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Rheumatoid Arthritis : Health & Medical
Tips On How To Relieve Your Arthritis Pain
If a person experiences muscle pain and it continues for more than two to three days, there is a strong chance that he or she is suffering from arthritis. This chronic disease is a very common disorder, one that affects lots of people all around the world.
Etanercept Versus etanercept Plus methotrexate
Etanercept (Enbrel) is effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis both as monotherapy and in combination with methotrexate (MTX).
Knee Injury? Surgery Won't Cut Osteoarthritis Risk
Undergoing surgical repair for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or meniscal cartilage knee injury does not reduce a person’s chance of later developing knee osteoarthritis, according to a study.
Scleroderma Patients May Have Increased Risk of Osteoporosis
Scleroderma patients may have an increased risk of developing osteoporosis.
Rituximab in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
How safe are repeated rituximab infusions in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?
What Is Gout And Can It Be Cured?
Most of us have heard a lot about this medical condition. Some have had painful experiences with it. But exactly what is gout? What are its common causes? And can it be cured or avoided at all?
Do You Qualify for SSDI With Arthritis?
There is specific criteria which must be met to qualify for SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance). Do you qualify?
Lyme Disease Still a Threat to Many States This Summer
CDC Recommends Early Detection, Vaccine for High-Risk Individuals
Monoclonal Antibodies in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Monoclonal antibodies and other new agents to treat RA will undoubtedly be available in the future. Which patients will benefit from these agents?
Factors That May Contribute To The Symptoms of Gout
There are certain factors other than diet that can contribute to the symptoms of gout. Although these factors can contribute to a person's gout, each person can be affected differently. Knowing what contributes to your gout should be a goal of any gout sufferer.
Frequency of Radiologic Procedures in Patients With RA
Are radiographs being overused in patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
Osteopathy's Benefits
Osteopathy is an alternative and highly effective form of medicine, yet many people aren't really aware of what it is. The benefits of Osteopathy are many and varied, but in order to see those benefits, it's important to understand how it works.
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a general term used to categorize over 100 different conditions and diseases. What these 100+ diseases and conditions all have in common is a problem with a joint inside the body. The human body has joints in the spine, shoulders, knees, hips, elbows, wrists, fingers, ankles and toes. A
Symptoms of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, also called juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
The Effects of Chemo on Arthritis
The effects of chemo on arthritis may result in a dramatic improvement. In the treatment of cancer, chemotherapy is used to kill cancer cells. However, in the treatment of arthritis, it's function is to diminish abnormal cellular behavior.
Is Bone Pain the Same as Joint Pain?
Is bone pain synonymous with joint pain? How are they distinguished?
What Is Microfracture Surgery?
Microfracture surgery is an articular cartilage repair technique used on patients with small cartilage defects. The operation involves the creation of small fractures in the underlying bone which help new cartilage to form.
How to Cope With the Pain of Arthritis
If you are trying to cope with arthritis, life can sometimes be a real struggle. It can limit your ability to maintain a socially active life. But you can learn to live with this disease without permitting it to rule your life. To ease the pain while continuing your daily life, here are some things
Joint Surgery
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Behçet's syndrome
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