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Rheumatoid Arthritis : Health & Medical
Autoantibodies, Cancer, and Dermatomyositis
Investigators have linked antibodies to NXP-2 and TIF1-gamma to cancer in patients with dermatomyositis, but are the findings clinically actionable?
Assessing the Need for Improved Access to Rheumatology Care
More than half of the medical directors in Massachusetts feel that improved rheumatology services are needed for their typically underserved patient population. What can be done to improve access to care?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Facts
Impingement of the median nerve at the wrist as a result of frequent trauma to the area, edema, holding your list in slightly extended position for long hours like typing or using the computer may lead to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The median nerve, a distal branch of the cervical spinal nerve, c
Arthritis and Injuries: Exercise Is Necessary For Pain Management
Arthritis and injuries have led people to believe that they should not exercise in order to alleviate pain. Todd Brown from Fit Body Toddy Fitness discusses why exercise is NECESSARY in order to better cope with arthritis or recover from an injury.
NIAMS to Study Gabapentin for Fibromyalgia
NIAMS will fund a study to measure effectiveness of gabapentin in reducing symptoms of fibromyalgia. Gabapentin study may lead to first FDA-approved drug for fibromyalgia.
Arthritis and Sjögren's Syndrome
Learn about Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that causes symptoms like dry mouth and dry eyes.
Autoimmune Liver Disease And Rheumatic Manifestations
Review of studies that clarify the rheumatic manifestations of autoimmune hepatitis, elucidate shared pathogenic pathways, and encourage innovative site-specific therapies.
New Gout Drug Gets FDA Panel Nod
Uloric should be the first new gout drug to be approved in over 40 years, an FDA expert panel recommends.
Best Stretches for Arthritis Morning Stiffness
People with arthritis often wake up with stiff joints, but a few daily stretches can help a lot. WebMD offers tips.
Natural Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
WebMD explores natural treatments and remedies for rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Relief - End the Awful Pain Now and Get Your Life Back on Track
You can stop the agonizing effects of rheumatoid arthritis. Why keep suffering any longer? Find out how to do it.
How to Get Rid of Gout Pain in 3 Easy Steps
You can get rid of gout pain by using either prescription drugs or home remedies, or, a combination of both. But although figuring out how to get rid of gout pain is important, so is preventing recurring gout, which can lead to permanently damaged joints and kidney damage.
Why Do People With Arthritis Need to Exercise?
Arthritis patients sometimes resist exercise, fearing it will make their condition worse, but exercise really should be part of their treatment regimen.
Osteoarthritis Disability -How to Cope and Keep Your Friends
Osteoarthritis Disability can be painful and very frustrating. But it is not the end of the world. Having arthritis is no picnic, but you do not want to lose all your friends by whining constantly.
Medical Research Fails to Meet Patients' Needs
The thousands of medical studies conducted each year help to determine what treatments are available for various health problems and whether insurance will pay for them.
What is the Effect of Aspirin to Gout?
Gout is a disease which caused by the elevation of uric acid in the blood and forms its crystal that deposited in the joint or tendon. It may cause burning pain and inflammation around the infected tissue which looked as swollen. Read more to see whether aspirin has effect to Gout or not.
What Are the Causes of Rheumatiod Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis can be a debilitating disease that affects an individual's immune system. There are no clinically verifiable causes. Depending upon the severity of the disease, symptoms range from mild discomfort to extreme joint deformities. Rheumatoid arthritis can be controlled by taking an
Knee Arthritis
Knee arthritis mostly affects people who are over 50 years. It is also common in people who are overweight. Weight loss tends to reduce the symptoms associated with this disorder. Heredity is said to be one of the factors that contributes to this condition.
Gout and Cherries
The tart cherry is considered an anti-inflammatory, heart healthy and anti-aging fruit that is capable of boosting the immune system, lowering uric acid levels and fighting arthritis pain. You'll truly feel the difference after you drink just one glass of this anti-oxidant rich juice.
Treatments For Arthritis
Arthritis is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in people older than fifty-five years. There are different forms of arthritis; each has a different cause. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint