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Rheumatoid Arthritis : Health & Medical
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Knowing The Difference Between Being Healed And Being Cured
During the summer of 2010 I received a phone call from an elderly patient who once consulted with me about her rheumatoid arthritis. She was calling to let me know she was doing fine. Then the patient asked how she could tell when she was completely cured of her ailment. I can't recall, word-fo
10 Things You Should Know Before Taking Colchicine for Gout
Colchicine is used for the treatment of gout. For safe use of the drug, here are 10 things you should know about colchicine including how it works, potential side effects, and warnings.
Splints for Arthritis Pain
According to the Mayo Clinic, doctors may recommend splints to decrease pain and improve movement for arthritis patients. They can be worn day or night, or both.
Tai Chi for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Practicing the ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi may help improve the range of motion for people with rheumatoid arthritis although it may not have a big impact on other aspects of the disease, according to a new study.
Knee Replacement
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of knee replacement, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Body Pain Linked to Higher Cancer Rates
Chronic body pain may increase the risk of getting cancer, but the evidence is preliminary.
Stop the Pain and Progression of Rheumatoid Arthritis VIII
After you have been on the diet a while, you might be able to cheat occasionally. My wife can have a big steak maybe once a month without a reaction. But if she cheats a couple of days in a row, she can start to feel the pain return. You might wonder if you will have to stay on your strict diet for
Living With Osteoartihritis
Osteoarthritis is a long-term disease that usually affects several different joints in the body. While any joint can be affected, the the knees, hips, hands and the upper and lower back are common sites. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in older people. It is sometimes known as de
Cytokine Disturbances in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Cytokines are receiving great attention as candidate biomarkers for disease activity and targets of novel biologic agents for SLE.
What Is the Role of Substance P in Arthritis?
Substance P is involved in numerous physiologic actions within the body, including the inflammatory process and arthritis.
TNF Inhibitor Plus Methotrexate Dramatically Reduces Heart Attack Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis Pati
The use of a TNF inhibitor in combination with methotrexate has been shown to decrease the risk of a heart attack in people with rheumatoid arthritis by 80
Study Eases Arthritis Drug Cancer Fears
Rheumatoid arthritis patients who took TNF-targeting drugs for as long as six years had no more cancers than other patients.
Stop Arthritis Pain
Arthritis is the common name given to a host of conditions that affect the joints. More than 50 million Americans suffer from some form of arthritis. We're born with lots of different joints in our body that allow us to move about easily, but when arthritis hits, the characteristic stiffness an
Renal Involvement in Primary Sjogren's Syndrome
Renal involvement in Sjogren's syndrome is an underdiagnosed problem. Read about the presentation, pathogenesis and treatment here.
Choosing the Best Arthritis Medicine
If you suffer from arthritis, choosing the best arthritis medicine is a high priority. While there are literally hundreds of treatment options today, not all are created equal.
Ganoderma As an Alternative Treatment For Arthritis
Ganoderma is used as an alternative therapy for arthritis, insomnia, diabetes, gastric ulcers, hypertension and allergic reactions. It works systemically at cellular levels. According to recent studies, Ganoderma has immune modulating and anti-inflammatory properties that is perfect for treating aut
Patellar Tracking Disorder-References
Other Works ConsultedAmerican Academy of Family Physicians (2010). Patellofemoral pain syndrome. Available online: http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/physical/injuries/479.html.American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (2004). Patellofemoral Dysfunction. Available online: ...