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DHEA may be no help for fibromyalgia
• Arthritis • Aug 05 05

The hormone supplement DHEA may be a popular choice for people with fibromyalgia, but a new study finds no evidence it actually… DHEA may be no help for fibromyalgia   

 
 

Obese arthritis patients have lower death rates
• Arthritis • Aug 04 05

A study of almost 800 patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis has come to the paradoxical conclusion that a higher body mass index (BMI)… Obese arthritis patients have lower death rates   

 
 

Simple steps prevent arthritis from preventing work
• Arthritis • Jul 13 05

Good posture, a phone headset and frequent breaks can help prevent Arthritis from holding people back at work, new research shows.

Dr.… Simple steps prevent arthritis from preventing work   

 
 

Shedding a pound may ease stress on arthritic knees
• Arthritis • Jul 11 05

For overweight people hobbled by knee arthritis, losing even one pound can diminish the stress the knees take with every step, a new study… Shedding a pound may ease stress on arthritic knees   

 
 

Acupuncture may ease knee arthritis, for a while
• Arthritis • Jul 08 05

For people with Osteoarthritis of the knee, 8 weeks of acupuncture significantly decreases pain and improves function compared with sham Acupuncture may ease knee arthritis, for a while   

 
 

Exercise therapy may aid hip arthritis
• Arthritis • Jun 29 05

Strength training may help ease the pain and immobility caused by hip Arthritis, a new study suggests.

Researchers in The Netherlands found… Exercise therapy may aid hip arthritis   

 
 

Exercise reverses arthritis-related wasting
• Arthritis • Jun 27 05

Progressive resistance training can help patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis who experience muscle wasting, researchers report.

“Generalized muscle wasting in rheumatoid arthritis is common although… Exercise reverses arthritis-related wasting   

 
 

Arthritis of the Hand? - Turn to a Hand Surgeon
• Arthritis • Jun 25 05

Arthritis may affect any joint in the body, but it is most visible when it strikes the hands and fingers. If you suffer from… Arthritis of the Hand? - Turn to a Hand Surgeon   

 
 

Young women with arthritis have marked bone loss
• Arthritis • Jun 22 05

Even before they reach menopause, women with Rheumatoid Arthritis show a significant degree of bone loss compared with similar but arthritis-free women,… Young women with arthritis have marked bone loss   

 
 

Heavy exercise may worsen arthritis damage
• Arthritis • Jun 21 05

For people with extensive damage in large joints from Rheumatoid Arthritis, high-intensity, weight-bearing exercise apparently accelerates the progression of joint damage, Dutch researchers suggest.

… Heavy exercise may worsen arthritis damage   
 
 

Bristol-Myers says drug slows joint damage in RA
• Arthritis • Jun 10 05

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. said on Thursday that a late-stage trial showed its experimental Rheumatoid Arthritis drug abatacept slowed the progression of joint damage in… Bristol-Myers says drug slows joint damage in RA   

 
 

Gold helps with arthritis when usual drug fails
• Arthritis • May 26 05

Although jewelry may be the first thing that springs to mind when someone says “gold”, injecting a liquid form of the metal can help… Gold helps with arthritis when usual drug fails   

 
 

Rheumatoid arthritis Patients much information on their disease as they can get
• Arthritis • May 20 05

Most people with Rheumatoid Arthritis want as much information on their disease as they can get, though many leave treatment decisions to their… Rheumatoid arthritis Patients much information on their disease as they can get   

 
 

Physiotherapy may not reduce knee arthritis pain
• Arthritis • May 19 05

A multifaceted physiotherapy program involving functional exercises, massage, and knee taping is no better than regular visits to a therapist at reducing pain… Physiotherapy may not reduce knee arthritis pain   

 
 

Remicade reduces rheumatoid arthritis damage
• Arthritis • May 12 05

Some people with Rheumatoid Arthritis being treated with Remicade may feel little improvement but they may still benefit from this therapy, which appears… Remicade reduces rheumatoid arthritis damage   

 
 

Stress and mood predict kid’s arthritis symptoms
• Arthritis • May 04 05

In children with Arthritis, stress and mood are important predictors of disease symptoms, research shows, suggesting that non-drug interventions, such as stress… Stress and mood predict kid’s arthritis symptoms   

 
 

Arthritis symptoms worse in African Americans
• Arthritis • Apr 29 05

African Americans with Rheumatoid Arthritis report more severe disease and more disability than whites with the disease, a new study shows.

“Clinicians have to… Arthritis symptoms worse in African Americans   

 
 

Job rates lower for people with arthritic diseases
• Arthritis • Apr 28 05

New research shows that people with Rheumatoid Arthritis and similar joint diseases have lower-than-average employment rates - though the impact the disorders have on… Job rates lower for people with arthritic diseases   

 
 

Lidocaine patch curbs osteoarthritis pain
• Arthritis • Apr 23 05

A patch containing the local anesthetic lidocaine appears to be as effective as the painkiller Celebrex for treating painful Osteoarthritis in the… Lidocaine patch curbs osteoarthritis pain   

 
 

Vigorous activity may lessen arthritis disability
• Arthritis • Apr 15 05

Older people with Arthritis are more likely to hang on to good physical function if they exercise on a regular basis,… Vigorous activity may lessen arthritis disability   

 
 

Arcoxia comparable to ibuprofen for arthritis
• Arthritis • Apr 11 05

New research indicates that Arcoxia (etoricoxib) is a well-tolerated treatment for arthritis and relieves pain as well as ibuprofen, the active ingredient in Motrin… Arcoxia comparable to ibuprofen for arthritis   

 
 

Cancer drug helps in hard-to-treat arthritis
• Arthritis • Apr 06 05

A top-selling cancer drug co-developed by Switzerland’s Roche also helps patients with a hard-to-treat form of Rheumatoid Arthritis, data showed on Wednesday, opening the… Cancer drug helps in hard-to-treat arthritis   

 
 

Arthritis inflammation increases cardiac death risk
• Arthritis • Apr 01 05

Systemic inflammation increases the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, a new study shows, even after factoring in… Arthritis inflammation increases cardiac death risk   

 
 

Australian scientists find arthritis-causing enzyme
• Arthritis • Mar 31 05

Australian scientists have identified an enzyme that destroys cartilage in mice and believe the find may lead to new drugs that stop cartilage joint… Australian scientists find arthritis-causing enzyme   

 
 

Exercise beneficial for knee arthritis
• Arthritis • Mar 25 05

Both aerobic walking and quadriceps strengthening exercises are equally effective at reducing pain and disability associated with Osteoarthritis of the knee, according… Exercise beneficial for knee arthritis   

 
 
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