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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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Jan 13, 2003 |
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New Drug Access Program for Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug, Humira™ Available for Medicare-Eligible Seniors
Abbott Laboratories recently announced the launch of the Humira Medicare Assistance Program, an unprecedented drug access program that will provide its newly approved rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drug, Humira™ (adalimumab) at no cost to Medicare-eligible seniors without prescription drug coverage until a Medicare drug benefit is enacted.
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Jan 08, 2003 |
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FDA Approves New Drug Humira™ for Rheumatoid Arthritis
The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved adalimumab, marketed by Abbott Laboratories as Humira ™ for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Humira is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms and inhibiting the progression of structural damage in adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis.
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Jun 06, 2003 |
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Pfizer Prescription Medicines for Seniors Available at Low Cost
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Pfizer Inc. has announced the addition of four leading medicines for older Americans to a discount prescription plan available to qualified Medicare beneficiaries. The Pfizer Living Share Card program offers Medicare recipients up to a 30-day supply of prescription medicines for a flat fee of $15 per prescription. |
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Dec 11, 2002 |
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New Ceramic Implants Provide Alternative for Hip Joint Replacement Patients
Instead of receiving traditional hip replacement surgery, which uses a metal ball bearing in a polyethylene and titanium socket to ensure strength and stability, Luke Pascale, a 53-year-old father of four from St. John, Indiana decided to enroll in a new study using a new ceramic-to-ceramic hip implant.
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Jan 31, 2003 |
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New Spinal Fusion Technique Helps Patients with Degenerative Disc Disease
A new type of spinal fusion surgery using genetically engineered protein to create new bone eliminates the need for painful bone graft harvesting and significantly improves patients’ recovery time, according to spine surgeons at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Apr 27, 2005 |
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New Drug Program Helps More Than 100,000 Patients in First Three Weeks
A new program that helps patients in need get prescription medicines is generating an outpouring of inquiries from patients nationwide. |
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Mar 31, 2003 |
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New Metal on Metal Hip Replacement Lowers Dislocation Risk
Mount Sinai Hospital's Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics (RIAO) is the only center in Maryland to offer two of the newest generations of metal on metal hip replacement prostheses with a larger hip-ball design: the Conserve(r) Total Femoral Head and the Conserve(r) Plus. Both designs offer patients who qualify for the procedure several advantages over the traditional total hip replacement. |
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Dec 30, 2002 |
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New Surgery Provides Alternative for People with Chronic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Many people associate carpal tunnel syndrome with cumbersome, restrictive wrist braces and debilitating pain. But, a simple 10-minute out-patient surgical procedure can bring relief for people with advanced carpal tunnel syndrome when conservative treatment fails.
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Jul 25, 2001 |
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New Osteoarthritis Study Finds Newer NSAID Mobicox Well Tolerated
A recent managed care, clinical trial reported that Mobicox a COX-II selective NSAID used for symptomatic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and painful osteoarthritis, showed significantly greater "patient success" than other commonly-used prescription NSAIDs.
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