) events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have consistently found that their incidence is at least… Atherosclerosis in Rheumatoid Arthritis: What to Look for in Studies Using Carotid Ultrasound   

 

New mutant genes linked to rheumatoid arthritis
May 10 10

A large study of European populations has uncovered seven new clusters of defective genes that may be responsible for rheumatoid arthritis, a painful… New mutant genes linked to rheumatoid arthritis   

 

Minorities Hit Hardest by Arthritis
May 02 10

The report finds that the prevalence of activity limitation, work limitation and severe joint pain are significantly higher among African Americans and Hispanics. These… Minorities Hit Hardest by Arthritis   

 

Potential new test for early diagnosis of osteoarthritis identified
Apr 22 10

Researchers at King’s College London’s Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology, based at St Thomas’ Hospital have discovered new ways of measuring biological… Potential new test for early diagnosis of osteoarthritis identified   

 

New Pathway Involved in Rheumatoid Arthritis Identified
Apr 13 10

Investigators from Hospital for Special Surgery have identified a pathway involved in turning off inflammation that does not work properly in people with… New Pathway Involved in Rheumatoid Arthritis Identified   

 

BUSPH study links rheumatoid arthritis to vitamin D deficiency
Apr 07 10

Women living in the northeastern United States are more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA), suggesting a link between the autoimmune disease and vitamin… BUSPH study links rheumatoid arthritis to vitamin D deficiency   

 

Longer Treatment for Juvenile Arthritis During Remission Does Not Reduce Relapse Rate
Apr 07 10

For patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis in remission, withdrawal of treatment with the drug methotrexate over 12 months vs. 6 months did not reduce… Longer Treatment for Juvenile Arthritis During Remission Does Not Reduce Relapse Rate   

 

Pregnancy linked to lower rheumatoid arthritis risk
Apr 01 10

A new study finds that women who give birth may have a lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis than women who remain childless… Pregnancy linked to lower rheumatoid arthritis risk   

 

Rheumatoid arthritis increasing in white women
Mar 26 10

After decades of decline, rheumatoid arthritis is on the rise among white women in the US, new research shows.

While the study wasn’t designed… Rheumatoid arthritis increasing in white women   

 

A Treatment for Osteoarthritis in the Knees?
Mar 24 10

Flip-flops and sneakers with flexible soles are easier on the knees than clogs or even special walking shoes, a study by Rush University… A Treatment for Osteoarthritis in the Knees?   

 

Rheumatoid arthritis tied to pregnancy complications
Mar 18 10

Pregnant women with rheumatoid arthritis may have increased risks of high blood pressure, having an underweight baby or needing a cesarean section, a new… Rheumatoid arthritis tied to pregnancy complications   

 

Light, flat shoes may be best for arthritic knees
Mar 18 10

When it comes to easing the pain of arthritic knees, footwear choice matters, new research shows.

And the findings suggest that flatter shoes with… Light, flat shoes may be best for arthritic knees   

 

15 Years After ACL Knee Reconstruction, 84% of Male Patients Still Highly Active
Mar 13 10

Eighty-four percent of males who had ACL knee (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction with a patellar tendon (the tendon that attaches the knee to the… 15 Years After ACL Knee Reconstruction, 84% of Male Patients Still Highly Active   

 

Electro-acupuncture shows promise for knee arthritis
Jan 21 10

A modern twist on traditional acupuncture may bring some pain relief to people with knee arthritis, at least in the short term, a small… Electro-acupuncture shows promise for knee arthritis   

 

Don’t Let Arthritis Put the Kibosh on All Exercise (It Hurts More When You Stop)
Dec 29 09

Achy knees and joints caused by arthritis are not reasons to stop exercising.

Regular, modest exercise improves joint stability and strengthens muscles, according… Don’t Let Arthritis Put the Kibosh on All Exercise (It Hurts More When You Stop)   

 

Smoking ups men’s rheumatoid arthritis risk most
Dec 24 09

Smoking is a risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a new analysis of 16 studies confirms.

The effect is especially strong in men and… Smoking ups men’s rheumatoid arthritis risk most   

 

Too much physical activity may lead to arthritis
Nov 30 09

Middle-aged men and women who engage in high levels of physical activity may be unknowingly causing damage to their knees and increasing their risk… Too much physical activity may lead to arthritis   

 

Abused kids may grow up to have arthritis
Nov 12 09

New research hints that physical abuse suffered during childhood may increase the risk for osteoarthritis - the wear-and-tear form of arthritis in which the… Abused kids may grow up to have arthritis   

 

Psoriatic arthritis common in people with psoriasis
Nov 06 09

As many as 14 percent of people with psoriasis may also have psoriatic arthritis, research shows.

Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that combines… Psoriatic arthritis common in people with psoriasis   

 

Tai Chi has major benefits for arthritic knees
Nov 06 09

People suffering from creaky knees may want to give Tai Chi a try.

In a study, researchers found that practicing the Chinese mind-body exercise… Tai Chi has major benefits for arthritic knees   

 

Anti-tumor necrosis factor treatment does not increase cancer Risk in RA patients
Oct 30 09

A recent study by Swedish researchers found that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients did not experience an elevated cancer risk in the first 6… Anti-tumor necrosis factor treatment does not increase cancer Risk in RA patients   

 
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