Arthritis

Hip socket instability raises osteoarthritis risk

Older adults with a developmental abnormality of the hip socket that makes the joint unstable are more than four times more likely than unaffected…    

Leflunomide useful for drug-resistant juvenile arthritis

Leflunomide therapy is well tolerated and benefits some patients with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) resistant to the drug methotrexate, according to results of…    

Adalimumab Effective in Clearing Patients of Psoriatic Arthritis After 24 Weeks of Therapy

After six months, patients with psoriatic arthritis who are treated with the anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha monoclonal antibody adalimumab continued to maintain their improvement when…    

Collagen Defect May Trigger Osteoarthritis

Arthritis develops five times faster in joints that lack a specific type of collagen.

That’s what researchers reported Feb. 20 at the…    

Remicade doesn’t change cholesterol ratio

The arthritis drug Remicade is known to lower the risk of heart disease, but apparently it doesn’t do so by improving cholesterol profiles.

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Arthritis drug seen to cut heart risk

Methotrexate, used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, may also reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and circulatory diseases affecting the heart and…    

Steroid shots as good as surgery for carpal tunnel

New research suggests that a couple injections of corticosteroids may work as well as surgery for many cases of carpal tunnel syndrome—at least in…    

Rheumatoid arthritis raises heart death risk

Rheumatoid arthritis seems to raise the risk of silent heart disease in patients, even before they are diagnosed with the chronic condition, U.S.…    

Rheumatoid Arthritis Attacks the Heart

A new study confirms the strong link between rheumatoid arthritis and life-endangering congestive heart failure.

The 165 Minnesota residents in the study…    

Rheumatoid arthritis patients at higher risk for unrecognized heart disease and cardiac sudden death

People with rheumatoid arthritis not only have a higher risk of coronary heart disease than those in the general population, but they have more…    

Statins may increase arthritis risk in elderly women

The use of statins, cholesterol-lowering drugs such as Lipitor and Pravachol, appears to be associated with an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis of…    

Elderly with rheumatoid arthritis can cope well

Many elderly people with rheumatoid arthritis may go about their daily activities with no more problem than others their age, a new study suggests.…    

Beer may raise gout risk, wine may not

There is substantial difference between alcoholic drinks in their effect on blood levels of uric acid—and this could affect the likelihood of developing gout—Harvard…    

Remicade benefits some with early arthritis

For people in the beginning stages of rheumatoid arthritis but who have a poor prognosis, early treatment with the drug Remicade can pay dividends,…    

Increased arthritis pain may be due to fracture

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have an increase in pain at a single site could be suffering from a stress fracture, especially if they…    

Hyaluronic acid of no benefit in osteoarthritis

A one-year study found that injections of a new hyaluronic acid compound called NRD101 have the same effect on osteoarthritis of the knee as…    

Acupuncture can relieve arthritis pain

According to a new study, acupuncture significantly reduces pain and improves function in those suffering osteoarthritis of the knee.

Acupuncture has received…    

Scientists ‘switch off’ arthritis

Scientists at the University of Liverpool claim they have found a way of turning off one of the most painful aspects of rheumatoid arthritis.…    

Magnets seen helpful for osteoarthritis

Magnetic bracelets seem to provide “clinically useful” pain relief from osteoarthritis, UK investigators report.

Even after numerous studies, the effect of magnets…    

Abnormal Pap smears common in women with lupus

Women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are more likely to have an abnormal Pap test result than other women, according to a new report.…    

Blood filter treatment safe for severe arthritis

A new study of a device that removes certain immune system components from the blood supports its safety and effectiveness as a treatment for…    

Being thin has downside for people with arthritis

Yes, you can be too thin—if you have rheumatoid arthritis. Weighing less than normal appears to increase the risk of dying from heart…    

Misaligned legs, extra pounds worsen bad knees

Being overweight can speed the progression of knee osteoarthritis, but the effect may be limited to people who are moderately “bowlegged” or “knock-kneed,”…    

Red meat ups risk of rheumatoid arthritis

Eating a relatively large amount of red meat every day appears to increase the risk of inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, new study…    

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Overview

Definition

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist, which can lead to pain and…