Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:37:56 +0000
 According to a Mayo Clinic study published in the February 2012 issue of Arthritis Care & Research, there is an association ...
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Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:28:58 +0000
 It is known that oral glucocorticoid therapy, such as prednisone or prednisolone, increases the risk of serious infection (infection leading to hospitalization, intravenous antibiotics, disability or death). There have not been many studies that evaluated the risk of non-serious infection though. Study results published February 1, 2012 in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases concluded that glucocorticoid therapy is associated with an increased risk of non-serious infection. The risk was found to increase with dose and is greater than the risk for non-serious infection associated with methotrexate.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:36:43 +0000
 Joint deformity is characteristic of certain types of arthritis. Ulnar deviation (joint deformity of the hand) is often associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Since it's visible, it can be a telltale sign that someone has the disease. Other joints may be associated with deformity besides the hands. For example, the knees may have a valgus or varus deformity (knock-kneed or bow-legged).
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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:56:57 +0000
 Blood tests help doctors diagnose arthritis and monitor the effectiveness of treatment. One of the most common tests ordered is the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, also known as ESR or sedrate. Your doctor may order this test during your initial consultation and during follow-up appointments.
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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:42:43 +0000
 Doctors typically prescribe arthritis medications to help manage symptoms and slow disease progression. There are several categories of arthritis medications: NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), analgesics (pain medications), DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs), biologics...
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Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:09:40 +0000
 According to a study funded by NIAMS (National Institute for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) and published online January 26, 2012 in Arthritis Care & Research, two in five ...
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Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:23:06 +0000
 The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work harmoniously to defend the body against foreign invaders. The immune system operates like a sophisticated communications system. When a foreign invader enters the body, the immune system is alerted.
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Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:22:05 +0000
 The American College of Rheumatology published an issue of Hotline on January 18, 2012 over concerns regarding concomitant use of Krystexxa (pegloticase) and urate-lowering drugs, such as allopurinol and Uloric (febuxostat), in gout patients. Krystexxa was FDA approved for the treatment of chronic gout refractory to conventional treatment. During clinical trials, it was determined that antibodies to Krystexxa were common in patients treated with the drug. It was also noted that high titer antibody (i.e., high levels of the antibody) were linked to loss of response to Krystexxa and an increased risk of infusion reactions, including anaphylaxis.
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Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:07:19 +0000
 According to Rheumatology News, men with rheumatoid arthritis have two-thirds greater risk of developing erectile dysfunction compared to men without the disease. The study results, which were the first to show the association, were initially published in a letter in the January 4, 2012 Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. The study included men between the age of 18 and 80, who were first diagnosed with erectile dysfunction between 2001-2009. They were compared to more than 37,000 control patients.
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Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:43:42 +0000
 The Miss America Pageant will air Saturday January 14, 2012, live from Las Vegas, Nevada, at 9 p.m. EST on ABC. Elizabeth Wertenberger is competing as Miss Michigan. Wertenberger, who today is a 22-year-old blonde beauty, spent half of her years in chronic pain. At age 3, she experienced severe leg pain. As is often the case when youngsters have unexplained pain, doctors suggested it was just growing pains. Eventually, she was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis.
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