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Arthritis Blog Archives 29 Jan 2006
Some people with rheumatoid arthritis complain of a full feeling in their ears or fluid in their ear, as well as some hearing loss. ...
- About - News & Issues,
Health announcements 29 Jan 2006
Steele, Faust, Brassard and MacDonald are sponsoring the seminar, "The Top Ten Things to Do for Arthritis," from 11 to noon Feb. 7. ...
- Annapolis Capital,
Perkinson lauded for generosity 29 Jan 2006
...art. Perkinson was the honoree at the Arthritis Foundation Virginia Chapter's fundraising event Jan. 21 at The Jefferson Hotel. ...
- Richmond Times Dispatch,
Does route to health lie in hands and feet? 29 Jan 2006
While some reflexology Web sites say it can relieve a variety of ailments including migraines, arthritis, sleep disorders, hormonal imbalances, sports injuries ...
- Charlotte Observer,
Jaw malady continues to be poorly understood 29 Jan 2006
The National Institutes of Health is financing at least six clinical trials of potential treatments for TMJ, from an injected arthritis medication to ...
- Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,
Bathing: Arthritis aids make bathing enjoyable again Jan 27, 2006
People with arthritis can have difficulty getting in or out of the bathtub. ... People with arthritis could benefit from soaking and bathing in warm water. ...
- About - News & Issues,
Flu vaccine safe for arthritis patients Jan 26, 2006
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can safely receive the flu vaccine each year as recommended, although their response to the ...
- Reuters
Companies Wishing to Enter the Field of Rheumatoid Arthritis ... Jan 26, 2006
According to recent clinical studies, the key to achieving optimal outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is to diagnose and treat it as early as possible. ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Targeted Genetics cuts jobs to focus on arthritis drug Jan 26, 2006
...in order to reduce expenses and realign its resources to advance its lead product candidate for the treatment of inflammatory arthritis, tgAAC94, through ...
- Pharmaceutical Business Review
Health: Birth Control, Arthritis, and Flu Shots Jan 25, 2006
People with moderate to severe osteo-arthritis pain do better on non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, also called nsaids and that is according to a new ...
- CBS 3,
Acetaminophen not best for arthritis pain Jan 25, 2006
25 (UPI) -- A review by Canadian scientists of 15 previous pain studies shows non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs combat arthritis pain better than ...
- United Press International
Nipawin library may have your answer for arthritis Jan 25, 2006
So what's a person with arthritis to do? ... I asked her if some people might think their arthritis is too far gone, to begin exercising. ...
- Nipawin Journal,
Arthritis Foundation schedules meeting Jan 25, 2006
The Arthritis Foundation will hold a planning meeting for all interested parties on the 2006 Arthritis Walk at 6 pm on Tuesday in the foundation office in the ...
- In-Forum (subscription),
Got arthritis? Choose weight-training exercise carefully Jan 26, 2006
By Bryant Stamford. Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. There are more than 100 types of arthritis, but the most common is ...
- Louisville Courier-Journal,
GP to provide free arthritis treatment Jan 27, 2006
A Dublin doctor is to make an alternative arthritis treatment freely available to all GPs. Dr Maurice Collins, a GP in Lucan, has ...
- Irish Medical News,
DTB recommends caution with new psoriatic arthritis drugs Jan 27, 2006
Expensive new treatments for psoriatic arthritis should only be used for patients with severe disease that have not responded to conventional treatments ...
- Irish Medical News,
Dog Arthritis: Medications for Degenerative Arthritis Jan 27, 2006
Some experimentation may be necessary. * These products are not likely to be helpful for spinal arthritis as the joint composition of an intervertebral disc ...
- DogExplorer,
Turner hails husband for support during illness Jan 27, 2006
Actress Kathleen Turner is indebted to her husband Jay Weiss for the love and support he showered her with during her battle with rheumatoid arthritis. ...
- Ireland Online,
NSAIDs Edge Out Tylenol for Arthritis Relief Jan 25, 2006
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. An estimated 12.1 percent of Americans age 25 and older show signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis. ...
- SeniorJournal.com,
Alternative treatment for arthritis Jan 25, 2006
Dear Dr. Gott: I have trauma-induced arthritis in my hip and the old-age type in my hands. I am a 65-year-old very active male. ...
- Northwest Herald,
Heating nerves may ease arthritis pain Jan 24, 2006
West. Question: Is there a pain-relief procedure that can reduce the amount of medication needed for some types of spinal arthritis? ...
- Arizona Republic,
TOUGH TURNER FIGHTS ARTHRITIS Jan 25, 2006
...of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? she underwent painful surgery on an arthritis-riddled foot. The actress has battled the disease ...
- Contactmusic.com,
Walk to Fight Arthritis sign-up announced Jan 24, 2006
Duluth – The Arthritis Foundation is calling for people to take action against arthritis by participating in the 2006 Arthritis Walk. ...
- BusinessNorth.com,
FOUNDATION PLANS ARTHRITIS WALK MAY 6 Jan 24, 2006
The Arthritis Foundation is seeking walkers to participate in the Arthritis Walk on May 6 at Bergfeld Park, Public Relations Chair Randi Freeman said. ...
- Tyler Morning Telegraph,
Arthritis affects a third of the American population Jan 22, 2006
Chronic pain, such as that suffered by an individual with arthritis, is a totally different mater. About a third of the world’s ...
- Enid News & Eagle,
Supplements that some claim relieve arthritis pain spawn debate in ... Jan 23, 2006
When taken in combination, glucosamine and chondroitin are supposed to relieve moderate to severe arthritis pain, a claim that was supported by research done ...
- Newstarget.com,
Korean Scientist Finds New Arthritis, Cancer Hope Jan 25, 2006
Rheumatoid arthritis and cancer have long been a challenge for medical scientists around the world. A team of Korean scientists could be about to change that. ...
- Chosun Ilbo,
Rheumatoid arthritis: Etanercept and Methotrexate combination has ... Jan 21, 2006
Data from a long-term blinded study of anti-TNF agent in patients with rheumatoid arthritis demonstrated that more than three quarters of patients treated with ...
- Xagena.it,
Arthritis Blog Archives Jan 22, 2006
Online grocery shopping and grocery delivery make it simple. Bending, lifting, reaching, and grasping can be difficult for people who have arthritis. ...
- About - News & Issues,
FAMILY DOCTOR: Alternative treatment for arthritis Jan 25, 2006
Q: I have trauma-induced arthritis in my hip and the old-age type in my hands. (I am a 65-year-old very active male.). I take 1,000 ...
- Canton Repository (subscription),
Arthritis Blog Archives Jan 22, 2006
..."How should I taper?" is just one of myriad questions patients have about going off of prednisone or other corticosteroids. Why ...
- About - News & Issues,
Integrated approach may be best for knee arthritis Jan 17, 2006
...and significant reductions in pain and disability after treatment and after 8 weeks, the researchers report in the medical journal Arthritis and Rheumatism. ...
- Reuters
PharmaFrontiers Acquires Autologous T Cell Vaccine Rights for ... Jan 17, 2006
...an exclusive worldwide license for the intellectual property rights and research results of an autologous T cell vaccine for rheumatoid arthritis from the ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Bristol-Myers Squibb advances arthritis candidate Jan 18, 2006
Bristol-Myers Squibb has initiated phase I clinical trials in Canada for a rheumatoid arthritis candidate that resulted from its collaboration with Pharmacopeia ...
- Pharmaceutical Business Review
'Vioxx like' drugs may still be best option for arthritis write ... Jan 18, 2006
...believe that despite the current concerns around anti-inflammatory drugs like Vioxx, they may still be the best option for treating some forms of arthritis. ...
- Imperial College London,
Study: COX-2 drugs best for arthritis Jan 18, 2006
18 (UPI) -- British scientists call for more studies of anti-inflammatory drugs linked to heart attacks, like Vioxx, but say the drugs may be best for arthritis ...
- United Press International
Better Fix for Rheumatoid Arthritis Jan 19, 2006
BACKGROUND: About 2 million Americans suffer from rheumatoid arthritis or RA for short. RA is a process where the immune system attacks the body's joints. ...
- News 14 Carolina,
Support group forms for juvenile arthritis Jan 20, 2006
By Quad-City Times. Dates and times will be determined by the participants. For more information, contact Megan at (563) 570-1049, or Cheryl at (563) 374-1749. ...
- Quad City Times,
New treatments for rheumatoid arthritis Jan 14, 2006
For people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) — a debilitating form of arthritis that affects 2.1 million Americans — groundbreaking new therapies ...
- Packet Online,
Arthritis Foundation offers walking program Jan 15, 2006
Those wanting to better manage their arthritis can learn more about a free walking exercise program from the Arthritis Foundation. ...
- Lawrence Journal World,
Luncheon kicks off arthritis fundraiser Jan 20, 2006
...souls braved the wintry weather Friday to attend a kickoff luncheon at Jul's Grill in the Gage Center Shopping Center for the Topeka Arthritis Walk, planned ...
- Topeka Capital Journal (subscription),
Arthritis Art Exhibition Set to Tour Ireland Jan 17, 2006
...in Focus, Cork-based John Minihan – famed for his work with Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan, Yves St Laurent, and Princess Diana – is helping Arthritis Ireland to ...
- Vhi.ie,
Protein T-Bet's Role In Development Of Inflammatory Arthritis Jan 13, 2006
Glimcher and colleagues from the Harvard School of Public Health report an essential role for the protein T-bet in the development of inflammatory arthritis. ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Easing the Pain of Arthritis Naturally Jan 16, 2006
When used together, glucosamine and chondroitin act as a tag-team of arthritis fighters, improving flexibility, soothing inflammation and reducing swelling ...
- Open PR (press release),
Better Fix for Rheumatoid Arthritis Jan 19, 2006
PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful, chronic disease that affects about 2 million Americans. There are some drugs ...
- NBC 17.com,
Arthritis leads to discovery of ambidexterity, freer artistic ... Jan 15, 2006
Ms. Karnes' bout with rheumatoid arthritis did more than briefly incapacitate her right hand. It inspired her to do what she really wanted. ...
- Frederick News Post (subscription),
Getting her life back Jan 28, 2006
After three agonizing months of questions, a rheumatologist finally diagnosed Clark with a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis. ...
- Daily News Journal (subscription),
New Clue for Smoking's Impact on Rheumatoid Arthritis Jan 9, 2006
9 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have known for years that smokers are more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis, but Swedish scientists now think they know ...
- Forbes
Minor exercise 'cuts arthritis symptoms' Jan 4, 2006
Even a quite modest amount of exercise might be better than none at all when it comes to preventing disability from arthritis, new research suggests. ...
- The Age,
New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Approved Dec 28, 2005
27 (HealthDay News ) — A drug that fights painful rheumatoid arthritis by limiting a signal in a person's immune system has received government approval, its ...
- ABC News
Exercise Prevents Arthritis Disability Jan 6, 2006
By Miranda Hitti. Exercise may help prevent disability from arthritis, and it doesn’t seem to take a whole lot of activity to start reaping that benefit. ...
- FOX News
Drug Combo Works Best for Rheumatoid Arthritis Jan 9, 2006
...of anti-TNF (tumor necrosis factor) and DMARD (disease-modifying antirheumatic drug) therapies achieved remission of early rheumatoid arthritis better than ...
- Forbes
New warning over arthritis drugs Jan 6, 2006
Doctors are being urged to stop prescribing a new generation of arthritis drug taken by more than a million British patients as the future of the medicines ...
- Daily Mail - UK,
Take preventive measures against viral arthritis Jan 11, 2006
...minister, has directed Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences to depute a pathologist to Siddammanahalli village that is under the grip of viral arthritis. ...
- Newindpress,
Arthritis patients denied drugs Jan 4, 2006
By Nigel Hawkes. MANY patients with a form of arthritis that mainly affects young men are not being treated with drugs that could help them back into work. ...
- Times Online,
Patent complaint filed over new Bristol-Myers arthritis drug Jan 6, 2006
...said Friday it has joined the University of Michigan in a lawsuit alleging a newly approved rheumatoid arthritis drug from Bristol-Myers Squibb Corp. ...
- Boston Globe,
Ulster arthritis sufferers visit Dutch cannabis cafes Jan 9, 2006
Arthritis sufferers from Northern Ireland are taking part in controversial trips to Amsterdam drug cafes, where they can smoke cannabis legally, to help ease ...
- Belfast Telegraph,
Wyeth, Trubion target arthritis, cancer Jan 3, 2006
...$800 million. Wyeth's array of medicines includes the popular monoclonal antibody Enbrel for rheumatoid arthritis. Trubion's most ...
- Reuters
Paterson Foundation backs Arthritis Society Jan 10, 2006
By SARAH ELIZABETH BROWN. Rheumatoid arthritis forced Janet Spence to give up a much-loved nursing job and left her unable to play her favourite sports. ...
- Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal,
Arthritis Foundation Announces Top 10 Arthritis Advances of 2005 ... Jan 10, 2006
10 /US Newswire/ -- The recent approval of a first-in-class biologic drug for rheumatoid arthritis, the proven safety of oral contraceptives in women with lupus ...
- U.S. Newswire (press release),
New clue for smoking's impact on rheumatoid arthritis Jan 9, 2006
Researchers have known for years that smokers are more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis, but Swedish scientists now think they know why: Tobacco use ...
- WTOP,
US FDA Approves Orencia (Abatacept) for Treatment Of Rheumatoid ... Dec 29, 2005
...abatacept), the first selective modulator of a co-stimulatory signal required for full T-cell activation, for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). ...
- DG News
Arthritis cure possible with new treatment program Dec 28, 2005
A natural arthritis cure could mean the end of a multi-billion dollar business. Is this why Margie Garrison got thrown out of an ...
- I-Newswire.com (press release)
Arthritis program back Jan 10, 2006
A new donation to the local arthritis society will bring a much needed program back into the region. The Paterson Foundation announced ...
- Thunder Bay's Source,
Arthritis Cure Possible with New Treatment Program? Dec 28, 2005
A natural arthritis cure could mean the end of a multi-billion dollar business. Is ... approach. Arthritis treatment is very big business. ...
- The Open Press (press release)
The impact of smoking and genes on rheumatoid arthritis Jan 3, 2006
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common systemic autoimmune diseases, and one of the least understood. Smoking is the ...
- EurekAlert (press release),
Arthritis cure possible with new treatment program Dec 29, 2005
...[ClickPress, Wed Dec 28 2005] A natural arthritis cure could mean the end of a multi-billion dollar business. ... Arthritis treatment is very big business. ...
- ClickPress (press release),
Exercising could reduce arthritis disability Jan 7, 2006
Arthritis is a condition affecting the health of bone joints in the body. People with arthritis are often reluctant to exercise ...
- Webindia123,
Combination Better Than Monotherapy for Early Aggressive Arthritis Jan 5, 2006
5 - Combination therapy with Humira (adalimubab) and methotrexate is better for treating early aggressive rheumatoid arthritis than is either drug alone ...
- MedPage Today,
Arthritis flagship is adrift by three years Jan 9, 2006
Last night Plaid Cymru AM Owen John Thomas said it was appalling that the Assembly Government's National Arthritis Strategy was still awaited. ...
- ic Wales,
New Canadian arthritis treatment recommendations released Jan 4, 2006
...to manage osteoarthritis (OA) pain effectively and safely in the wake of product recalls and warnings about traditional oral therapies to manage arthritis pain ...
- Canada NewsWire (press release),
Fontana woman volunteeered with Arthritis Foundation Jan 9, 2006
...her life Elaine O'Neill had a routine -- she would wake up, sit in bed and do a variety of stretching exercises to help control the arthritis that threatened ...
- San Bernardino Sun,
Repligen sues Bristol-Myers over arthritis-related patent Jan 9, 2006
...in US District Court in Texas accusing the pharmaceutical giant of copyright infringement over a new rheumatoid arthritis treatment. ...
- Boston Business Journal,
Arthritis cuts short the flowers of youth Jan 13, 2006
...more ». A SUCCESSFUL young Barnsley florist who won the praise of the Prince of Wales has been forced to close his business because of crippling arthritis. ...
- Sheffield Today,
Arthritis Blog Archives Dec 30, 2005
According to a Mayo Clinic study, patients with osteoporosis have less back pain and are more functional following vertebroplasty than before vertebroplasty. ...
- About - News & Issues,
Pharmacopeia Partnership Advances Rheumatoid Arthritis Candidate ... Jan 17, 2006
This new candidate, which targets rheumatoid arthritis, represents the second compound to advance to the clinic from the Pharmacopeia-Bristol-Myers Squibb ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
What Causes Reactive Arthritis Jan 9, 2006
Reactive arthritis is a form of arthritis, or joint inflammation, that occurs as a "reaction" to an infection elsewhere in the body. ...
- Open PR (press release),
Cold or warm water for arthritis? Jan 13, 2006
A friend who suffers from arthritis swims two miles several times a week. ... She says colder water is actually better for people suffering from arthritis. ...
- Baltimore Sun,
Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments Weighed Dec 29, 2005
Has the BeSt study uncovered the best treatment courses to offer patients newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis? ... Arthritis Rheum. 2005;52:3381-3390). ...
- Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),
Arthritis info available Jan 12, 2006
Arthritis doesn't just affect hands and knees: it can afflict hip joints, too. These large joints carry a lot of weight, and when ...
- Pocono Record,
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Smokers at Risk Jan 5, 2006
Jan. 5, 2006 - Smoking may aggravate genes that make some people more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Swedish scientists ...
- WebMD
Arthritis 8-Ball Classic set for Jan. 20 at Aztar Dec 31, 2005
By Courier & Press staff report. The Arthritis Foundation's 20th annual 8-Ball Classic is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 20, to Sunday, Jan. ...
- Evansville Courier & Press (subscription),
Dear Doctor: Causes, complications of neck arthritis Jan 3, 2006
By Gerard Werries, MD, Orthopedic Surgery. A. Arthritis of the neck is the leading cause of spinal cord dysfunction in patients 55 years and older. ...
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette,
Setting Goals When Challenged With Arthritis Dec 31, 2005
Chronic arthritis is life-changing. Pain and limitation associated with arthritis impact all aspects of daily living. As abilities ...
- About - News & Issues,
Canadian study focuses on pain management for arthritis sufferers Jan 3, 2006
The December 2005 issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism (http://www.interscience.wiley.com/journal/arthritis) offers a timely examination of pain as it pertains to ...
- Newstarget.com,
Arthritis art exhibition takes to the road on national tour Jan 13, 2006
RA in Focus is dedicated to raising awareness of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) amongst the general public. The RA in Focus initiative ...
- Irish Medical News,
Ankle replacement an option for advanced arthritis Jan 10, 2006
People suffering from disabling arthritis of the ankle have a new option now that a handful of Canadian orthopedic surgeons is offering a procedure that ...
- Macleans,
Osteoporosis drug fights knee arthritis Jan 4, 2006
...drug called a bisphosphonate, can preserve the underlying bone in the knee joints of people with osteoarthritis, the wear-and-tear form of arthritis. ...
- Macleans,
Flexibility Lowers Arthritis Risk in Older Women Jan 13, 2006
Thomas’ Hospital in London. However, the findings suggest the retaining flexibility in old age can ward off arthritis, he says. ...
- PakTribune.com,
Sitting ducks for arthritis Jan 5, 2006
In a study that followed more than 3500 US adults with arthritis, researchers found that those who were regularly physically active at the study's start were ...
- Daily Telegraph,
Non-Drug Treatment For Arthritis Pain Jan 4, 2006
...(CBS) CHICAGO A new treatment for the pain is the first non-drug treatment for arthritis in the knee to be approved by the FDA. ...
- CBS2 Chicago,
Rheumatologist says maintaining flexibility can prevent arthritis Jan 3, 2006
Thomas’ Hospital in London, who claims his study shows that flexibility in women is associated with reduced risk of arthritis. ...
- Newstarget.com,
Could knee stem cells offer new hope on arthritis? Jan 1, 2006
However, the technique offers new hope of preventing the pain and disability of arthritis in later life as a result of knee damage. ...
- The Herald,
Arthritis pain doesn't stop county leader's work Jan 13, 2006
...politician. Upshaw has rheumatoid arthritis, an inflammatory illness that affects millions of people around the world. Uncontrolled ...
- Montgomery Advertiser,
NSAID gel curbs pain of knee arthritis Dec 28, 2005
A woman is seen exercising in order to manage the chronic disease osteoarthritis in an undated file photo. Adults with painful osteoarthritis ...
- ABC News
Osteoporosis Information Now Online at NIHSeniorHealth Jan 27, 2006
NIHSeniorHealth. The information is created by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Jan. 7 ...
- SeniorJournal.com,
Dig in to the arthritis cookbook 23 Nov 2005
Those of you with arthritis and related disorders, or those of you with family suffering from these disorders, may be interested in some items that have been ...
- Nipawin Journal,
Pfizer Licenses CCR2 Antagonists 11/23/05 23 Nov 2005
...rights to Incyte’s portfolio of CCR2 antagonist compounds, the most advanced of which is currently in phase IIa studies in rheumatoid arthritis and insulin ...
- Bioscience Technology,
Let's Get Crackin' 23 Nov 2005
I've also been told my whole life that one day my knuckle cracking habit would lead to bigger problems, namely arthritis (which I now have). ...
- Boise Weekly,
Jinle Bell Run/Walk, Dec. 3 23 Nov 2005
The annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is a fun-filled nationwide fundraising event held during the holiday season. Saturday ...
- Bend.com,
Jingle Bell Run/walk 23 Nov 2005
FREEPORT — The annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis 5K is scheduled to be held Dec. ... Proceeds from the event will go to the Arthritis Foundation. ...
- Brunswick Times Record,
Etanercept Plus Methotrexate Effective Therapy for Juvenile ... Nov 22, 2005
...or in combination with methotrexate resulted into significant improvements in the signs and symptoms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) compared to ...
- DG News
Risk of Skin Cancer Increased in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Nov 22, 2005
NEW YORK NOV 21, 2005 (Reuters Health) - The risk of non-melanoma skin cancer is increased in rheumatoid arthritis patients, especially those that use ...
- Cancerpage.com,
SUPPLEMENTS HEAL ARTHRITIS? Nov 22, 2005
...years after four controlled studies showed that glucosamine and chondroitin supplements allay the symptoms of wear-and-tear (osteo) arthritis, the National ...
- Free Market News Network,
Arthritis couldn't stop area physician Nov 21, 2005
...own private practice in Cordova Square. His work ethic continued, even as he suffered through arthritis. Once he called the office ...
- PensacolaNewsJournal.com,
Pilot Study Shows Lunesta (Eszopiclone) Improves Insomnia for ... Nov 22, 2005
...pilot study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Lunesta™ brand eszopiclone for the treatment of insomnia in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA ...
- DG News
People with Rheumatoid Arthritis Underuse Prophylactic Aspirin ... Nov 21, 2005
SAN DIEGO, CA -- November 21, 2005 -- People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are less likely to use low-dose aspirin for prevention of cardiovascular events ...
- DG News
Rehaumatoid arthritis - MabThera provides lasting benefits Nov 21, 2005
...today announced positive results of the Phase III REFLEX study, evaluating the efficacy and safety of MabThera in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), who ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Taking action in managing your arthritis Nov 20, 2005
By Pamela Stuppy. Arthritis affects about 21 million Americans. ... There are two major forms of arthritis - osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. ...
- Portsmouth Herald News,
Ripple effect of arthritis spurs volunteer Nov 20, 2005
To illustrate the impact arthritis can have on a person’s life, Angele Forrest points to her 2-year-old daughter, Becca. Becca ...
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),
Supplements Don’t Help Mild Arthritis Sufferers: Study Nov 15, 2005
ISLAMABAD, November 16(Online): Thinking about taking the supplements glucosamine and chondroitin as a treatment for arthritis?. ...
- PakTribune.com,
Arthritis Patients Missing Out on Aspirin Therapy Nov 16, 2005
16 (HealthDay News) — As preventive measures go, it's a pretty simple one: People with rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to develop heart disease, so they ...
- ABC News
Roche's Actemra helps rheumatoid arthritis -- study Nov 17, 2005
...by Japanese partner Chugai, was better than current standard treatments in preventing the progression of joint destruction in patients with rheumatoid arthritis ...
- Reuters.uk,
Nastech: Technology can treat arthritis Nov 17, 2005
...versions of oral or injectable drugs, on Thursday said a recent study shows its genetic interference technology could effectively treat rheumatoid arthritis. ...
- BusinessWeek
Roche's MabThera helps arthritis patients Nov 15, 2005
ZURICH, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Cancer drug MabThera improves the symptoms of patients with rheumatoid arthritis who had failed to benefit from other forms of ...
- Reuters
Roche says unit Chugai's arthritis drug Actemra slows down joint ... Nov 16, 2005
Co Ltd's phase III study of Actemra show that the drug significantly slows down damage to joints in patients with early aggressive rheumatoid arthritis. ...
- Forbes
Arthritis Drug May Ease Another Joint Disease Nov 18, 2005
18 (HealthDay News) -- The drug adalimumab (Humira) -- commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis -- may also help reduce the signs of symptoms of ankylosing ...
- Forbes
Patients With Active Psoriatic Arthritis Receiving REMICADE(R) ... Nov 16, 2005
New data, including two-year treatment duration, show a significantly higher proportion of patients with active psoriatic arthritis receiving REMICADE(R ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Key Underwrites ‘Working Successfully with Arthritis’: New ... Nov 16, 2005
...(CSRwire) CLEVELAND, November 16, 2005 – Helping employers and employees learn more about arthritis and its impact on the nation’s workforce is one of the ...
- CSRwire.com (press release)
Study: Remicade eases arthritis pain Nov 17, 2005
New data, including two-year treatment duration, show a significantly higher proportion of patients with active psoriatic arthritis receiving Remicade ...
- myDNA.com,
Seniors find natural pain remedies for arthritis more affordable Nov 16, 2005
According to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, arthritis and related conditions are the leading cause of disability in ...
- The Open Press (press release)
Early Aggressive Combination Treatment Benefits Rheumatoid ... Nov 16, 2005
SAN DIEGO, CA -- November 16, 2005 -- Early, aggressive treatment appears to be appropriate and beneficial for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to ...
- DG News
It's true! study confirms that Glucosamine and Chondroitin relieve ... Nov 16, 2005
...evidence showing that the two supplements can safely alleviate pain from osteoarthritis, a chronic condition known as the "wear-and-tear" kind of arthritis. ...
- Disabilities.AFreePress.com,
Investigative Drug Golimumab (CNTO 148) Shows Promise for ... Nov 16, 2005
16, 2005 -- An investigative biologic agent, golimumab (CNTO 148), is safe and shows significant efficacy for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients ...
- DG News
Study: J&J’s Remicade is Useful Against Psoriatic Arthritis Nov 16, 2005
Johnson & Johnson's Centocor unit announced today that two-year data from studies of its drug Remicade in psoriatic arthritis, in which swollen joints ...
- Business New Jersey (subscription),
Centocor's arthritis drug shows promise Nov 16, 2005
...said yesterday that preliminary results from a study of its experimental rheumatoid arthritis treatment found the compound worked to reduce joint pain and ...
- philly.com,
Rituxan's use spreads to arthritis Nov 17, 2005
Genentech Inc. and Biogen Idec Inc.'s Rituxan cancer medicine soon may be sold to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a global market exceeding $5 billion. ...
- Inside Bay Area,
Disease Modification in Rheumatoid Arthritis - Pipeline Uptake ... Nov 17, 2005
...and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c27999) has announced the addition of Disease Modification in Rheumatoid Arthritis - Pipeline Uptake ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Cannabis Extracts Relieve Arthritis Pain, Study Says Nov 17, 2005
Bath, United Kingdom: Cannabis extracts suppress pain and improve sleep quality in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, according to clinical trial ...
- Norml,
Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis or Lupus Have Higher Rates of ... Nov 16, 2005
SAN DIEGO, CA -- November 16, 2005 -- Women with either systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have sharply increased risks of ...
- DG News
Anti-TNF Drugs Cut Mortality Rates among Rheumatoid Arthritis ... Nov 18, 2005
Anti-TNF therapy and methotrexate therapy appear to reduce mortality risk in the general population of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a ...
- DG News
Human Genome arthritis drug hitting marks Nov 17, 2005
17 (UPI) -- Human Genome Sciences said Thursday its pending drug LymphoStat-B significantly reduced rheumatoid arthritis in 283 patients in a Phase 2 study. ...
- United Press International
Positieve resultaten van Phase III onderzoek Rituxan bij ... Nov 15, 2005
...( BW)(CA-BIOGEN-IDEC/ROCHE)(BIIB) Positive Results of Phase III Study of Rituxan in Rheumatoid Arthritis To Be Presented at American College of Rheumatology ...
- Netherlands Corporate News,
Abatacept Linked to Sustained Response in Treatment-Resistant ... Nov 16, 2005
...[Presentation title: Sustained Improvements Through 18 Months With Abatacept In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients With An Inadequate Response To Anti-TNF Therapy. ...
- DG News
THIS WEEK IN BAYONNE Nov 21, 2005
The Bayonne Medical Center and the Arthritis Foundation co-sponsor a free Arthritis Self-Help course, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, at Community Crossing, 488 Broadway ...
- The Jersey Journal,
Arthritis awareness Nov 19, 2005
..."I was pleased to speak so people will be aware," said Young, a local businessman whose daughter was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when she was just 23 ...
- Daily News Journal (subscription),
Tackling arthritis ... gently Nov 16, 2005
By MERYL NAIDOO. ARTHRITIS Tasmania will introduce a range of new prevention and management programs thanks to a $298,000 Federal Government grant. ...
- Hobart Mercury,
Earlier Use of Second-Line Agents in Juvenile Arthritis Associated ... Nov 18, 2005
San Diego, CA -- November 18, 2005 -- When second-line medications are initiated within 3 months of a diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), it ...
- DG News
Supplements Don't Help Mild Arthritis Sufferers: Study Nov 14, 2005
MONDAY, Nov. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Thinking about taking the supplements glucosamine and chondroitin as a treatment for arthritis? ...
- Forbes
Cannabis could relieve rheumatoid arthritis pain Nov 8, 2005
By Jeremy Laurance, Health Editor. Cannabis-based drugs could be used to relieve the pain of arthritis sufferers. The world's most ...
- Independent,
Reuters Summit-Roche says arthritis new business pillar Nov 9, 2005
NEW YORK, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Roche Holding AG (ROG.VX: Quote, Profile, Research) expects rheumatoid arthritis to become a key plank of its drugs business in the ...
- Reuters
'Cannabis eases pain of arthritis' Nov 8, 2005
The authors of the study are now calling for a larger trial to back up their findings to help the 600,000 rheumatoid arthritis sufferers in the UK. ...
- Daily Mail - UK,
Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis Raise Pregnancy Risks Nov 15, 2005
15 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis may experience more pregnancy complications and longer hospitalizations than other ...
- Forbes
Cannabis-based Drug Eases Arthritis Pain Nov 9, 2005
9 (HealthDay News) -- The first-ever study focused on a cannabis-based medicine aimed at easing the pain of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) finds it may help ...
- Forbes
Cold Seasons Boost Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Nov 14, 2005
14 (HealthDay News) -- Many rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients believe changes in the seasons trigger fluctuations in their symptoms, and now a study out of ...
- Forbes
Cancer drug helps arthritis -- study Nov 14, 2005
...and Biogen Idec Inc.'s cancer drug Rituxan improved symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in patients not helped by drugs designed to block an inflammation-causing ...
- ABC News
Roche says arthritis new business pillar Nov 9, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roche Holding AG expects rheumatoid arthritis to become a key plank of its drugs business in the future, driven by sales of two products ...
- Washington Post,
Cannabis drug promising in rheumatoid arthritis Nov 9, 2005
LONDON (Reuters Health) - A company-sponsored trial of GW Pharma's cannabis-based medicine, Sativex, in rheumatoid arthritis patients, shows the drug works as ...
- Reuters.uk,
Cannabis soothes the pain of arthritis Nov 11, 2005
By Jeremy Laurance. Cannabis-based drugs might be used to treat arthritis after a study showed they could relieve its pain. Cannabis ...
- New Zealand Herald,
Roche sees arthritis as new pillar for business Nov 9, 2005
NEW YORK, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Roche Holding AG (ROG.VX: Quote, Profile, Research) expects rheumatoid arthritis to become a key plank of its drugs business in ...
- Reuters
Arthritis drug's death toll 'four times higher' Nov 14, 2005
Up to four times as many arthritis patients as previously estimated may have died or been harmed by the painkiller Vioxx, it has been claimed. ...
- Daily Mail - UK,
Physiotherapy good for spinal arthritis Nov 11, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exercise programs are beneficial for people with a type of arthritis affecting the spine -- ankylosing spondylitis (AS ...
- Reuters
Pot-Based Drug Promising for Arthritis Nov 8, 2005
A spray containing two chemicals extracted from marijuana improved pain and sleep in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, British researchers report. ...
- FOX News
Arthritis Foundation Statement on the Glucosamine/chondroitin ... Nov 14, 2005
ATLANTA, Nov. 14 /US Newswire/ -- Following is the Arthritis Foundation's statement on the Glucosamine/chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial: ...
- U.S. Newswire (press release),
Rheumatoid arthritis, cannabis-based medicine relieves the pain ... Nov 13, 2005
A study has found that cannabis-based medicine ( CBM ) for treating rheumatoid arthritis has a significant effect on easing pain and on suppressing the disease ...
- Xagena.it,
NIH-Sponsored Trial Shows Supplements Relieve Arthritis Pain Nov 14, 2005
The Glucosamine/chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT) adds to a growing body of scientific evidence showing that the two supplements can safely ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Supplements May Help Knee Arthritis Nov 14, 2005
Nov. 14, 2005 -- Arthritis sufferers may -- or may not -- benefit from a pair of popular dietary supplements, two new clinical trials suggest. ...
- WebMD
Veelbelovende AMEVIVE fase II 'psoriatic arthritis' data ... Nov 15, 2005
...( BW)(CA-BIOGEN-IDEC)(BIIB) Promising AMEVIVE(R) (alefacept) Phase II Psoriatic Arthritis Data Presented at American College of Rheumatology Meeting ...
- Netherlands Corporate News,
Early Treatment Benefits Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Nov 13, 2005
...controlled trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of four different treatment strategies for patients with early, active rheumatoid arthritis who had not ...
- Newswise (press release)
Promising Amevive® (Alefacept) Phase Ii Psoriatic Arthritis Data ... Nov 15, 2005
Phase II study, presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), show that patients with active psoriatic arthritis who received ...
- WebWire (press release),
Study Finds Help for Some Arthritis Pain Sufferers Nov 14, 2005
An over the counter supplement appears to significantly reduce knee pain in a small sub group of arthritis patients. That's according ...
- KSL-TV,
Cannabis-based medicine relieves the pain of rheumatoid arthritis ... Nov 9, 2005
The first study to use a cannabis-based medicine (CBM) for treating rheumatoid arthritis has found that it has a significant effect on easing pain and on ...
- innovations report,
Lymphoma drug provides relief for rheumatoid arthritis Nov 15, 2005
14, 2005 – A manmade antibody, used to treat a form of lymphoma, has proven to be effective in the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have ...
- Cancerfacts.com,
HUMIRA (Adalimumab) Shows Promise in Treating Patients With ... Nov 14, 2005
DIEGO, November 13, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New data from a subgroup analysis at 12 weeks of the Research in Active Rheumatoid Arthritis (ReAct) study ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Rituximab May Spell Difference for Patients with Rheumatoid ... Nov 13, 2005
Newswise — Rituximab, a genetically-engineered antibody, has proven to be an effective adjunct therapy for patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have not ...
- Newswise (press release)
Cannabis relieves arthritis pain Nov 9, 2005
David Blake, professor of bone and joint medicine at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, took 56 patients who were suffering from arthritis. ...
- FemaleFirst.co.uk,
Access Communications Honored by the Arthritis Foundation Nov 14, 2005
14 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition for his work with national and local labor unions to increase awareness about arthritis, Access Communications' Executive ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
NIAMS, Arthritis Foundation Introduce Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases ... Nov 14, 2005
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, in partnership with the ...
- National Institutes of Health (press release)
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin ... Nov 14, 2005
NIAMS, Arthritis Foundation Introduce Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases CD-ROM The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseaseas (NIAMS), a ...
- EurekAlert (press release),
Cannabis-Based Drug Relieves Arthritis Pain Nov 9, 2005
9 - An oral spray containing marijuana extracts has offered pain relief to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, according to British researchers. ...
- MedPage Today,
Cannabis succeeds in suppressing the pain and symptoms of ... Nov 10, 2005
London: Cannabis-based drugs might be used to treat hundreds of thousands of people with arthritis after a clinical trial showed they could relieve the pain ...
- Cape Times (subscription),
Fc gamma receptor gene variants associated with rheumatoid ... Nov 10, 2005
...variants of two genes, encoding two different receptors for the antibody Fc gamma, are three times more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis than individuals ...
- Innovations-Report,
Cannabis drug for Arthritis Nov 10, 2005
The first ever study focused on a cannabis-based medicine aimed at easing the pain of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), has found that it may help suppress the disease ...
- Health24.com,
More Options for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Nov 14, 2005
...(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Rheumatoid arthritis is a ... TNF inhibitor therapy has often proven successful in reducing the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis. ...
- Ivanhoe,
Selenium 'could delay arthritis' (14.11.05) Nov 14, 2005
Project found a lack of selenium - which is commonly found in foods like tuna, Brazil nuts and eggs - could explain why some people develop arthritis in their ...
- Age Concern England,
Cannabis-Based Medicine Relieves Arthritis Symptoms Nov 9, 2005
...inflammatory properties. Cannabis can significantly ease the pain of rheumatoid arthritis, a study revealed yesterday. Taken in ...
- Daily News Central,
Biogen Idec reports Amevive helps with arthritis Nov 15, 2005
Biogen Idec says attempts to use its drug Amevive to treat patients with a form of arthritis continues to generate positive clinical news. ...
- Boston Business Journal,
Meditation can be beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis patients Nov 14, 2005
Washington : Meditation which has proved to be a great stress buster can also reduce some symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis , according to researchers at the ...
- NewKerala.com,
Marijuana Spray Helps Arthritis Patients, Study Says Nov 9, 2005
...an oral spray containing two active ingredients of marijuana, appears to be effective in treating pain and promoting sleep among arthritis patients, WedMD ...
- JoinTogether.org
Cannabis soothes the pain of arthritis Nov 11, 2005
Cannabis-based drugs might be used to treat arthritis after a study showed they could relieve its pain. Cannabis has already been ...
- LaSalute.net,
Cannabis-Based Medicine May Slow Progression Of Rheumatoid ... Nov 9, 2005
A trial on Sativex, a cannabis-based medicine, showed the drug works as a painkiller and may also slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis. ...
- ShortNews.com,
Marijuana-based Medicine Helps Arthritis Nov 8, 2005
...(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors who tested a medicine made from a marijuana plant on people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) found it helps ease pain and may also ...
- Ivanhoe,
Cannabis-Based Drug Relieves Arthritis Pain Nov 9, 2005
An oral spray containing marijuana extracts has offered pain relief to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, according to British researchers. ...
- LaSalute.net,
Cannabis drug provides relief from rheumatoid arthritis Nov 10, 2005
According to new research, a cannabis-based drug works as a painkiller and may also slow disease progression, in rheumatoid arthritis patients. ...
- News-Medical.net,
Cannabis for rheumatoid arthritis Nov 10, 2005
A company-sponsored trial of GW Pharma's cannabis-based medicine, Sativex, in rheumatoid arthritis patients, shows the drug works as a painkiller and may also ...
- Indiatimes,
Anti-TNF therapy pays off for arthritis sufferers Nov 15, 2005
Continued observation in a long-term study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis shows an increase in work-force participation by those using anti-TNF therapy ...
- myDNA.com,
rheumatoid arthritis Combining drugs at the start seems to help ... Nov 13, 2005
THE QUESTION As treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has expanded from relieving the chronic pain of inflamed joints to preventing the destruction of bone and ...
- Evansville Courier & Press (subscription),
CONVENIENT BIOLOGIC FOR ARTHRITIS IS ON EIGHT GOVERNMENT DRUG ... Nov 8, 2005
8, 2005) - -- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who are eligible for the newest form of treatment for their auto-immune disorder can now access this biologic ...
- CCNMatthews (Communiqués de presse),
GW Pharma: Sativex explored for use in arthritis Nov 10, 2005
10 Nov 2005, 16:59 GMT - In the first ever controlled trial of a cannabis-based medicine in rheumatoid arthritis, GW Pharmaceutical's Sativex was found to ...
- Pharmaceutical Business Review
Experts to take on osteoporosis, arthritis options 02 Oct 2005
By Bev Davis. Arthritis. Osteoporosis. ... “The number of patients who suffer from osteoporosis, arthritis and fibromyalgia is high, especially in our area. ...
- Beckley Register-Herald (subscription)
Arthritis costing NZ $2.3 billion a year 02 Oct 2005
By ANNA SAUNDERS. One in six New Zealanders aged over 15 suffers from arthritis and the disease costs $1 billion a year in lost productivity, a study says. ...
- Stuff.co.nz
Health announcements 02 Oct 2005
For more information, e-mail EnergyEssence@hot mail.com. A free seminar on "The Top 10 Things to Do for Arthritis" will be from 11 am to noon Oct. ...
- Annapolis Capital
The road to awareness 02 Oct 2005
...burning, more than 200 cyclists pulled into town Saturday, concluding their San Francisco to Los Angeles bike ride to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation. ...
- Daily Breeze
Exercises for those with ankle problems 02 Oct 2005
I also have back problems. A. Ankle arthritis, compounded by back injury, makes a difficult situation more challenging but not untenable. ...
- Inside Bay Area
New Immune Cell Found to be a Key to Inflammatory Diseases 02 Oct 2005
Newswise — The molecular roots of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases such as asthma, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis (MS) have been discovered by a team ...
- Newswise (press release)
Treatment for mental illness falls short 02 Oct 2005
This was actually helping their arthritis! Being skeptical, I wonder if there is any medical advantage to this. Is it the power of suggestion? ...
- Houston Chronicle
Potential Arthritis Drug Falls Short Sep 30, 2005
30 (HealthDay News) -- Efforts to develop a new class of chronic arthritis medications using a painkiller compound naturally produced by the body have fallen ...
- Forbes
Painkiller blues Oct 1, 2005
It’s been a year since the anti-arthritis drug Vioxx was withdrawn from the market. ... Arthritis is a group of diseases of, or causing damage to, the joints. ...
- Malaysia Star
rheumatoid arthritis Sep 29, 2005
Though there's no known cure for the stiffness, swelling, joint pain, and fatigue of rheumatoid arthritis, millions of people who live with the disease now ...
- U.S. News & World Report
Arthritis Forum & Expo: A Joint Effort Sep 30, 2005
Toronto, Ontario, September 30 /PR Direct/ - The Arthritis Forum and Expo: A Joint Effort is a full day conference of arthritis information for people living ...
- PR Direct (press release)
Cyclists aim to end arthritis suffering Sep 30, 2005
The disease is arthritis and its effects will be felt by one in three people according to the Arthritis Foundation, a national organization that helps fund ...
- Lompoc Record
Four times longer to get arthritis help in west, says campaigner Sep 29, 2005
That's according to Ray O'Connor of the Galway branch of the Arthritis Foundation which is organising an information day at the Galway Bay Hotel on Sunday ...
- Galway Advertiser
Arthritis group's honored couple 'are an inspiration' Sep 30, 2005
Following the Arthritis Foundation's tribute to their contributions to community health Thursday night, it seemed everyone lingering at Frederik Meijer Gardens ...
- The Grand Rapids Press
Brightly-coloured Fruit And Veg May Protect Against Arthritis Sep 27, 2005
...coloured fruits and vegetables like oranges, carrots and sweetcorn may help reduce the risk of developing inflammatory disorders like rheumatoid arthritis. ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Ascentia Biomedical Corporation Announces the Addition of Dr. ... Sep 30, 2005
12 years, he has been the principal investigator for over 75 clinical studies involving drugs for indications such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Little lobbyist makes pitch - Arthritis patient pushes legislation ... Sep 28, 2005
By Jim Totten. An 8-year-old Brighton Township girl with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis traveled to Washington, DC, Wednesday to deliver a message to US Rep. ...
- Brighton-Daily Press and Argus
Resurrecting a miracle drug Sep 30, 2005
...has also been extremely effective against Crohn's disease, a severe bowel disorder, and it was undergoing human tests for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. ...
- Washington Times
Rheumatoid arthritis less severe Sep 27, 2005
...by Louise Pemble. NEW research has confirmed what many doctors have long suspected — rheumatoid arthritis cases are milder today than in previous decades. ...
- AustralianDoctor.com (subscription)
Potential oral drug for rheumatoid arthritis Sep 26, 2005
A potential oral drug for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may encourage women to treat their condition earlier rather than later because it is less arduous than ...
- News-Medical.net
Arthritis kick-off lunch set for next week Sep 27, 2005
By Tiffany Cannon. Chilton County is joining in the fight against arthritis this fall. Together, the Arthritis Foundation and the ...
- Clanton Advertiser
Local golf tournament raises funds for arthritis Sep 26, 2005
After being diagnosed with arthritis, Deveney, 62, began working with her doctor, who got her started on an exercise program, discussed proper nutrition and ...
- Hagerstown Morning Herald
Adalimumab Plus Methotrexate Effective for Long Standing ... Sep 28, 2005
For people with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis, combined treatment with the new "biologic" drug adalimumab and methotrexate is about five times more ...
- eMaxHealth.com
Motor oil may increase arthritis risk Sep 27, 2005
...frequently exposed to mineral oil, particularly motor or hydraulic oil, may be at an increased risk for the development of rheumatoid arthritis, according to ...
- myDNA.com
Patch that lasts all week offers hope to arthritis sufferers Sep 27, 2005
...alternative treatment approach.". Osteoarthritis, the most common arthritis, affects 8.5 million people in Britain. About 60 per ...
- Telegraph.co.uk
Frequent Oil Changes Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis Sep 23, 2005
Occupational exposure to mineral oils, particularly hydraulic and motor oils, increases the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis by 60% in certain groups of ...
- CNN
'Motor oil raises arthritis risk' Sep 23, 2005
Exposure to motor oil and similar substances in the workplace increases the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis by 30%, research has suggested. ...
- Daily Mail - UK
Motor oil exposure may raise arthritis risk Sep 23, 2005
Health) - Occupational exposure to mineral oil, primarily motor or hydraulic oil, is associated with an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), new ...
- Reuters
Oil exposure increases arthritis risk Sep 21, 2005
Wednesday the results of a new study indicate occupational exposure to motor oil significantly increases the chances a person will develop rheumatoid arthritis ...
- United Press International
Motor Oil Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis Sep 23, 2005
Sept. 23, 2005 -- People who work with mineral oils, such as motor oil and hydraulic oil, may be more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis. ...
- WebMD
Motor oil exposure and arthritis risk link Sep 23, 2005
Occupational exposure to mineral oils, in particular hydraulic or motor oil, increases the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis by 30%. ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
Occupational Exposure to Mineral Oil Linked to RF+ Rheumatoid ... Sep 22, 2005
...to mineral oil, particularly motor oil and hydraulic fluid, increases the risk of rheumatoid factor–positive (RF+) rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to ...
- Medscape (subscription)
Exposure to motor oils may cause arthritis: Sep 23, 2005
London: People exposed to mineral oils, particularly hydraulic or motor oils, have 30 percent risk of developing certain forms of rheumatoid arthritis, a study ...
- NewKerala.com
ARTHRITIS RISK FROM MOTOR OIL Sep 23, 2005
EXPOSURE to motor oil at work raises the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis by 30 per cent, it is revealed today. Scientists ...
- Mirror.co.uk
Motor Oil Exposure Seems to Increase Arthritis Risk Sep 23, 2005
...exposure to motor and hydraulic oil and other mineral oils is associated with a 30 percent increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), says a ...
- HealthCentral.com
Motor oil Implicated in Rheumatoid Arthritis Sep 22, 2005
...and those spending a considerable amount of time around motor oil may be placing themselves at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis, Swedish researchers find ...
- Ivanhoe
Motor Oil Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis Sep 23, 2005
Sept. 23, 2005 -- People who work with mineral oils, such as motor oil and hydraulic oil, may be more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis... Sept. ...
- Borsa-Italia.Net
Abmaxis and MaimoniDex to Collaborate on Rheumatoid Arthritis ... Sep 21, 2005
Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical company, and MaimoniDex RA Ltd., a biotechnology company focused on the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with disease ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Motor Oil Exposure Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis Sep 23, 2005
Workers exposed to motor oil may have a higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, studies indicate. Handling motor oil may ...
- Daily News Central
Exercise class helps arthritis sufferers Sep 23, 2005
POCATELLO - Portneuf Medical Center is teaming up with the health department and the Arthritis Foundation to offer a class for arthritis sufferers. ...
- Idaho State Journal
Work With Oil? Research Cites Arthritis Risk Sep 23, 2005
...found that people who are frequently exposed to motor and hydraulic oils are 30 percent more likely to develop a more severe form of rheumatoid arthritis. ...
- NBC4i.com
Medical Information From Arthritis to Radiology on ... Sep 20, 2005
Some of the conditions or diseases covered in the Website forums include arthritis, diabetes, allergies, cancer and cardiology. ...
- PR Web (press release)
Abmaxis and MaimoniDex to develop arthritis drug Sep 23, 2005
...companies Abmaxis and MaimoniDex RA are to jointly develop a therapeutic human monoclonal antibody for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other ...
- Pharmaceutical Business Review
10-year-old arthritis sufferer brings lesson of selflessness Sep 21, 2005
Contributed Photo Ten-year-old Abigale Fischer of Davenport is the youth honoree for Saturday's Arthritis Walk in Davenport. She ...
- Quad City Times
Iverson Sponsors Run/Walk for Psoriatic Arthritis: Area Businesses ... Sep 22, 2005
...was one of several sponsors of the second annual Michael Tarney Run/Walk for Psoriatic Arthritis, which was held on September 10th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ...
- PR Web (press release)
Family, friends walk for daughter with Juvenile Arthritis Sep 18, 2005
Coping with a 4-year-old daughter inflicted with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis makes full hands for Stephanie Savransky. But the ...
- Boca Raton News
North County cyclists ride to raise money for arthritis awareness Sep 21, 2005
Poway resident Pam Mudd doesn't need to be convinced of how far along arthritis treatments have come in her lifetime. She only has ...
- North County Times
The HarmonySystem™, a Bed-alternative that Helps Arthritis ... Sep 23, 2005
People with physical conditions such as arthritis, which may make lovemaking on a bed uncomfortable, painful or frustrating, want a satisfying sex life as much ...
- PR Web (press release)
Herb-Al-Remedies - Canada's #1 Selling Arthritis Supplements Sep 22, 2005
...recommended and endorsed by many pharmacists and natural health consultants, the Lakota Joint Care Formula targets three different areas of arthritis at once. ...
- Ottawa Start (press release)
Natural Pain Remedies Can Bring Relief To Seniors With Arthritis Sep 20, 2005
Exercise is one of the important natural ways to ease pain, but some seniors find their ability to move and exercise severely curtailed by their arthritis pain ...
- The Open Press (press release)
YOUR LIFE - HEALTH: DON'T GIVE IN TO ARTHRITIS Sep 19, 2005
Even losing a few pounds can significantly ease the pressure on your hips, knees and feet, according to the Arthritis Research Campaign. ...
- Mirror.co.uk
Ayurveda for a stress free arthritis treatment Sep 22, 2005
...joints. The principle members of the group are Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Non-articular rheumatism. ...
- Deccan Herald
St. John's seeks participants for arthritis study Sep 20, 2005
St. John's Medical Research in Springfield is currently conducting a clinical study for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Dr ...
- News-Leader.com
Can exercise help or hurt arthritis? Sep 17, 2005
Settle this debate with my bride of 54 years. She has arthritis, and refuses to exercise because she says it will just make it worse. ...
- Charlotte Sun-Herald
FDA Panel Wants Arthritis Drug Approved Sep 6, 2005
WASHINGTON -- A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee on Tuesday recommended approval for a new drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a sometimes ...
- Washington Post
UPDATE 2-US FDA panel backs Bristol-Myers arthritis drug Sep 6, 2005
...(BMY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) drug provides enough relief from the painful swelling of rheumatoid arthritis to justify an increased risk of infections, an ...
- Reuters
US panel backs Bristol-Myers arthritis drug Sep 6, 2005
Reuters) - Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.'s (BMY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) experimental drug Orencia provides enough relief from rheumatoid arthritis to justify ...
- Reuters
UPDATE 1-US panel backs Bristol-Myers arthritis drug Sep 6, 2005
Squibb Co.'s (BMY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) experimental drug Orencia provides enough relief from the painful swelling of rheumatoid arthritis to justify ...
- Reuters
Is Rheumatoid Arthritis Becoming Milder? Sep 3, 2005
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease, marked with joint pain and erosion. ... Is Rheumatoid Arthritis Becoming Milder? ...
- Science Daily (press release)
New Drug Helps Tough-to-Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis Sep 14, 2005
14 (HealthDay News) -- People with rheumatoid arthritis that doesn't respond to any of the currently available treatments may soon have a new therapeutic option ...
- Forbes
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Reportedly Less Severe Sep 2, 2005
2 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have some good news for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers: The disease is becoming milder, with less severe symptoms and less ...
- Forbes
New Drug Effective For Rheumatoid Arthritis, Stanford Scientist ... Sep 14, 2005
...-- A new drug appears to offer pain relief and increased mobility to rheumatoid arthritis patients who have exhausted their other medical treatment options. ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Rheumatoid arthritis may be becoming milder Sep 6, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If anything good can be said about having rheumatoid arthritis, it may be that the condition is likely to be less severe than your ...
- Reuters.uk
Abbott faces a new rival in arthritis treatments Sep 8, 2005
In the ever-expanding field of new rheumatoid arthritis treatments, a third rival is emerging for Abbott Laboratories' rheumatoid arthritis prescription Humira ...
- Chicago Tribune
Leather scientists chase arthritis cure Sep 8, 2005
...has shown that mild and short pulses of electromagnetic fields may serve as potential therapy for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, a devastating ...
- Calcutta Telegraph
New arthritis drug found effective Sep 14, 2005
BMS' Orencia effective in new study (September 14, 2005) -- A major study released Wednesday indicates Bristol-Myers Squibb's rheumatoid-arthritis drug Orencia ...
- Science Daily (press release)
UPDATE 2-Bristol arthritis drug effective - US FDA staff Sep 2, 2005
An experimental drug from Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is effective at treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis but may ...
- Reuters
New drug offers hope for rheumatoid arthritis Sep 15, 2005
NEW YORK - For rheumatoid arthritis sufferers who do not get adequate relief from so-called TNF-inhibitors such as etanercept or infliximab, a new drug called ...
- MSNBC
Barr Pharma cleared for arthritis drug Sep 14, 2005
...said Wednesday it received US regulatory approval to sell a generic version of Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Arava arthritis tablets and plans to launch it ...
- BusinessWeek
Bristol arthritis drug effective - US FDA staff Sep 2, 2005
Reuters) - A Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) experimental drug is effective at treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis but also ...
- Reuters
Roche seeks Europe approval for MabThera as rheumatoid arthritis ... Sep 5, 2005
BASEL (AFX) - Roche Holding AG said it has filed for a first rheumatoid arthritis (RA) indication for MabThera in Europe following positive study results. ...
- Forbes
Roche files in EU for MabThera to treat arthritis Sep 5, 2005
AG (ROG.VX: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday it applied for regulatory approval for its MabThera drug as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in the ...
- Reuters
Teva wins US OK for arthritis drug Sep 14, 2005
Leflunomide is the generic of Aventis's Arava tablets for the treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis to reduce signs and symptoms such as joint swelling and ...
- Jerusalem Post
Adult drivers learn to cope with arthritis, slower reflexes Sep 6, 2005
...like. But the most popular parts of the classes focus on how to cope with arthritis, impaired night vision and slower reflexes. ...
- Boston Globe
FDA panel OKs Bristol arthritis drug Sep 6, 2005
...advisory panel yesterday unanimously recommended Bristol- Myers Squibb be allowed to sell Orencia, a potential blockbuster rheumatoid arthritis treatment. ...
- Newark Star Ledger
FDA Panel Wants Arthritis Drug Approved Sep 6, 2005
WASHINGTON - A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee on Tuesday recommended approval for a new drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a sometimes ...
- Leading The Charge
Bristol Orencia Pharmacovigilance Plan Sufficient For Approval ... Sep 6, 2005
...s proposed pharmacovigilance program for Orencia (abatacept) provides a sufficient level of safety oversight, members of the Arthritis Advisory Committee said ...
- FDA Advisory Committee
More data needed for Bristol-Myers arthritis drug Sep 6, 2005
...need to submit an additional year of efficacy data to receive an improvement in physical function claim for the company's pending rheumatoid arthritis therapy. ...
- Pharmaceutical Business Review
Resident leads arthritis walk Sep 7, 2005
Concord resident Brad Guild is one of the co-chairmen of the Arthritis Foundation's ninth Annual Boston Arthritis Walk. This annual ...
- Concord Journal
FDA panel recommends approval of Bristol Myers arthritis treatment Sep 7, 2005
...of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has unanimously recommended the approval of the company’s experimental rheumatoid arthritis treatment, Orencia. ...
- New Ratings
Bristol-Myers Arthritis Drug Clears FDA Panel Sep 7, 2005
...and Drug Administration voted unanimously Tuesday afternoon to recommend that the agency approve Bristol-Myers Squibb's new rheumatoid-arthritis drug, Orencia. ...
- Smartmoney.com (subscription)
Diet Can Help Fight Inflammatory Arthritis Sep 12, 2005
Here's some "colorful" health news about how diet may help cut the risk of arthritis. That glass of orange juice or snack of carrot ...
- eMaxHealth.com
Girl, grandmother battling arthritis Sep 14, 2005
Fitchburg pre-schooler Olivia Renda and her grandmother Eleanor Wolosz have more in common than just family blood: They both suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. ...
- Fitchburg Sentinel
Burbank YMCA hosts free arthritis education program Sep 15, 2005
What are the latest arthritis treatment options? Can exercise help? Learn more about arthritis by attending a free seminar. New ...
- Reading Advocate
FDA likes Bristol-Myers Rh. arthritis drug Sep 6, 2005
6 (UPI) -- The US Food and Drug Administration has determined the Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. drug Orencia is effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis. ...
- United Press International
A Powerful Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Sep 6, 2005
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) affects approximately one percent of the population and is a chronic and debilitating autoimmune inflammatory disease affecting three ...
- I-Newswire.com (press release)
New help for arthritis sufferers, suggests study Sep 1, 2005
9/1/2005 - A naturally occuring compound supplement - methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) – could offer arthritis sufferers short-term relief from knee pain. ...
- NutraIngredients-usa.com
Is rheumatoid arthritis becoming milder? Sep 1, 2005
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease, marked with joint pain and erosion. The course of RA can vary considerably ...
- EurekAlert
Pomegranate extract could slow cartilage loss in arthritis Sep 2, 2005
However the findings offer significant hope for the huge and growing numbers of people affected by arthritis. More than 7 million ...
- Food Navigator
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Growing Milder Sep 2, 2005
2, 2005 -- People recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis may suffer from a milder form of the disease than those diagnosed with the disease just 25 years ...
- WebMD
Is rheumatoid arthritis becoming milder Sep 2, 2005
...(I-Newswire) - Rheumatoid arthritis ( RA ) is a chronic inflammatory disease, marked with joint pain and erosion. The course of ...
- I-Newswire.com (press release)
Is the Disease Course of Rheumatoid Arthritis Becoming Milder? Sep 3, 2005
By September 2005 issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease, marked with joint pain and erosion. ...
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New Drug Effective for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Stanford Scientist ... Sep 15, 2005
STANFORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 14, 2005 - A new drug appears to offer pain relief and increased mobility to rheumatoid arthritis patients who have ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release)
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