Regular Updates on the Many Forms of Arthritis
An international team of clinical researchers reviewed 6 sets of guidelines for the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) that had previously been published regarding the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA). These guidelines had been developed or updated between 2001 and 2006.
The review team included rheumatologists, physiotherapists, occupational health experts and general practitioners. They applied [...]
Interesting story from New Zealand discussing the possibility that high rates of gout in Pacific Islanders may be a genetic trait passed to them by ancient voyagers across the
Pacific Ocean.
Dr. Hallie Buckley, from
Otago
University’s Department of Anatomy and Structural Biology, has been studying bones from the oldest cemetery found in the
Pacific
Islands. These remains are estimated to [...]
Last month I wrote about a large scale analysis of the incidence of stroke in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients in the U.K. The conclusion of this research was that RA patients have a significantly higher risk of stroke than the general population. That study included diagnosis and prescription information of over 130,000 people in the [...]
I just read a great story from the Independent newspaper in New Jersey. The Holmdel Township Preschool Center raised funds for the Arthritis Foundation by holding a Jingle Bell Jump on December 5th.
There have been many run and walk fundraisers across the country to support the Arthritis Foundation but this event was unique.
Preschool director Diana [...]
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication, such as ibuprofen and diclofenac, and a newer one called celecoxib (which we wrote about yesterday, have been prescribed as oral medications for the treatment of arthritis pain.
There are some concerning side effects from oral NSAIDs which includes stroke, heart attack, and bleeding or ulceration on the stomach or intestines.
The United [...]
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