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What Causes Gout?
There are a few factors into what causes gout, some people say it is genetic, others say it could be due to being overweight and lack of exercise, generally it can be your lifestyle e.g. wrong foods, too much alcohol. You will find gout mainly in men aged 40+ and even though it has been known that w
What Causes Arthritis?The Facts and Factors You Need to Know
Arthritis is a condition that occurs when the protective cartilage of the joint wears or tears away, exposing the bare bone which causes pain, discomfort, and limited movement of the affected area. Arthritis is usually developed by those over 50 years of age, and usually affects women. When an indiv
Help In Dealing With Arthritis Pain
No one likes to deal with pain, no matter what causes it. Dealing with fleeting or chronic arthritis pain can be frustrating, annoying, and endless. Some people suffer from arthritis pain more in cold weather than warm, but such is not always the case. Tissues involved in arthritis, from bone to ten
Small Molecules Targeting JAKs in the Treatment of RA
Find out more about tofacitinib, which is now the first-in-class compound on the market in the USA for the treatment of RA.
Traveling With Arthritis
Even if you love traveling, arthritis can take the joy out of a trip quickly. Stiffness and pain make it difficult to do all of the things you would like to do. But with careful planning, even arthritis sufferers can enjoy their travels as much as anyone else does.
Proteasome Inhibitors as Therapeutics of Autoimmune Diseases
There may be a bright future for the use of proteasome inhibitors in the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
Methods for Treating Artritis
For over fifty years, the painful affliction of arthritis has been treated with conventional medical practices. Combining a mixture of exercises, painkillers and surgery where required, this type of treatment has enjoyed a relatively high rate of success, hence the reason for continued use as oppose
Uricosuric Drugs: Once and Future Therapy for Hyperuricemia?
Promising new drugs could increase the renal clearance of uric acid and thereby provide better control of hyperuricemia.
Highlights of the 8th International Congress on SLE
An international perspective on the latest understanding of the pathophysiology of SLE and approaches to its management
Role of Biosimilars in the Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases
Are biosimilars effective in treating rheumatic diseases?
Best 3 Tips to Lower Uric Acid Naturally
When trying to lower uric acid levels naturally, it is vital that you do things correctly. If not, you could end up with higher acid levels and make your gout even worse. Allow me to share three simple ways to help prevent that from happening.
Going Barefoot Does Wonders For Arthritis
There is a wide array of flexible shoes being advertised on the web offering solutions for arthritic conditions and problems, but studies from a medical university in Chicago attest that nothing beats going barefoot in caring for arthritic knees. The less surface insulation there is to a shoe, the b
Leukopenia and Severe Infection in Patients With SLE
Is the presence of leukopenia a risk factor for severe infection in SLE patients?
Enhanced Expression of Interferon-Inducible Protein 10
MRL/Mp-lpr/lpr (MRL/lpr) mice spontaneously develop a severe autoimmune syndrome resembling systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Food That Helps Fight Arthritis Pain
There are over 100 types of arthritis, and the one symptom they all have in common is pain from inflammation. Treatments include anti-inflammatory drugs, pain medication and, sometimes, surgery. In addition, certain foods can help relieve some of your pain and inflammation.
Smoking May Interfere With RA Treatment
People with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who smoke are less likely to respond to treatment with two of the most commonly used medications -- an older disease modifying antirheumatic drug called methotrexate and biologic drugs known as TNF blockers, according to a new study.
Adalimumab for Steroid Sparing in Giant-cell Arteritis
Will adding adalimumab to standard corticosteroid treatment for giant-cell arteritis allow clinicians to taper corticosteroid doses more rapidly?
Environmental Risk Factors in Systemic Sclerosis
Do environmental exposures play a role in the development of systemic sclerosis?