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Oct 27, 2003 |
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The Pain-Free Arthritis Diet
Until recently it's been unclear whether changing your diet may influence the symptoms of a chronic illness like arthritis. Nevertheless, new research continues to pour in touting the healing benefits of certain foods. Perhaps these foods aren't the miracle cure many hoped for, but through scientific studies we do know that certain nutrients can boost immune function and decrease inflammation in those with arthritis. |
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Dec 07, 2001 |
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New Device Offers Arthritis Sufferers Alternative to Knee Replacement
Meaningful relief for arthritic knee sufferers is now available thanks to a simple insert device that minimizes invasive knee surgery. The UniSpacerTM is a tiny disk-like device that restores the stability and alignment of arthritic knees while providing sustained pain relief.
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Sep 17, 2001 |
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Leeches Reduce the Pain of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis patients may find relief of pain and inflammation with the help of leeches, suggests a recent pilot study on osteoarthritis of the knee.
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Jan 19, 2004 |
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Vitamin D May Help Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
Women with highest levels of vitamin D intake are about one third less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than women with the lowest levels, findings from a new study suggest. |
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Sep 09, 2002 |
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Researchers Discover Potential Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Harvard Medical School (HMS) have shown that certain types of naturally occurring carbohydrates in the body may cause rheumatoid arthritis.
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Nov 24, 2003 |
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Tetracyclines Could Be an Overlooked Option for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tetracyclines, especially minocycline, reduce disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to results of a metaanalysis published in the Journal of Rheumatology for October. |
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Aug 12, 2002 |
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Osteoarthritis Basics: The Joint and Its Parts
Ever wonder what's really going on in your arthritic joints? The following article from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases breaks down the basic structures and functions of the joint and how osteoarthritis disrupts joint health causing pain and stiffness.
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Mar 29, 2005 |
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Inflammation Elevates Risk of Cardiac Death in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Mayo Clinic epidemiologists have found that the systemic inflammation characterizing rheumatoid arthritis may be to blame for the increased risk of cardiovascular death in patients with the disease. |
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Dec 29, 2004 |
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Special JAMA commentary on lessons learned from troubles with COX-2 inhibitors
One of the nation's leading cardiovascular medical researchers has issued a call for less aggressive direct-to-consumer advertising and better safety assurances of medications in a special article posted online today by JAMA because of its relevance to the recent withdrawals and warning labels on the pain-relieving drugs known as COX-2 inhibitors. |
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Jun 30, 2004 |
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Abstract: Osteoarthritic patients with high cartilage turnover show increased responsiveness to the cartilage protecting effects of glucosamine sulphate
Glucosamine sulphate has been shown in a large double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to prevent structural damage and improve clinical symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). We investigated whether early response in a newly developed biochemical marker of collagen type II degradation (CTX-II, CartiLaps ELISA) could reflect the long-term preservation of hyaline cartilage. |
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