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Gout is a form of arthritis that is caused by an excess of uric acid in the bloodstream. This causes crystals to form in the joints, typically in the big toe. Results of a recent research project, carried out by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and published in the Archives of Internal [...] Another research study presented at ACR meeting also indicates that people with RA have an increased risk of heart problems as those without RA. [...] A Swedish graduate student has presented findings from a study to the American College of Rheumatology that found that before their diagnosis, RA patients did not have a higher risk of hear attack. After the diagnosis, however, the heart attack risk rose steadily. [...] In a previous post we discussed the findings of a research team from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota on the relationship between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Their report indicated that there are risk factors that can identify RA patients who are at high risk for development of [...] Kawasaki disease is an inflammation of the blood vessels known as vasculitis. It typically develops in young children with over 80% of patients under the age of 5, affects boys more than girls, and a higher percentage are of Asian ancestry. This inflammation can lead to severe inflammatory heart and blood vessel damage. [...] |
  
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