Regular Updates on the Many Forms of Arthritis
Pfizer pharmaceuticals, by way of an independent research grant, is funding a 3 year trial into the effectiveness of traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), such as ibuprofen and diclofenac, and a newer one called celecoxib. Pfizer, which markets celecoxib under the brand name Celebrex, is spending £26 million ($52.5 million) on the study.
The Standard Care vs. [...]
Treatments prescribed for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in adults may not be well tolerated in children. Studies presented last month at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) suggest that some of these drugs are appropriate for treating juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). Three studies were included in the report which included data on adalimumab (Humira), abatacept, [...]
One factor in determining the course of treatment for any condition includes the quality of life impact on the patient and their ability to perform day to day functions, including driving a vehicle.
For many with arthritis that treatment can include moderate, long term use opioid-based painkillers such as morphine. A recent study performed by a [...]
There have been concerns about the association of viral infections and vaccinations with acute arthritis. This has led to the proposition that a virus, such as rubella, may cause chronic arthritis. In 1992 a report published in the British Medical Journal stated that MMR vaccination was associated with acute arthritis. And until recently there has [...]
A report published today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 300,000 children in the U.S. suffer from some from of arthritis. Included in that estimate are some 50,000 to 100,000 that suffer from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that can lead to permanent joint damage.
This report, published in the December issue [...]
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