Arthritis Stories
- Jake Brood is only five years old, but he already has arthritis, immune disease, and a black belt in karate.
- Copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps have no effect on pain and swelling associated with arthritis, a 5-month research effort has determined.
- "Super" broccoli contains a high level of glucoraphanin, a compound that may prevent arthritis.
- Pain not only affects the ability of a person's spouse to have a good night's sleep, but also impairs their ability to feel empathy toward their suffering mate.
- Belgian pharmaceutical company UCB announced the FDA's approval of its arthritis drug Cimzia.
- New research on a gene called PTPN22 shows that it has infection-fighting and anti-inflammatory qualities, which may assist in new treatment and cures for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
- Schoep, the arthritic dog photographed floating on Lake Superior with his owner, dies at the age of 20.
- A review of the medications commonly used as part of a treatment plan for juvenile arthritis.
- While the cause of juvenile arthritis still remains unknown, environmental determinants can be predictors of the childhood condition.
- Juvenile arthritis, a serious and incurable condition that can cause growth problems, affects nearly one in 250 children.
- The first biosimilar antibody-based treatment, called Remsima, has been approved in the European Union to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
- Alleviate chronic illnesses and improve your overall health with water aerobics and professional tips from fitness instructors.