Arthritis care
The role of the rheumatologist in the management of rheumatic disease
The role of the rheumatologist is to diagnose, treat, and medically manage individuals with rheumatic disorders. Rheumatologists assume the responsibility of caring for individuals with rheumatologic disorders that are often complex. The rheumatologist interacts with the patient and family as a resource for health information an...
What is the best treatment strategy for early rheumatoid arthritis?
Study shows long-term benefits of initial combination therapy, including either prednisone or infliximab, over dmards alone or step-up combination therapy. A progressive, inflammatory disease affecting the joints and organs, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) claims more than two million Americans, mostly women over age 40, among its victims. While a cure has yet to be found, the treatment of RA patient...
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Specialist care delayed for women with arthritis
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women with early rheumatoid arthritis are referred to a rheumatologist later than men, new research shows. Early referral for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been established...
Treatment Of Psoriatic Arthritis - Humira (Adalimumab) Approved In Europe
"Until today, the options for patients and physicians seeking an effective medication to treat both the joint and skin aspects of psoriatic arthritis were limited," said Serge Steinfeld, M.D...
New arthritis medicine offers hope to sufferers
An arthritis sufferer may have often crippling pain. A doctor may suggest asprin, Moltrin or Alleve or may prescribe a narcotic such as Percocet. The medicine may have minimal benefits and may cause s...