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Preventing Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative form of arthritis. The joints in the body are composed of bone, which are covered with a smooth layer of cartilage. If you have a family history of osteoarthritis then you have a higher chance of developing the disease yourself. Besides genetic predisposition, osteoarthritis can be present in those who are overweight or those who routinely put stress on the particular joint. Injury is also a culprit.

Osteoarthritis affects the joints in the body, most commonly the spine, hips, knees, feet and hands. It is caused by the wearing down of cartilage between these joints, causing bones to rub together. This causes discomfort and a decrease in mobility to the area. Symptoms of osteoarthritis are generally limited to the joint involved. Patients usually experience pain when they use the joint and the symptoms go away with rest. Patients may have some stiffness, when they first use a joint. If the arthritis is severe, patients may lose functional capacity in the joint that has osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting 21 million people in the United States. It can be caused by a number of factors. While it is more frequently found in those over 45, it can occur in younger people. Under 45, men are more likely to develop the disease than women, while over 45 women are more likely to develop it than men.

Fortunately, there are ways to prevent the onset of the disease, and it's easier than you think. It's about taking care of your body, which hopefully you're doing already as good health is the key to combating any form of disease, as well as education.

If you are overweight you are far more likely to develop osteoarthritis than someone who isn't. This is because the extra weight puts unnecessary stress on the joints. Keeping in shape also helps to prevent many other diseases, such as heart disease.

Keep fit, not only to keep your weight in healthy range but also to work your joints. Aerobic exercises that work as much of your body are especially important; they revitalize your circulatory system and keep your heart rate up, as well as keep your joints limber. Make sure not to over exert yourself, especially if you feel pain in a joint, as this may only cause to exacerbate the condition you are trying to prevent. Discuss with your doctor what kinds of exercises are best for you. Osteoarthritis in the hands is the most genetically predispositioned form of the disease, so if you are at risk ask your doctor if there is anything you can do.

Injury to the joints can also cause the onset of osteoarthritis. Be sure to wear protective gear, like wrist guards for instance, when deemed necessary.

There have been some foods and supplements that have been reported to decrease your chances of getting the disease. While some initial results have proved encouraging, studies are still continuing for conclusive results. None of the supplements have been reported to carry side effects though, and are part of a healthy lifestyle.

An anti-inflammatory is just what you're looking for. Anti-inflammatory properties can be found in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fatty fish like salmon or albacore tuna. Since our North American diet is severely lacking in fish on a regular basis, try an Omega-3 fatty acid supplement such as Omega Daily.

Early detection is important. If you feel a recurring pain in your joints, or a stiffness that won't go away, talk to your doctor. He or she can help you find the best way to deal with the pain.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disorder, causing your immune system to attack the joints, causing a painful inflammation. Unlike other forms of arthritis like osteoarthritis, RA also attacks the organs like the heart, eyes and lungs. Of the 100+ forms of arthritis, this is one of the most debilitating varieties.

Rheumatoid Arthritis affects 1 out of 100 North Americans, or 2.1 million people, and women are three times more likely to get the disease than men. The cause of RA is unknown, but a popular theory points to the disease being infectious as those who have close friends or family with the disorder are more likely to develop it themselves. Susceptibility to the disease may also be an inherited trait as well.

Early detection is vital in treating RA because the most damage is done within the first two years, with 75% of the damage occurring within the first five years. While there is no cure or preventative measure for rheumatoid arthritis, there are a number of treatments to alleviate symptoms. Each type of drug includes its own side effects- make sure that you are informed about the medication you are taking, and report any side effects to your doctor.

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, or NSAIDs, reduce the pain and swelling of the joints. Many can be had without a prescription, like acetylsalicylic acid and ibuprofen. In more severe cases your doctor can prescribe a stronger NSAID. Omega-3, found in fatty fish, also works to shorten the period of stiffness in the morning, one of the major symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Add salmon or albacore tuna to your diet, or try an Omega-3 supplement like Omega Daily.

Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs, known as DMARDs, are slow-acting and may take weeks to take effect. While NSAIDs are effective in relieving pain short term, DMARDs are a long term treatment meant to reduce damage to the joint and bone. Methotrexate is the most widely used DMARD.

There are a number of things you can do yourself to make living with the disease easier. While it is tempting to put as little exertion on your sore joints as possible, keeping active is essential to enjoying life with rheumatoid arthritis. This is for a number of reasons. The first is that regular exercise strengthens the muscles around the joint and increases flexibility. Try low-impact activities, like swimming. Try not to partake in any activities that involve too much exertion, which causes more harm than good. Use heat and cold to your advantage, easing pain. Heat should be applied only when the joint is not inflamed, and preferably in the form of a bath or hot shower. Use cold packs on the inflamed joint directly or after strenuous use of the joint.

Arthritis News
Botox maker to pay $600M to resolve investigation
by AP
2 Sep 2010 at 3:01am
Allergan Inc., the maker of wrinkle-smoothing Botox, has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a yearslong federal investigation into its marketing of the top-selling, botulin-based drug.

Abbott's diet drug study renews calls for U.S. ban
by Reuters
2 Sep 2010 at 6:20am
A study funded by Abbott Laboratories offered more detailed evidence that its weight-loss drug Meridia increases heart risks, prompting renewed calls by consumer advocates and others to pull the drug from the market.

Americans Blind to the Obesity Epidemic
by HealthDay
2 Sep 2010 at 8:03am
THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Many Americans have skewed perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are lighter than they actually are, even when the scales are shouting otherwise, a new poll finds.

Mental "exercise" linked to faster dementia progression
by Reuters
2 Sep 2010 at 6:19am
While staying mentally active in old age has been linked to a delayed onset of dementia, seniors who engage in such brain "exercise" may actually have a faster rate of decline once Alzheimer's is diagnosed, researchers reported Wedne...

Global cash support to fight AIDS is falling: UN
by AFP
2 Sep 2010 at 4:27am
The chief of the UNAIDS agency said Thursday that global contributions to fighting the disease are dropping off for the first time in 15 years amid tough economic times.

Workers see higher health costs, less care
by Reuters
2 Sep 2010 at 11:21am
Companies are cutting healthcare costs further amid a continuing sour economy, scaling back benefits and shifting a greater share of the expense to employees.

Soy may ease sleep problems in older women
by Reuters
2 Sep 2010 at 10:35am
The estrogen-like compounds found in soy could help postmenopausal women get a better night's sleep, according to a small study.

Starting periods early tied to greater asthma risk
by Reuters
2 Sep 2010 at 12:19pm
Women who start menstruating early may be at increased risk of asthma and poor lung function, new research shows.

Text messages little help in remembering the Pill
by Reuters
2 Sep 2010 at 2:33pm
A cell phone text message -- and the buzz or beep that signals its arrival -- may not help a woman remember to pop her birth control pill, a new study suggests.

Promising new one-dose malaria drug discovered
by AFP
2 Sep 2010 at 1:05pm
Researchers have discovered a promising new malaria drug with the potential to treat resistant strains of the deadly disease in a single dose, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science.

Women, children most vulnerable in Pakistan crisis
by Reuters
2 Sep 2010 at 2:38pm
Pakistan's displaced flood victims say a lack of clean water and high temperatures are causing illnesses sweeping through relief camps with children most at risk.

Experimental Novartis drug shows malaria promise
by Reuters
2 Sep 2010 at 1:54pm
An experimental Novartis drug can clear malaria infection in mice with a single dose and scientists say it shows promise as a possible future treatment for one of the world's major killer diseases.

Breakthrough test gives fast diagnosis of drug-resistant TB
by AFP
2 Sep 2010 at 2:16pm
A groundbreaking new test can accurately diagnose drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) in as little as two hours, researchers wrote in a study published Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Groups of friends key to changing health behaviors
by Reuters
2 Sep 2010 at 1:46pm
When it comes to changing health behaviors, it takes more than a far-flung network of friends on Facebook egging you on. It takes a jostling herd, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.

Abbott diet drug study renews calls for U.S. ban
by Reuters
2 Sep 2010 at 2:30pm
A study funded by Abbott Laboratories offered more detailed evidence that its weight-loss drug Meridia increases heart risks, prompting renewed calls by consumer advocates and others to pull the drug from the market.

New Insights Into Detecting Osteoarthritis Via Sodium MRI, NYU Researchers Find
31 Aug 2010 at 2:00am
Researchers at New York University have developed an innovative way to look at the development of osteoarthritis in the knee joint - one that relies on the examination of sodium ions in cartilage. Their work, which appears in the Journal of Magnetic Resonance, may provide a non-invasive method to diagnose osteoarthritis in its very early stages...

A Step Closer To Development Of Drug To Prevent Deadly Immune Response
30 Aug 2010 at 3:00am
Researchers have isolated a molecule, small enough to be used as a drug, that can shut down a dysfunctional immune response that causes deadly hemorrhagic shock, results in delayed death of heart attack patients, promotes rejection of transplanted organs and destroys joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a paper published in Molecular Immunology...

Physiotherapy For Arthritic Pets
28 Aug 2010 at 2:00am
On receiving an honour, the American entertainer Jack Benny once said, "I don't deserve this award but I have arthritis and I don't deserve that either." Unfortunately, Benny was not alone in suffering from arthritis as he grew older. Arthritis is associated with significant discomfort and simple activities such as going for walks and climbing stairs often become extremely painful...

Embryonic Stem Cell Research In The Toilet, According To Arthritis Treatment ...
26 Aug 2010 at 4:00am
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NICE Recommends Treatments For Rheumatoid Arthritis
26 Aug 2010 at 3:00am
People with rheumatoid arthritis will benefit from two new pieces of NICE guidance published today (25 August 2010). NICE recommends rituximab, adalimumab, etanercept, infliximab and abatacept , in certain circumstances, as possible treatments for rheumatoid arthritis after treatment with a tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor has failed...

NICE Improves Access To Drug Treatments For Psoriatic Arthritis
26 Aug 2010 at 3:00am
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has extended the range of drugs that NHS healthcare professionals can prescribe for people who have active and progressive psoriatic arthritis...

OXIS International, Inc. Announces The Introduction Of Breakthrough New Ergot...
25 Aug 2010 at 6:00am
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Over 200 Genes Influenced By Vitamin D, Highlighting Links To Disease
24 Aug 2010 at 5:00am
The extent to which vitamin D deficiency may increase susceptibility to a wide range of diseases is dramatically highlighted in research just published. Scientists have mapped the points at which vitamin D interacts with our DNA - and identified over two hundred genes that it directly influences. The results are published in the journal Genome Research...

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Provides Update On FDA Advisory Committee Meeting For JZ...
24 Aug 2010 at 4:00am
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Protein Linked To Rheumatoid Arthritis Could Reduce Risk Of Alzheimer's Disea...
24 Aug 2010 at 2:00am
A protein produced by people with rheumatoid arthritis completely reversed memory decline and dramatically reduced the progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice. The study was published online by the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. Researchers from the University of Florida injected mice that had been genetically modified for Alzheimer's disease with the protein GM-CSF...

Synovial Fluid From Arthritic Joints Found To Contain 'Rotten Eggs' Gas
23 Aug 2010 at 2:00am
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a gas more commonly associated with the smell of 'rotten eggs' and blocked drains. However, it has now been shown to be present naturally in our bodies and reside in knee joint synovial fluid, the protective fluid found in the cavities of joints that reduces friction between the cartilage of joints during movement...

Novel Autoantibodies Identified In Patients With Necrotizing Myopathy
20 Aug 2010 at 4:00am
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have identified a subgroup of patients with necrotizing myopathy who have a novel autoantibody specificity that makes them potential candidates for immunosuppressive therapy. The complete study is published in the September issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology...

Cymbalta (Duloxetine HCl) Approved By FDA Advisory Committee For Expanded Pai...
20 Aug 2010 at 3:00am
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An Occupational Hazard For Percussionists?
19 Aug 2010 at 6:00am
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Disease Activity Is Main Factor In Disability From Rheumatoid Arthritis
19 Aug 2010 at 6:00am
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FDA Panel Roundly Rejects CNS Drug for Fibromyalgia
20 Aug 2010 at 3:21pm
BETHESDA, Md. (MedPage Today) -- A federal advisory panel has voted 20-2 to recommend that the FDA not grant approval for an expanded indication for sodium oxybate (Xyrem) -- also known as GHB -- to treat fibromyalgia.

CV Events Early in Minorities With SLE (CME/CE)
20 Aug 2010 at 1:44pm
(MedPage Today) -- Striking racial disparities exist in the age at which patients with systemic lupus erythematosus experience cardiovascular events, with minorities faring notably worse, a large study showed.

FDA Panel Looks at CNS Depressant for Fibromyalgia
19 Aug 2010 at 5:26pm
BETHESDA, Md. (MedPage Today) -- A joint FDA advisory committee will meet here Friday to consider whether the narcolepsy drug sodium oxybate (Xyrem) should receive an additional indication to treat fibromyalgia.

Equivocal Message on Duloxetine for Pain from Panel
19 Aug 2010 at 2:07pm
BETHESDA, Md. (MedPage Today) -- An FDA advisory committee has voted narrowly -- 8 to 6 -- to recommend that the agency expand the indication for the antidepressant duloxetine (Cymbalta) to treat chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Tai Chi Relieves Fibromyalgia (CME/CE, with video)
18 Aug 2010 at 4:00pm
(MedPage Today) -- The mind-body activity of tai chi improved the symptoms of fibromyalgia without any safety concerns, a single-center, randomized controlled trial showed.

Atherosclerosis Starts Early in RA (CME/CE)
18 Aug 2010 at 12:43pm
(MedPage Today) -- The atherosclerotic process begins very early in the course of rheumatoid arthritis, an ongoing prospective Swedish study has found.

Bone Loss Seen Early in Inflammatory Disorders (CME/CE)
18 Aug 2010 at 8:30am
(MedPage Today) -- Half of patients with early spondylarthropathy -- particularly men with active ankylosing spondylitis -- also have low bone mineral density, a cross-sectional Dutch study found.

FDA Panel to Consider Pain Indication for Antidepressant
17 Aug 2010 at 3:31pm
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- An FDA advisory committee will meet later this week to review whether the antidepressant duloxetine (Cymbalta) should be used as a treatment for chronic pain despite risks that include liver damage and skin disease.

Sham Acupuncture Matches the Real Thing in Knee OA (CME/CE)
17 Aug 2010 at 12:55pm
(MedPage Today) -- Traditional Chinese acupuncture was no more effective than sham acupuncture in relieving pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, researchers said.

New RA Criteria Focus on Early Dx (CME/CE)
11 Aug 2010 at 2:24pm
(MedPage Today) -- Rapid and profound changes in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis over the past two decades has led to a revision of classification criteria for the disease by the major North American and European rheumatology organizations working together.

Steroids and DMARDs Needed in Adult-Onset Still's (CME/CE)
7 Aug 2010 at 1:00pm
(MedPage Today) -- Few patients with adult-onset Still's disease can achieve symptom control with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) alone, a retrospective chart review showed.

Ligament Tears Common in Early Neuropathic Joint Disease (CME/CE)
6 Aug 2010 at 3:00pm
(MedPage Today) -- Neuropathic joint disease -- a particularly severe form of rapidly progressive osteoarthritis of the foot and ankle -- is characterized by multiple ligament abnormalities and diffuse bone edema even early in the disease process, a small retrospective British study found.

Rituximab Useful in Refractory Lupus (CME/CE)
6 Aug 2010 at 9:00am
(MedPage Today) -- Rituximab appears to be both effective and safe for patients with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus an open, observational study based on physician-reported outcomes suggested.

Mortality Still High in Childhood Onset Lupus (CME/CE)
6 Aug 2010 at 8:33am
(MedPage Today) -- Childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus continues to carry a high mortality burden despite dramatic improvements in treatment in recent decades, a longitudinal cohort study showed.

HAE Drug Data See Peer-Reviewed Light of Day (CME/CE)
5 Aug 2010 at 5:30pm
(MedPage Today) -- Results of phase III trials of two approved drugs for hereditary angioedema (HAE) and another in the late-stage pipeline have finally emerged from the gauntlet of peer review.

Foot Pain
1 Sep 2010 at 2:00am
Title: Foot Pain
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 5/13/2008
Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2010

Health Tip: Snug Shoes Can Damage Feet
31 Aug 2010 at 2:00am
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Category: Health News
Created: 8/30/2010 10:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2010

Bladder Cancer
30 Aug 2010 at 2:00am
Title: Bladder Cancer
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2010

Food Better Than Supplements for Cancer Prevention: Expert
30 Aug 2010 at 2:00am
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Category: Health News
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Does Hope Have a Dark Side?
27 Aug 2010 at 2:00am
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Category: Health News
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Health Tip: When Hip Pain Signals Bursitis
27 Aug 2010 at 2:00am
Title: Health Tip: When Hip Pain Signals Bursitis
Category: Health News
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Long-Term Exercise Can Reduce Vets' Muscle Pain
27 Aug 2010 at 2:00am
Title: Long-Term Exercise Can Reduce Vets' Muscle Pain
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Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SI Joint Pain)
25 Aug 2010 at 2:00am
Title: Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SI Joint Pain)
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 10/31/2007
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2010

Prior Fractures Could Raise Older Women's Odds for Osteoporosis
24 Aug 2010 at 2:00am
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Category: Health News
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23 Aug 2010 at 2:00am
Title: Egg Recall: Frequently Asked Questions
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Parkinson's Disease
23 Aug 2010 at 2:00am
Title: Parkinson's Disease
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
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Sham Acupuncture for Knee Arthritis as Effective as the Real Therapy
23 Aug 2010 at 2:00am
Title: Sham Acupuncture for Knee Arthritis as Effective as the Real Therapy
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Last Editorial Review: 8/23/2010

Potential New Test For Early Diagnosis Of Osteoarthritis Identified
by Arthritis News From Medical News Today
23 Apr 2010 at 3:00am
Researchers at King's College London's Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology, based at St Thomas' Hospital have discovered new ways of measuring biological markers in the blood which could be used to diagnose osteoarthritis earlier. Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects the joints and is the most common type of arthritis in the UK... (Source: Arthritis News From Medical News Today)

New Pathway Involved In Rheumatoid Arthritis Identified
by Arthritis News From Medical News Today
13 Apr 2010 at 3:00am
Investigators from Hospital for Special Surgery have identified a pathway involved in turning off inflammation that does not work properly in people with inflammatory arthritis. The finding, reported in the April 23 issue of the journal Immunity, could lead to the development of new therapeutic approaches to treating arthritis in the future... (Source: Arthritis News From Medical News Today)

New Phone-Based System To Help Patients Manage Arthritis
by Arthritis News From Medical News Today
11 Apr 2010 at 2:00am
Joan Broderick, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stony Brook University, has received a $606,000 grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)... (Source: Arthritis News From Medical News Today)

Longer Treatment For Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis During Remission Does Not ...
by Arthritis News From Medical News Today
7 Apr 2010 at 5:00pm
For patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis in remission, withdrawal of treatment with the drug methotrexate over 12 months vs. 6 months did not reduce the rate of relapse, according to a study in the April 7 issue of JAMA... (Source: Arthritis News From Medical News Today)

Orencia Early Leader Among New Biologics To Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
by Arthritis News From Medical News Today
2 Apr 2010 at 2:00am
Sermo, the world's largest online community for physicians, announced a Sermo Event Report titled "Is there any Threat to Anti-TNFs from Newer Biologic DMARDs?" In the past year, the FDA has approved four new biologic DMARDs Actemra (Genentech), Orencia (Bristol-Myers Squibb), Simponi (Centocor Ortho Biotech), and Cimzia (UCB)... (Source: Arthritis News From Medical News Today)

Hormone Replacement In Joint Fluid Has Potential Regenerative Effect
by Arthritis News From Medical News Today
30 Mar 2010 at 5:00am
German researchers determined that concentrations of the sex hormones, testosterone in men and estrogen in women, may have a positive effect on the regenerative potential of cartilage tissue. The study suggests hormone replacement in the joint fluid of men and women might be beneficial in treating late stages of human osteoarthritis (OA) by regenerating damaged tissue... (Source: Arthritis News From Medical News Today)

Finding A Potential New Target For Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
by Arthritis News From Medical News Today
26 Mar 2010 at 5:00am
By enhancing the activity of immune cells that protect against runaway inflammation, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center may have found a novel therapy for rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases... (Source: Arthritis News From Medical News Today)

NICE Draft Guidance Proposes Treatment Options For Psoriatic Arthritis
by Arthritis News From Medical News Today
16 Mar 2010 at 1:00am
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published draft guidance recommending etanercept (Enbrel, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals) and adalimumab (Humira, Abbott Laboratories) for the treatment of adults with active and progressive psoriatic arthritis when specific criteria are met... (Source: Arthritis News From Medical News Today)

NICE Asks For More Data On New Drug For Rheumatoid Arthritis
by Arthritis News From Medical News Today
4 Mar 2010 at 8:00pm
NICE's independent appraisal committee has asked Roche, the manufacturer of tocilizumab (RoActemra), a new treatment for moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis, for further additional information on its product... (Source: Arthritis News From Medical News Today)

NICE Reassessment Of Switching Decision Brings Little Hope For Rheumatoid Art...
by Arthritis News From Medical News Today
4 Mar 2010 at 3:00am
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) has expressed their frustration at NICE's provisional decision not to allow patients with rheumatoid arthritis to routinely switch from one Anti-TNF drug to another. This is the second time NICE has appraised the sequential effectiveness of multiple biologic therapies following NRAS's successful appeal of negative NICE guidance on switching in 2007... (Source: Arthritis News From Medical News Today)

NICE Consults On Draft Recommendations For Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis Afte...
by Arthritis News From Medical News Today
4 Mar 2010 at 1:00am
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is currently appraising a number of drugs as possible treatments for rheumatoid arthritis after treatment with a tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor has failed. This is a part review of NICE technology appraisal guidance 36, and a review of NICE technology appraisal guidance 126 and 141... (Source: Arthritis News From Medical News Today)

Rheumatologists Have Plenty Of Choice Among Biologic Agents For RA - Where Wi...
by Arthritis News From Medical News Today
3 Mar 2010 at 5:00am
BioTrends Research Group released topline findings from LaunchTrends®: ACTEMRA, Wave 1, highlighting the market uptake of the product at one month post launch. Actemra (tocilizumab), marketed by Roche-Genentech, is a new IL-6 inhibitor with monthly dosing by IV infusion. The study results are based on an on-line survey completed by 77 rheumatologists in late February... (Source: Arthritis News From Medical News Today)

SSRIs Offer Model For Drug Development Opportunities To Treat Rheumatoid Arth...
by Arthritis News From Medical News Today
26 Feb 2010 at 7:00am
A new study found that fluoxetine (Prozac®) and citalopram (Celexa®) treatment significantly inhibited disease progression of collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) in mice. Research led by Sandra Sacre, Ph.D... (Source: Arthritis News From Medical News Today)

New NICE Guidance Set To Help People With Rheumatoid Arthritis
by Arthritis News From Medical News Today
24 Feb 2010 at 11:00pm
Final guidance published today (Wednesday 24 February 2010) by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) means that another drug - certolizumab pegol (Cimzia) - can be considered for some people in England and Wales suffering with rheumatoid arthritis... (Source: Arthritis News From Medical News Today)

Award Supports Excellence In Musculoskeletal And Rheumatic Disease Education
by Arthritis News From Medical News Today
20 Feb 2010 at 2:00am
At the core of the American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation's mission is to attract the best and brightest trainees into a career in rheumatology. To do this, the REF has an extensive portfolio of awards and grants that provide support during critical career stages... (Source: Arthritis News From Medical News Today)

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Helpful in Parkinsonian Depression
2 Sep 2010 at 1:48pm
Multiple TMS treatments were shown to ease depression and possibly improve cognition and motor symptoms.
Medscape Medical News

Brief Intervention Helps People With Severe Mental Illness Access Services fo...
2 Sep 2010 at 1:28pm
A simple intervention helps people with severe mental illness overcome the barriers to preventive services for blood-borne infections such as HIV and hepatitis B and C virus.
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Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Frequently Untreated in Psychiatric Patients
2 Sep 2010 at 1:11pm
Cardiometabolic risk factors for psychiatric outpatients, including obesity, hypertension, and glucose abnormalities, are often untreated, according to a US mental health clinic screening program.
Medscape Medical News

FDA Approves First Automated Molecular Test for Measuring HBV Viral Load
2 Sep 2010 at 11:39am
The FDA has approved for marketing the first fully automated HBV molecular assay to quantify viral load in plasma or serum.
Medscape Medical News

Study Implicates Immune System in Parkinson's Disease Pathogenesis
2 Sep 2010 at 11:19am
Common genetic variation in the HLA region is associated with late-onset sporadic PD, researchers say.
Medscape Medical News

Michael Douglas Has Stage IV Throat Cancer; Experts Weigh In
2 Sep 2010 at 10:39am
Actor Michael Douglas last night stunned a television audience with the announcement that he has "late stage IV throat cancer."
WebMD Health News

Infants Born Late at Risk for Cerebral Palsy
2 Sep 2010 at 9:49am
Postterm infants are at similarly high risk of developing cerebral palsy as premature infants, report investigators.
Medscape Medical News

New Guidance on Management of Increasing Problem of Sports-Related Concussion...
2 Sep 2010 at 9:16am
Recommendations call for more conservative approach to return to play policies. Second report shows increases in sports-related concussions despite decreases in participation during the last decade.
Medscape Medical News

Bipolar Disorder in Children Is Persistent and Familial
2 Sep 2010 at 7:57am
A 5-year follow-up study shows that the vast majority of youths with bipolar 1 disorder experience persistent mood symptoms that require pharmacotherapy into late adolescence.
Medscape Medical News

New Guidelines Issued for Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders
1 Sep 2010 at 11:01pm
The British Association for Psychopharmacology has issued a consensus statement on evidence-based treatment of insomnia, parasomnias, and circadian rhythm disorders.
Medscape Medical News

Oral Sucrose May Not Provide Effective Analgesia in Neonates
1 Sep 2010 at 6:23pm
A randomized trial suggests that the ability of sucrose to reduce clinical observational scores after noxious events in newborns may not reflect pain relief, but editorialists say it may be premature to draw that conclusion.
Medscape Medical News

Brand New Drug Might Help Fight Soldiers' Wound Infections
2 Sep 2010 at 5:00pm
An antibiotic that gets its microbe-fighting power from insect proteins was effective at attacking a common infection that afflicts blast victims in war zones, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
Reuters Health Information

Lupus Study Suggests Antiplatelet Drugs May Help
2 Sep 2010 at 5:00pm
Scientists studying systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have found that blood platelets are key in its development and say their findings in the lab suggest platelet inhibitors may offer a new way to treat patients.
Reuters Health Information

Alcohol May Increase Risk for Breast Cancer Recurrence
1 Sep 2010 at 3:26pm
Drinking 3 or 4 alcoholic beverages a week might increase the risk for recurrence and death in breast cancer patients; the effect is greatest in postmenopausal and overweight/obese women.
Medscape Medical News

China to Vaccinate 100 Million Children to Fight Measles
2 Sep 2010 at 5:00pm
Nearly 100 million children in China will be vaccinated against measles this month to help eliminate the disease, a leading cause of avoidable death and disability in developing countries, the WHO said on Wednesday.
Reuters Health Information

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