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Connection of HIV & Arthritis
HIV, the virus which causes AIDS, can also cause arthritis pain, joint pain, muscle pain, and muscle weakness. It's important to determine whether the symptoms of rheumatic disease presented by a patient are or are not associated with HIV. Rheumatic disease associated with HIV may alter usual treatment and prognosis.
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - May 29, 2012 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: heartdisease.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

What to Do if You Suspect Arthritis
It is tempting to think aches and pains are related to straining or injuring a joint. While that is possible, pay attention to symptoms that persist and may be related to a chronic condition, such as arthritis.
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - May 29, 2012 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: heartdisease.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Arthritis What Most Don't Know
When people learn about arthritis (usually after they have been diagnosed with the disease), they are often surprised by how little they knew. Most people have misconceptions about arthritis and lack knowledge of arthritis basics. Let's look at arthritis basics -- a dozen facts people with arthritis should know.
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - May 29, 2012 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: heartdisease.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Usual Tools Underestimate CVD Risk in RAUsual Tools Underestimate CVD Risk in RA
Neither Framingham nor Reynolds CVD risk scores do a good job of predicting cardiovascular disease in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 28, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news

Stem cell hope for hip replacement procedure
Hip replacements for some patients could be a thing of the past after surgeons pioneered a new stem cell procedure to tackle a bone disease that leads to arthritis.
Source: The Independent - Science - May 28, 2012 Category: Science Tags: Health News Source Type: news

Bone loss may herald rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis
Patients with early undifferentiated arthritis who have radiographic evidence of bone mineral density loss in their hands are six times more likely to be diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis than those without such bone changes, research suggests.
Source: MedWire News - Bone Health - May 28, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: news

Echo improves rheumatic heart disease detection in Africa
Researchers report that adding echocardiography to standard rheumatic heart disease-screening protocols may increase the frequency with which the condition is detected in endemic regions of the world, such as sub-Saharan Africa.
Source: MedWire News - Cardiology - May 28, 2012 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news

Infliximab Plus Methotrexate for Psoriatic ArthritisInfliximab Plus Methotrexate for Psoriatic Arthritis
How superior is infliximab plus methotrexate over methotrexate alone for psoriatic arthritis patients? Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - May 28, 2012 Category: Dermatology Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news

A Boost In MicroRNA May Protect Against Sepsis And Other Inflammatory Diseases
Acute inflammatory diseases, such as sepsis, as well as chronic inflammatory diseases like diabetes and arthritis, develop as a result of sustained inflammation of the blood vessel wall. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have discovered that a microRNA (small, non-coding RNA molecule) called miR-181b can reduce the inflammatory response that is responsible for such diseases. The findings, by researchers led by Mark Feinberg, MD from BWH and Harvard Medical School, will pave the way for new targets in the development of anti-inflammatory therapies...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 28, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Immune System / Vaccines Source Type: news

Long-term outcome of a clinical trial comparing methotrexate to cyclophosphamide for remission induction of early systemic ANCA-associated vasculitis
Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism Area: News Arthritis & Rheumatism has featured the results of a trial (NORAM) investigating the long-term outcomes of patients randomised to receive either methotrexate or cyclophosphamide for early systemic anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibody-associated vasculitis. Outcome questionnaires were sent to investigators who had recruited patients to the NORAM trial. Patients treated with methotrexate for induction of remission (n=49) were compared to cyclophosphamide-treated patients (n=46) with respect to immunosuppressive therapy during follow-up, relapse-free survival, mortalit...
Source: NeLM - News - May 28, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Trial of early aggressive therapy in polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism Area: News Arthritis & rheumatism has featured a study evaluating whether aggressive treatment initiated early in the course of rheumatoid factor (RF)-positive or RF-negative polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) can induce clinical inactive disease within 6 months. The multi-centre, prospective, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 2 aggressive treatments was conducted in 85 children aged 2-16 years with polyarticular JIA of <12 months' duration. Patients received either: . methotrexate (MTX) 0.5 mg/kg/week (maximum 40 mg) su...
Source: NeLM - News - May 28, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Key to More Active, Slimmer Kids: Friends
Small study found they adjust physical activity based on their social network
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - May 28, 2012 Category: Psychiatry Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, News, Source Type: news

Exercise Helps Older Adults Stay Fit
Expert offers advice on working out in your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News - May 26, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, News, Source Type: news

Travel to High Altitudes Tied to Crohn’s, Colitis Flare-Ups
Symptoms more likely to spike after mountain climbing, skiing and even flying, study says
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News - May 25, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Preventive Medicine, News, Source Type: news

Lab Notes: Outlook for Amebiasis Tx Is Golden
(MedPage Today) -- The gold compound auranofin, long used for rheumatoid arthritis, might turn out to be the best treatment yet for amoebic dysentery. Also this week: a new approach to male contraception.
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - May 25, 2012 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

High BMI May Reduce Efficacy of Infliximab High BMI May Reduce Efficacy of Infliximab
More research is needed to determine how fat mass influences response to infliximab in inflammatory rheumatic conditions. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 25, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news

As Obesity Rates Rise, Cases of Kidney Stones Double: Study
More Americans now suffer from kidney stones than from heart disease, stroke or diabetes
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News - May 25, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Nephrology, Nursing, Rheumatology, Urology, Diabetes, Nutrition, News, Source Type: news

Rheumatoid Arthritis Battle - New Target Identified
Over one million adults in the U.S. suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, a systemic inflammatory autoimmune disease that can be incapacitating. Researchers have now discovered the mechanism by which a cell signaling pathway contributes to the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study, published ahead of the print version of Nature Immunology shows evidence that drugs that are being developed for diseases like cancer, could potentially be used to treat RA. Study leader, Xiaoyu Hu, M.D., Ph.D...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 25, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Arthritis / Rheumatology Source Type: news

Seaweed pill could help beat arthritis
Scientists found a 'nuisance' seaweed that has been destroying coral reefs in Hawaii produces a chemical with powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 25, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Yoga May Improve Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - May 25, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Insights and Highlights from the 13th International Congress on Antiphospholipid AntibodiesThe International Congress on Antiphospholipid Antibodies is held every three years to discuss the recent advances and future directions in Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS). This volume collects the scientific highlights and new findings about APS that were generated from the most recent 13th Congress, held in Galveston, Texas in 2010. Chapters were written by an internationally-distinguished ...
Source: Springer Medicine titles - May 25, 2012 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news

10 Popular Arthritis Drugs
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) is a skeletal muscle relaxant approved for the relief of muscle spasm associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. Flexeril is very closely related to the antidepressant amitriptyline.
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - May 25, 2012 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: stress.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Tips for Dealing With Morning Stiffness
Morning stiffness is a common characteristic associated with arthritis. But knowing that about morning stiffness doesn't make it any easier to start your day. Here are some tips to help you deal with morning stiffness.
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - May 25, 2012 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: stress.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Teaching old drugs new tricks at the Small Molecule Discovery Center: Arthritis drug could treat dysentery
Entamoeba histolytica in cyst form The UCSF School of Pharmacy’s Small Molecule Discovery Center (SMDC) provided a key assist to researchers seeking to repurpose existing drugs to treat the worldwide scourge of amoebic dysentery. Image credit: CDC/ Dr. George Healy via Wikimedia Commons
Source: UCSF School of Pharmacy News - May 24, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

One-Third of Arthritis Patients Also Experience Anxiety, Depression
Allsup highlights importance of working closely with physicians for treatment and when applying for Social Security disability benefits(PRWeb May 24, 2012)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9542069.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - May 24, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Early Treatment of RA Is Critical -- But What Is 'Early'?Early Treatment of RA Is Critical -- But What Is 'Early'?
Kevin Deane, MD, considers how clinicians can begin disease-modifying therapies earlier in patients with new-onset RA. Medscape Rheumatology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 24, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Viewpoint Source Type: news

Health Tip: Treating Osteoarthritis
Losing extra weight could help
Source: Primary Care News - Doctors Lounge - May 24, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Family Medicine, Rheumatology, FYI, Source Type: news

New Assay To Help In The Diagnosis Of Mastocytosis Approved By FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new test to help physicians diagnose a group of rare cell disorders. The test, or assay, was developed by an expert at Virginia Commonwealth University in the field of mast cells. Lawrence Schwartz, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology and the Charles and Evelyn Thomas Professor of Medicine at VCU, has spent more than 30 years researching mast cells. These cells are vital to the inflammatory process within the body and may play protective roles in wound healing and fighting infections...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 24, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medical Devices / Diagnostics Source Type: news

Health Tip: Treating Osteoarthritis
Title: Health Tip: Treating OsteoarthritisCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/24/2012 8:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/24/2012 12:00:00 AM
Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General - May 24, 2012 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news

New recommendations to control gout
PITTSBURGH, May 24 (UPI) -- New recommendations highlight lifestyle changes as a key to managing acute gout symptoms, U.S. rheumatologists said.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 24, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Yoga May Improve Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Young patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may feel better after practicing yoga for just six weeks, a new study shows.
Source: WebMD Health - May 24, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Calcium Supplements May Be Bad for Your Heart: Study
Review says getting mineral from food is safer, but expert disagrees
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Cardiology - May 23, 2012 Category: Cardiology Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Cardiology, Infections, Neurology, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Nutrition, News, Source Type: news

Systemic Sclerosis Complications More Severe in African Americans than Caucasians
Source: American College of Rheumatology Related MedlinePlus Page: Scleroderma
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - May 23, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

IndonesianFoodMart.com Recalls "Tempeh Starter Yeast" because of Health Risk of Salmonell
Indonesianfoodmart.com of Rockville, MD, is recalling all packages of "Tempeh Starter Yeast" because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infecte...
Source: Food and Drug Administration - May 23, 2012 Category: Food Science Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic: Standard Heart Disease Risk Tools Underrate Danger in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Heart disease risk assessment tools commonly used by physicians often underestimate the cardiovascular disease danger faced by rheumatoid arthritis patients, a Mayo Clinic study has found.
Source: Mayo Clinic Research News - May 23, 2012 Category: Research Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news

Optical Illusion Relieves Arthritis Pain
Amputees who experience phantom limb pain can sometimes get relief from an optical illusion. This trick involves looking in a mirror at the reflection of a healthy limb from a certain angle, which causes it to appear where the missing limb should be. Seeing the limb move freely fools the brain into relieving the pain. Now a study suggests this technique might also work for arthritis pain. [More]
Source: Scientific American Topic - Medical Technology - May 23, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health,Mind & Brain,Everyday Science,Medical Technology,Science Education,Neuroscience,Thought Cognition,Biology,More Science Source Type: news

Abatacept Versus Other Biologics in Rheumatoid ArthritisAbatacept Versus Other Biologics in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Are all biologic agents currently used for the treatment of RA similarly effective? Arthritis Research & Therapy
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 23, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news

Clopidogrel To Prevent Steroid-induced Osteonecrosis?Clopidogrel To Prevent Steroid-induced Osteonecrosis?
Can clopidogrel prevent steroid-induced osteonecrosis? Rheumatology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 23, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news

Yoga Shows Promise in Rheumatoid ArthritisYoga Shows Promise in Rheumatoid Arthritis
A new study shows benefits for young rheumatoid arthritis patients who practice Iyengar yoga. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 23, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Underrated Danger In Rheumatoid Arthritis From Standard Heart Disease Risk Tools
Heart disease risk assessment tools commonly used by physicians often underestimate the cardiovascular disease danger faced by rheumatoid arthritis patients, a Mayo Clinic study has found. Inflammation plays a key role in putting those with rheumatoid arthritis in greater jeopardy for heart disease, yet many cardiovascular disease risk assessment methods do not factor it in, the researchers note. More work is needed to figure out what drives heart disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients, and more accurate tools to assess that risk should be developed, the authors say...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 23, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart Disease Source Type: news

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER (Acetaminophen) Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release [Ohm Laboratories Inc.]
Updated Date: May 23, 2012 EST
Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - May 23, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Rutin
Packed with antioxidants, rutin may help treat varicose veins and protect against arthritis.
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - May 23, 2012 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: walking.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Dermatopathology of Rheumatologic DiseasesDermatopathology of Rheumatologic Diseases
This comprehensive article reviews the dermatopathologic findings in a wide variety of rheumatologic diseases, including the many variants of lupus, the vasculitides, dermatomyositis, and more. Expert Review of Dermatology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 22, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news

Fatigue in Systemic Lupus ErythematosusFatigue in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Fatigue is a common symptom of SLE. What causes this fatigue, and how can we manage it? International Journal of Clinical Rheumatology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 22, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news

Skin Disorders Video 8: Psoriasis Treatment With Biologics
Psoriatic arthritis can be treated with the new TNF-alpha inhibitor biologic drugs, etanercept, adalimumab, or infliximab.
Source: Consultant Live - May 22, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Arthritis Drug Effective Against Parasite That Causes Amebic Dysentery And Liver Abscesses
Research by a collaborative group of scientists from UC San Diego School of Medicine, UC San Francisco and Wake Forest School of Medicine has led to identification of an existing drug that is effective against Entamoeba histolytica. This parasite causes amebic dysentery and liver abscesses and results in the death of more than 70,000 people worldwide each year...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 22, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Tropical Diseases Source Type: news