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- The Underreporting Of Arthritis Drug Use... Are You Taking "Poison" And Not Telling Your Doctor?
Oct 25, 2007
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are among the most commonly used over-the-counter medications Examples include Advil (ibuprofen),...
Category: Medicine
- Can Rooster Comb Injections Prevent Knee Replacement?
Oct 24, 2007
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is one of the most common problems seen by both rheumatologists as well as orthopedists in the office The standard...
Category: Medicine
- Doctor Wei... Tell Me About Foods And Diets For Arthritis.
Oct 21, 2007
Arthritis is the disease process most often associated with disability and affects between 50 and 70 million Americans (depending on the estimates...
Category: Medicine
- How Much Does Arthritis Limit A Person's Ability To Work?
Oct 21, 2007
The term "arthritis" encompasses more than 100 different conditions Arthritis affects between 50 and 70 million adults depending on the source of...
Category: Medicine
- I've Heard Heart Disease Is More Common In Rheumatoid Arthritis... Is That True?
Oct 20, 2007
One of the key and disturbing clinical research findings in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been the discovery that cardiovascular risk is markedly...
Category: Heart Disease
- I've Heard That Infections Are A Problem With The New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs...
Oct 19, 2007
Biologic therapies- silver bullets that target the immune system abnormalities in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients- have revolutionized the...
Category: Medicine
- I Have Flat Feet... It's Not Arthritis Is It?
Oct 18, 2007
Having flat feet is a common condition with about 25 percent of the population having this disorder The medical term for flat foot is "pes planus
Category: Medicine
- How Experts Treat Ankle Sprains
Oct 17, 2007
The most common type of ankle sprain is an inversion injury The ankle turns in
Category: Medicine
- How Experts Erase Heel Pain
Oct 17, 2007
The diagnosis of heel pain is best done by looking at the location of the pain... "where does it hurt" Heel pain can occur in two major locations:...
Category: Medicine
- Is Rheumatoid Arthritis A Genetic Disease?
Oct 14, 2007
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory type of arthritis It affects more than 2 million Americans and is still a leading cause...
Category: Medicine
- I've Been Diagnosed With Osteoarthritis Of The Hip... What Treatments Are Available?
Oct 13, 2007
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and affects more than 30 million Americans It is also known as degenerative arthritis or...
Category: Medicine
- Can Exercise Prevent Me From Getting Arthritis In My Knees?
Oct 10, 2007
Arthritis is the most common chronic disease and affects almost 70 million Americans There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and each...
Category: Medicine
- Do You Recommend Exercise For Your Patients With Osteoarthritis Of The Knee?
Oct 10, 2007
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and affects roughly 30-40 million Americans The condition is due to a metabolic disorder...
Category: Medicine
- Is There Any Evidence That Meditation Helps Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Oct 10, 2007
Today, arthritis patients are not only more receptive to complementary therapies- what has been called alternative therapy- but actually prefer it...
Category: Medicine
- Do Lateral Wedge Insoles Relieve Pain Due To Osteoarthritis Of The Knee?
Oct 10, 2007
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and affects approximately 30 million Americans The underlying pathology is altered...
Category: Medicine
- I Have Osteoarthritis Of The Knee And My Doctor Has Recommended A Knee Brace... Is That Ok?
Oct 8, 2007
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis Risk factors for this condition include family history, trauma and injury to the joint,...
Category: Medicine
- How Do Experts Treat Gout? Part 2
Oct 8, 2007
In an earlier article I discussed the aims of treatment and some of the pitfalls in treating gout In this article I will discuss types of treatment
Category: Medicine
- Doctor... How Does My Rheumatologist Know Whether I'm Responding To Treatment For My Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Oct 4, 2007
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, autoimmune, inflammatory disease that affects 2 million Americans It results in significant morbidity...
Category: Medicine
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