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Pain thresholds linked to inflammation and sleep problems in arthritis patients
• Arthritis • • Pain • Oct 29 09

Despite recent advances in anti-inflammatory therapy, many rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients continue to suffer from pain. Research published in BioMed Central’s open access journal,… Pain thresholds linked to inflammation and sleep problems in arthritis patients   

 
 

Why fish oils help and how they could help even more
• Arthritis • • Dieting • • Rheumatic Diseases • Oct 29 09

New research from Queen Mary, University of London and Harvard Medical School has revealed precisely why taking fish oils can help with conditions like… Why fish oils help and how they could help even more   

 
 

Biologics for rheumatoid arthritis work, but which is best?
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • Oct 07 09

More studies that directly compare the effectiveness of different biologic drugs for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are needed, say Cochrane Researchers. The researchers reviewed all… Biologics for rheumatoid arthritis work, but which is best?   

 
 

TENS for osteoarthritis: Not enough evidence to recommend
• Arthritis • Oct 07 09

Despite twenty years of research on the use of electrostimulation techniques (TENS) for treatment of osteoarthritis in the knee, researchers still cannot say whether… TENS for osteoarthritis: Not enough evidence to recommend   

 
 

Exercise programs recommended as standard for rheumatoid arthritis
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • Oct 07 09

Exercise programs designed to improve strength and stamina are safe and effective treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review.… Exercise programs recommended as standard for rheumatoid arthritis   

 
 

Scientists find obesity alone does not cause arthritis in animals
• Arthritis • • Obesity • Sep 29 09

The link between obesity and osteoarthritis may be more than just the wear and tear on the skeleton caused by added weight.

A Duke… Scientists find obesity alone does not cause arthritis in animals   

 
 

Chinese herb shows promise for rheumatoid arthritis
• Alternative Medicine • • Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • Aug 18 09

The Chinese herb Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F (TwHF) proved more effective than the anti-inflammatory drug sulfasalazine in a study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

… Chinese herb shows promise for rheumatoid arthritis   
 
 

Ways to Stop Pain, Limitations from Hand Arthritis
• Arthritis • • Pain • Aug 13 09

When arthritis affects the hands, a range of treatments may reduce pain and preserve joint mobility. The August issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter… Ways to Stop Pain, Limitations from Hand Arthritis   

 
 

Depression in arthritis patients often untreated
• Arthritis • • Depression • Jul 23 09

People with arthritis seem to have an elevated rate of depression, but the disorder goes untreated more often than not, a new study suggests.

… Depression in arthritis patients often untreated   
 
 

Study to Assess Hip Exercises as Treatment for Osteoarthritis in the Knee Joints
• Arthritis • Jul 16 09

Researchers at Rush University Medical Center are testing a novel regimen of hip-muscle exercises to decrease the load on the knee joints in patients… Study to Assess Hip Exercises as Treatment for Osteoarthritis in the Knee Joints   

 
 

Childhood Arthritis: Common but Preventable Consequence of Lyme Disease
• Children's Health • • Arthritis • Jul 06 09

When left untreated, children infected with Lyme disease can experience many severe complications as a result including arthritis, problems with the heart or… Childhood Arthritis: Common but Preventable Consequence of Lyme Disease   

 
 

Childhood Arthritis: Common but Preventable Consequence of Lyme Disease
• Children's Health • • Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • Jul 03 09

When left untreated, children infected with Lyme disease can experience many severe complications as a result including arthritis, problems with the heart or central… Childhood Arthritis: Common but Preventable Consequence of Lyme Disease   

 
 

Anti-TNF therapy safe for rheumatoid arthritis
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • Jul 03 09

When used at the recommended doses, treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) drugs, a relatively new class of drugs for RA treatment does not… Anti-TNF therapy safe for rheumatoid arthritis   

 
 

Tai Chi may ease arthritis pain, disability
• Arthritis • • Pain • Jun 18 09

Practicing the controlled movements and deep breathing of Tai Chi may reduce arthritis pain and related disabilities, according to findings from a multi-study review.

… Tai Chi may ease arthritis pain, disability   
 
 

Research proves tai chi benefits for arthritis
• Arthritis • Jun 16 09

A new study by The George Institute for International Health has found Tai Chi to have positive health benefits for musculoskeletal pain. The results… Research proves tai chi benefits for arthritis   

 
 

Over half of people with rheumatoid arthritis have periodontitis
• Arthritis • • Dental Health • • Rheumatic Diseases • Jun 12 09

Copenhagen, Denmark, Friday 12 June 2009: Over half (56%) of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) also have periodontitis (a chronic inflammatory disease of the… Over half of people with rheumatoid arthritis have periodontitis   

 
 

Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with poor sleep in women
• Arthritis • • Gender: Female • • Sleep Aid • Jun 10 09

According to a research abstract that will be presented on Wednesday, June 10, at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated… Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with poor sleep in women   

 
 

Smoking Boosts Genetic Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Arthritis • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jun 06 09

Smoking seems to strongly increase rheumatoid arthritis risk among individuals with genetic susceptibility to the disease, researchers found.

People with the genotype most… Smoking Boosts Genetic Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis   

 
 

Obesity not apt to affect outcome of knee surgery
• Arthritis • • Obesity • Mar 26 09

How fat or thin a person is doesn’t seem to have much bearing on the rate of failure of knee implants, and the… Obesity not apt to affect outcome of knee surgery   

 
 

Vitamin C Intake Associated With Lower Risk of Gout in Men
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • Mar 10 09

Men with higher vitamin C intake appear less likely to develop gout, a painful type of arthritis, according to a report in the March… Vitamin C Intake Associated With Lower Risk of Gout in Men   

 
 

Early therapy improves hand strength in RA patients
• Arthritis • Feb 27 09

Occupational therapy that focuses on the hand and wrist may be helpful for people in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis, the results of… Early therapy improves hand strength in RA patients   

 
 

Got Pain?
• Arthritis • • Pain • Feb 26 09

Tying a shoe, typing an email, opening a jar, texting on a Blackberry. The mobility of our fingers and wrists can often be taken… Got Pain?   

 
 

When to Have That Joint Replacement?
• Arthritis • • Surgery • Feb 25 09

Hispanic and African-American patients tend to have poorer joint function before undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery, according to a new study presented… When to Have That Joint Replacement?   

 
 

New clues to healing arthritis caused by traumatic injury
• Arthritis • • Immunology • • Rheumatic Diseases • Feb 23 09

A strain of laboratory mice that has “superhealing” powers has been found to resist inflammation after a knee injury, and also to avoid developing… New clues to healing arthritis caused by traumatic injury   

 
 

Antibody useful for psoriasis-related arthritis
• Arthritis • Feb 19 09

Treatment with ustekinumab, an antibody that attacks certain cell messenger chemicals, can reduce the signs and symptoms of psoriasis-related arthritis. The treatment is also… Antibody useful for psoriasis-related arthritis   

 
 
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