Arthritis News Archive

22-Aug-2008

 

Getting the word out on arthritis (The Hendersonville Times-News)
After Kenny and Kathy Michaud's mother, Dr. Valerie Kaiser, was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis last year, Kenny wanted to get involved and educate people about the disease. He helped bring the arthritis Walk, which benefits the arthritis Foundation, to Henderson County.

Chair exercise classes to help with arthritis (Sampson Independent)
Experiencing inflammation or damage to joints caused by arthritis? If so, the Center for Health and Wellness, and a program sponsored by the Sampson County Department of Aging may have a temporary solution.

New discovery on how rheumatoid arthritis destroys bone (News-Medical-Net)
Researchers have discovered key details of how rheumatoid arthritis (RA) destroys bone, according to a study published in the Aug. 22 edition of the Journal of Biological Chemistry. The findings are already guiding attempts to design new drugs to reverse RA-related bone loss and may also address more common forms of osteoporosis with a few adjustments.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Adalimumab with or without Methotrexate in Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (New England Journal of Medicine)
In this randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 133 children with polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis who had a response to a 16-week course of treatment with adalimumab, a monoclonal antibody to tumor necrosis factor, disease flares were less common when adalimumab was continued than when it was withdrawn. Fourteen patients had serious adverse events, including seven patients with ...

How rheumatoid arthritis causes bone loss (New Kerala)
Washington, Aug 21 : Researchers from University of Rochester Medical Centre have identified key details of how rheumatoid arthritis (RA) destroys bone.

The early warning scan which could save millions from crippling pain of arthritis (Daily Mail: World News)
A simple scan could save millions from the crippling pain of arthritis. The test, a form of the MRI scan used in hospitals every day, could catch osteoarthritis when it is still in the early stages.

Health and fitness (Northwest Herald)
Exercise Classes Arthritis and just for the health of it chair and more exercise class, 8 to 8:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, McHenry County Senior Services Center, 3519 N. Richmond Road, McHenry. Arthritis Foundation certified. Information: 815-344-3555.

How Rheumatoid Arthritis Causes Bone Loss (Science Daily)
Researchers have discovered key details of how rheumatoid arthritis destroys bone, according to a study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. The findings are already guiding attempts to design new drugs to reverse RA-related bone loss and may also address more common forms of osteoporosis with a few adjustments.

Arthritis, Hosted by Xwordwonder (ThirdAge)
This discussion serves as a haven for arthritis sufferers. You are not alone. ... Hopefully, we can share solutions, compassion and support. A bonus would be the release of pent-up feelings through laughter, anger or tears.

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