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Rheumatoid Arthritis : Health & Medical
Nutrition for Joint Pain
Joint pain may be caused by arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by swelling and inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis is caused by degeneration of joint cartilage resulting in pain from rubbing bones. Joint pain can be treated with medication and diet. Anti-inflammatory agents in food dec
Painful Knee Arthritis May Be Linked to Premature Death
Connection is likely due to limited mobility, researcher says
What Makes a GLM Supplement the Best Natural Anti Inflammatory Product?
Looking for the best natural anti inflammatory product? You will not be short of choices as the market is currently flooded with hundreds of brands in various forms and names. Picking out the best though, might prove to be confusing. To help you out, here is an overview of the green lipped mussel (G
Gout - Let's Understand Some of the Causes
Gout is that painful swelling that you can get in you joints from time to time especially from over the age of 40 years old. One morning you may just wake up with a swollen foot, knee or elbow joint, this is caused by an excessive amount of uric acid building up overnight and crystallising around th
Can Children Develop Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is thought of as a disease of older people. Can children develop osteoarthritis, too?
ACL Tear Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis
Female athletes are nearly 10 times more susceptible to ACL injury or tear than their counterparts. This particular injury actually is greatly influenced by the position of the pelvis, and because female pelvis is wider than the male pelvis women are often more at risk of an ACL strain or tear. You
Variability in Response to Rituximab in Autoimmune Diseases
This article describes the variability in clinical response to rituximab in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Lyme Disease-What Increases Your Risk
The main risk factor for Lyme disease is exposure to ticks that are infected with Lyme disease bacteria. In areas where Lyme disease is widespread, several factors may increase your risk.
Marijuana for Arthritis and Pain: Is There a Role?
A look at the evidence on medical marijuana for rheumatologic conditions.
Osteoarthritis of the Foot
Illustration copyright 2005 Nucleus Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.nucleusinc.comOsteoarthritis is a condition in which the cartilage that protects and cushions joints breaks down over time. Eventually, the bones, formerly separated by cartilage, rub against each other. This re
Alternative Therapies for Osteoarthritis: What's Really Effective?
Do alternative therapies for arthritis really work? WebMD examines several therapies and evaluates their effectiveness.
What Is an Unloader Knee Brace?
Anyone investigating the non-surgical treatments of knee osteoarthritis will soon hear about the unloader knee brace. What is an unloader brace and how do they help?
What Is Cyclooxygenase (COX)?
Cyclooxygenase is an enzyme that is responsible for the formation of prostanoids (i.e., prostaglandins, prostacyclin, thromboxane). There are two, if not three, known types of cyclooxygenase (COX-1, COX-2, and COX-3).
Ultrasound for Gout, RA, and Other Forms of Arthritis
Dr Lisa Vasanth explores the clinical applications of musculoskeletal ultrasound in diagnosing and monitoring various forms of arthritis.
Markers for Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Which biological markers are associated with disease activity in giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica?
Basic Types of Arthritis
The word arthritis is a general term meaning "joint inflammation". There are many different forms of arthritis, more than 100 in fact.Many affect more than just the joints, however.
Lupus and Glomerulonephritis
What is the best next step in the management of a 21-year-old white man with diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis and recurrence of urinary signs?
5 Key Strategies For Coping With Arthritis Pain
Just as "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", so is pain. When it comes to arthritis, pain is a part of everyday life, but it's also different for each person. How someone with arthritis copes with that pain can make the difference between an active, happy life, and one filled with
How to Determine If You Have IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome is a nerve dysfunction in the intestinal tract. There is no cure, only management techniques for the inconvenient and uncomfortable symptoms associated with IBS. These symptoms include stomach cramping, irregular bowel movements, lower back pain, and nausea. Educating yourse
The Basics of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is joint pain that comes with wear and tear. WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for osteoarthritis.