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Arthritis News Archive21-Mar-2008
'Smart drug' hope for arthritis sufferers (The Scotsman)
A NEW "smart drug" for rheumatoid arthritis has proven effective in two separate trials, evidence suggests.
International ACTEMRA Rheumatoid Arthritis Study Highlighted in The Lancet (The San Francisco Examiner)
NUTLEY, N.J. ( Map ) - NUTLEY, N.J., March 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with Roche's ACTEMRA(TM) (tocilizumab) experienced significant and rapid reduction in the signs and symptoms of their disease, according to a study published in this week's issue of The Lancet.
New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Works for Adults, Children (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
THURSDAY, March 20 (HealthDay News) -- The new anti-arthritis drug tocilizumab, now being tested, appears to be effective in relieving the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in both adults and children, according to the results of two new studies.
Gluten-free Vegan Diet May Protect Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients From Heart Attack, Stroke, Study Suggests (Science Daily)
Rheumatoid arthritis patients who eat a gluten-free vegan diet could be better protected against heart attacks and stroke. RA is a major risk factor for these cardiovascular diseases, but a gluten-free vegan diet was shown to lower cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein and oxidizedLDL, as well as raising the levels of natural antibodies against the damaging compounds in the body that cause ...
New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Works for Adults, Children (HealthCentral.com)
Copyright © 2008 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. THURSDAY, March 20 (HealthDay News) -- The new anti-arthritis drug tocilizumab, now being tested, appears to be effective in relieving the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in both adults and children, according to the results of two new studies.
Arthritis & Agriculture (WTWO Terre Haute)
As we approach the end of March, more people will be outside enjoying warmer weather. However, a common condition prevents millions from being active. Even though it?s un-curable, arthritis doesn't have to make life unmanageable.
Vegan diet might ease arthritis (TVNZ)
A gluten-free vegan diet full of nuts, sunflower seeds, fruit and vegetables appears to offer protection against heart attacks and strokes for people with rheumatoid arthritis, Swedish researchers have said.
Arthritis 'smart drug' effective (Channel 4)
A new "smart drug" for rheumatoid arthritis has proven effective in two separate trials, evidence suggests. Tocilizumab (actemra) was found to cut symptoms in both adults and children.
Drug that relieves symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis by up to 70 per cent available next year (Daily Mail)
A 'smart drug' that cuts the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis by up to 70 per cent could be available on the NHS within a year. Almost half of adults with moderate to severe symptoms had a 20 per cent reduction in their problem, while one-fifth gained the highest level of relief from using the drug, tocilizumab
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