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Can Cherries Relieve The Pain Of Osteoarthritis?
For the estimated 27 million
Americans who suffer from
osteoarthritis, pain relief
may come with a cherry on
top. According to
researchers, tart cherries,
... > full story
Rheumatoid Arthritis Breakthrough
Rheumatoid arthritis is a
painful, inflammatory type
of arthritis that occurs
when the body's immune
system attacks itself. A new
article in PLoS Biology,
reports a breakthrough in
... > full story
Pain Is Not A Symptom Of Arthritis, Pain Causes Arthritis, Study Shows
Pain is more than a symptom
of osteoarthritis, it is an
inherent and damaging part
of the disease itself,
according to a study in
... > full story
Could Arthritis Wonder Drugs Provide Clues For Other Diseases?
Drugs that have helped treat
millions of rheumatoid
arthritis sufferers may hold
the key to many more medical
conditions, including
atherosclerosis -- a leading
... > full story
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Gene Expression Findings A Step Toward Better Classification And Treatment Of Juvenile Arthritis
July 8, 2009 — Scientists have discovered gene expression differences that could lead to better ways to classify, predict outcome, and treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Eventually such findings could enable ... > full story -
Greater Understanding Of Lyme Disease-causing Bacteria
July 3, 2009 — Lyme disease in the US is caused by the tick-borne bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, and usually begins with a skin lesion, after which the bacteria spread throughout the body to the nervous system, ... > full story -
Risk Of Tuberculosis From Arthritis Medication Examined
July 3, 2009 — Treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor agents is recognized as a risk factor for tuberculosis in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing ... > full story -
Infants Should Be Screened For Hip Trouble
July 1, 2009 — Developmental hip dysplasia is the most common congenital defect in newborns. The condition occurs when a hip joint is shallow, unstable or when the joint is dislocated. Infants with the condition ... > full story -
New Trigger For Chronic Inflammation In Rheumatoid Arthritis Discovered
June 29, 2009 — A signal molecule made by the human body that triggers the immune system into action may be important in rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research. The authors say that if scientists could ... > full story -
Trial Shows Promise For Arthritis Drug
June 27, 2009 — A clinical trial of masitinib, a drug in development for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, has shown it to be well-tolerated and effective. Researchers have shown that treatment with masitinib ... > full story -
Exercise Improves Functional And Psychological Ability And Reduces Steroid Need In Rheumatoid Arthritis
June 23, 2009 — Undertaking a supervised exercise program can have beneficial effects on functional status and physical function, reduce the need for daily corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory intake and improve ... > full story -
Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Associated With Poor Sleep In Women
June 22, 2009 — Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) negatively affect women's sleep, according to new research. Sleep is further impaired by pain, depression and poor adherence to RA ... > full story -
New Treatment Strategy Offers Hope To Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Who Failed All Other Therapies
June 18, 2009 — Rheumatoid arthritis patients who failed to respond to initial treatment with rituximab (a chimeric monoclonal antibody against the protein CD20) can still be successfully re-treated with a second ... > full story -
Tai Chi Benefits For Arthritis Shown
June 17, 2009 — Tai chi has been found to have positive health benefits for musculoskeletal pain. The results of the first comprehensive analysis of tai chi suggest that it produces positive effects for improving ... > full story
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