Arthritis pain relief
With recent news about another popular arthritis medication being pulled from distribution, many of the estimated 26 million arthritis sufferers worldwide are turning to safe, natural alternatives for relief from chronic pain. Augusta, GA December 25, 2004 -- Frustrated and concerned with the likelihood of serious long-term consequences from probable, potential side effects of a wide array of p...
When Faced with Arthritis of the Hand, Turn to a Hand Surgeon
The American Society for Surgery of the Hand offers information for recognizing arthritis of the hand and treatment options. Rosemont, IL June 25, 2004 -- Arthritis may affect any joint in the body, but it is most visible when it strikes the hands and fingers. If you suffer from arthritis of the hand, you are not alone. More than 40 million Americans are affected by arthritis of the hand20 millio...
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Long-standing rheumatoid arthritis - Adalimumab plus methotrexate effective
For people with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis, combined treatment with the new "biologic" drug adalimumab and methotrexate is about five times more effective than methotrexate alone, ac...
Rheumatoid arthritis, contradictory immune responses explain different therapeutic effects
Using a humanized mouse model that mimics the effects of human rheuma-toid arthritis (RA), researchers have discovered that protein growth factors called cytokines in the immune system have both pro- ...
Olive oil contains natural anti-inflammatory agent
A naturally occurring chemical found in extra-virgin olive oils is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent, report scientists from the Monell Chemical Senses Center and collaborators at the Unive...