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Information and Warnings About PPI Drugs for Arthritis Patients
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:29:00 +0200
More information has surfaced about adverse effects associated with PPI drugs (proton pump inhibitors such as Nexium, Prevacid, Protonix, Aciphex). A study published in the January 31, 2012 issue of...
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Joint Surgery Becoming Less Common Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:06:00 +0200
According to a report published online January 15, 2012 in the Journal of Rheumatology, the rates of joint surgery continue to decrease for rheumatoid arthritis patients, especially those who have...
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Obesity Increases Symptom Severity in Fibromyalgia Patients
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:37:00 +0200
According to a Mayo Clinic study published in the February 2012 issue of Arthritis Care & Research, there is an association between body mass index (BMI) and severity of symptoms...
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Risk of Non-serious Infection Increases With Steroid Use for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:28:00 +0200
It is known that oral glucocorticoid therapy, such as prednisone or prednisolone, increases the risk of serious infection (infection leading to hospitalization, intravenous antibiotics, disability or death). There have not...
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Bugged by Joint Deformity Related to Arthritis?
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:36:00 +0200
Joint deformity is characteristic of certain types of arthritis. Ulnar deviation (joint deformity of the hand) is often associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Since it's visible, it can be a telltale...
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Sedimentation Rate - What Is It?
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:56:00 +0200
Blood tests help doctors diagnose arthritis and monitor the effectiveness of treatment. One of the most common tests ordered is the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, also known as ESR or sedrate....
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Arthritis Medications - Are They Working?
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:42:00 +0200
Doctors typically prescribe arthritis medications to help manage symptoms and slow disease progression. There are several categories of arthritis medications: NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), analgesics (pain medications), DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic...
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Two in Five Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis Are Inactive
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:09:00 +0200
According to a study funded by NIAMS (National Institute for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) and published online January 26, 2012 in Arthritis Care & Research, two in five...
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The Immune System - How It Works
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:23:00 +0200
The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work harmoniously to defend the body against foreign invaders. The immune system operates like a sophisticated communications...
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Concomitant Use of Krystexxa and Other Urate Lowering Drugs Not Advised for Gout
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:22:00 +0200
The American College of Rheumatology published an issue of Hotline on January 18, 2012 over concerns regarding concomitant use of Krystexxa (pegloticase) and urate-lowering drugs, such as allopurinol and Uloric...
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