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Misaligned legs, extra pounds worsen bad knees
• Arthritis • Dec 08 04

Being overweight can speed the progression of knee osteoarthritis, but the effect may be limited to people who are moderately “bowlegged” or “knock-kneed,”… Misaligned legs, extra pounds worsen bad knees   

 
 

Red meat ups risk of rheumatoid arthritis
• Arthritis • Dec 02 04

Eating a relatively large amount of red meat every day appears to increase the risk of inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, new study… Red meat ups risk of rheumatoid arthritis   

 
 

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Overview
• Arthritis • Dec 01 04

Definition

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist, which can lead to pain and weakness in… Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Overview   

 
 

Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Arthritis • Dec 01 04

Definition
A chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the joints and surrounding tissues, but can also affect other organ systems.

Alternative Names
… Rheumatoid Arthritis   

 
 

What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?
• Arthritis • Dec 01 04

We don’t always know what causes carpal tunnel syndrome. In fact, in most cases no obvious cause can be found.

However, any condition that… What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?   

 
 

What Are The Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?
• Arthritis • Dec 01 04

Symptoms of CTS tend to appear gradually. They include:

     
  • Numbness, tingling, or burning sensations in the thumb and fingers, particularly the… What Are The Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?   
     
     

    What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
    • Arthritis • Dec 01 04

    Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine. Spondylitis is an inflammation of the vertebrae, which are the building blocks… What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?   

     
     

    Arthritis improves with Remicade plus methotrexate
    • Arthritis • Nov 30 04

    For patients with early rheumatoid arthritis, combined therapy with methotrexate and infliximab (Remicade) is more effective than treatment with methotrexate alone, according to a… Arthritis improves with Remicade plus methotrexate   

     
     

    Willow bark shows no benefit in arthritis study
    • Arthritis • Nov 30 04

    Though it’s widely used as an alternative pain remedy, willow bark extract may not bring much relief to people with arthritis, a new study… Willow bark shows no benefit in arthritis study   

     
     

    Work environment tied to arthritis disability risk
    • Arthritis • Nov 26 04

    A change in certain work conditions may help adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) stay on the job, preliminary research suggests.

    The survey of nearly… Work environment tied to arthritis disability risk   

     
     

    Heat-holding knee sleeve may ease arthritis pain
    • Arthritis • Nov 25 04

    A heat-retaining sleeve worn around the knee is useful in reducing joint pain and stiffness in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, preliminary testing… Heat-holding knee sleeve may ease arthritis pain   

     
     

    Arthritis pills little use in beating pain -study
    • Arthritis • Nov 23 04

    Painkillers taken by millions of arthritis sufferers worldwide are actually of limited use in relieving symptoms, Norwegian scientists said on Tuesday.

    Researchers from the… Arthritis pills little use in beating pain -study   

     
     

    Continuous passive motion helps after knee repair
    • Arthritis • Nov 19 04

    After undergoing knee reconstruction, therapy with a machine that puts the joint through continuous passive motion leads to improved flexion when added to conventional… Continuous passive motion helps after knee repair   

     
     

    Blood filter treatment safe for severe arthritis
    • Arthritis • Nov 16 04

    A new study of a device that removes certain immune system components from the blood supports its safety and effectiveness as a treatment for… Blood filter treatment safe for severe arthritis   

     
     

    Wrist splints helpful for inflammatory arthritis
    • Arthritis • Nov 15 04

    For people with inflammatory arthritis affecting the wrist, using a wrist splint can reduce pain and improve strength, Canadian researchers have shown.

    Previous reports… Wrist splints helpful for inflammatory arthritis   

     
     

    Abbott adds warnings to arthritis drug label
    • Arthritis • Nov 09 04

    Abbott Laboratories Inc. added several new warnings to the label for its rheumatoid arthritis drug Humira, according to a company letter released on Monday.

    … Abbott adds warnings to arthritis drug label   
     
     

    Breastfeeding linked to lower arthritis risk
    • Arthritis • Nov 09 04

    Women who breastfeed are less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis than women who don’t, according to a new report.

    “Lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis… Breastfeeding linked to lower arthritis risk   

     
     

    Glucosamine no benefit for knee arthritis
    • Arthritis • Nov 08 04

    Evidence continues to mount that glucosamine, while generally safe, is not effective in treating osteoarthritis of the knee.

    In the latest study, Dr. Tim… Glucosamine no benefit for knee arthritis   

     
     

    Scientists uncover how bee venom eases arthritis
    • Arthritis • Nov 05 04

    Bee stings have long been known to relieve some of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, but only now has the reason for this been… Scientists uncover how bee venom eases arthritis   

     
     

    Drug for osteoporosis curtails knee arthritis
    • Arthritis • Nov 04 04

    Treatment with a drug used to combat the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis appears to reduce the occurrence of osteoarthritis-related damage in the knee, according to… Drug for osteoporosis curtails knee arthritis   

     
     

    Pfizer says Celebrex safe following newspaper report
    • Arthritis • Nov 04 04

    Pfizer Inc. said on Thursday its arthritis drug Celebrex was safe after a report in a Canadian newspaper linked it to 14 deaths.

    The… Pfizer says Celebrex safe following newspaper report   

     
     

    Arthritic joints stand up to intensive exercise
    • Arthritis • Nov 03 04

    Long-term high-intensity exercise does not accelerate the progression of joint damage in the hands and feet of people with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a… Arthritic joints stand up to intensive exercise   

     
     

    Roche’s cancer drug works for arthritis
    • Arthritis • Nov 02 04

    A new study shows that Swiss drug maker Roche AG’s cancer treatment MabThera, called Rituxan in the US, helps ease the symptoms of rheumatoid… Roche’s cancer drug works for arthritis   

     
     

    Study says glucosamine no arthritis help
    • Arthritis • Oct 27 04

    Glucosamine, a popular food supplement used by arthritis sufferers to prevent painful flare-ups, has no long-term benefit, Canadian researchers said on Wednesday.

    The University… Study says glucosamine no arthritis help   

     
     

    Newer arthritis drugs linked to skin disorder
    • Arthritis • Oct 25 04

    Newer drugs like Enbrel and Remicade have been a boon to many arthritis sufferers, but researchers now report that such drugs may lead to… Newer arthritis drugs linked to skin disorder   

     
     
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