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Routine Health Overlooked in Lupus Patients
July 9, 2008
Despite the higher risk for infections and other illnesses, people with lupus are not being vaccinated for pneumonia or influenza or screened for cervical and breast cancer as often as they should, according to a recent study.
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Lupus Mortality Worse in Men
June 25, 2008
Systemic lupus erythematosus or lupus is often thought of as a woman's disease since women are nearly 10 times more afflicted by it than men. However, despite its increased prevalence in women, men with the disease are at greater risk of dying earlier.
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Seeing Through the Fog of Fibromyalgia
June 18, 2008
People with fibromyalgia describe it as a fog-like state that hinders their memory and in turn their ability to complete tasks. They even have a name for it; fibro-fog. Now a new study sheds light on how fibro-fog affects people with fibromyalgia.
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Arthritis Cause Many to Make Changes at Work
June 11, 2008
Canadian researchers have found that people with arthritis tend to change the kind of work they do and reduce their work hours. Some even end up quitting their jobs altogether.
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Lupus Chat
June 4, 2008
The Charla de Lupus (Lupus Chat)® Program, at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, offers people with lupus and their families peer health education and support. It is a national program available in English and Spanish; bringing services to the underserved Latino and African-American communities.
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Fibromyalgia:
Online Survey Reveals Other Symptoms
May 28, 2008
Results from an Internet survey have found that people with fibromyalgia are often affected by other symptoms besides pain and fatigue. Many people with this chronic disease report sensitivity to light, anxiety, and problems with balance and memory.
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Fibromyalgia:
Symptoms in Childhood
May 21, 2008
Although the cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, a recent study from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago found women with the disease recall symptoms of fibromyalgia during childhood.
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Ankylosing Spondylitis Affects Home and Work
May 14, 2008
Ankylosing Spondylitis can cause severe pain and physical problems for people with the disease, but it can also have a big impact on their home and work lives. A recent study found that many American adults with the disease are disproportionably work disabled and have never married.
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It's Harder for Kids with Fibromyalgia
May 7, 2008
A new study by Fordham University in New York found that children and teenagers with fibromyalgia often have a difficult time dealing with hassles of everyday life.
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It's Not You, It's Your Shoes
May 7, 2008
Wearing bad shoes might hurt more than just your feet; it might hurt your knees. For people whose shoes are hurting their knees there may be hope. A group of researchers at Rush University in Chicago has designed a shoe that mimics walking barefoot and reduces stress on the knees in people with knee osteoarthritis.
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Minorities Have Fewer Hip and Knee Surgeries
April 30, 2008
Age and race can factor into whether people have hip and knee surgeries due to arthritis, report researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Adjusting to a New Diagnosis
April 30, 2008
People newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis generally want information quickly to help them adjust to living with the condition, say researchers from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
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Knee Replacement Reduces Pain
April 23, 2008
A new study has found that total knee replacement surgery can help people with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis to reduce pain in their knees.
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High Cost of Lupus
April 16, 2008
A recent study has found people with lupus spend $10,000 to $30,000 more every year in health costs than those without the disease.
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Kids with Lupus Gain More Fat and
Less Muscle
April 9, 2008
A new study by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania has found that children with lupus not only tend to gain more fat but also develop less muscle.
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Sjogren's Syndrome in the United States
April 4, 2008
European studies have shown that Sjogren's syndrome causes fatigue and can reduce the quality of life for many. Researchers from University Hospital Birmingham, United Kingdom conducted the first large study in the United States to understand the effects of the disease and whether they were similar in North America and Europe.
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Older People with Arthritis Lack Sleep
April 4, 2008
Many Americans don't get enough sleep. However, a new national study has found that people older than 50 often have more difficulty sleeping compared to the average American. If you're older and have arthritis, the problem can be even greater.
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Total Knee Replacement:
What You Need to Know
March 19, 2008
Most people don't think about their knees much until a knee becomes injured or painful from arthritis. Often medication and exercise can help, but in some cases health care professionals may suggest total knee replacement surgery or TKR.
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Kids' Achy Bones and Vitamin D
March 12, 2008
A recent Michigan study has found that children who have pain in their muscles, bones and joints tend to have low vitamin D.
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Arthritis Education by Mail
March 12, 2008
Stanford University recently studied a new at-home option for an arthritis self-management program that's been shown to work.
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FDA Alert on Osteoporosis Drugs
March 05, 2008
You may have seen ads for Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva. They belong to a group of drugs known as bisphosphonates. Earlier this year the Food and Drug Administration sent out an alert to warn health care professionals and people taking the drugs to be on the lookout for certain side effects.
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Shoe Orthotics Help Knee Pain
February 27, 2008
Some knee osteoarthritis or OA can be linked to how much weight knees have to bear. A new study found changing a person's walking pattern can reduce the weight on their knees and knee pain.
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Arthritis Exercise Program Works
February 20, 2008
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program or AFEP has been promoted for helping people reduce their arthritis pain and take control of their disease. Recently, researchers at the University of Missouri conducted a study to see just how effective the program was.
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Online Arthritis Course Helps
February 13, 2008
A recent study has shown learning rheumatoid arthritis coping skills through an online program works.
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Spinning© Improves Knee Osteoarthritis
February 6, 2008
Exercise is highly recommended for people with arthritis. But, is Spinning© a viable option for those with osteoarthritis? Spinning© is a form of group exercise that involves the use of stationary bicycles in a classroom setting. A new study from Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh has found that Spinning© actually reduces pain and improves symptoms associated with osteoarthritis.
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Pain: A Big Reason to Learn to Cope with Arthritis
February 6, 2008
Arthritis self-management courses can help people with arthritis decrease their pain by 20 percent and reduce doctor visits by almost half. However, only 1 in 10 Americans with arthritis have ever participated in such courses.
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Giving it All for the NFL
January 30, 2008
The Super Bowl is the ultimate game in NFL football. The nation's best players battle it out on the field while fans wildly respond to amazing passes and crushing tackles. But years after players have left the field, does all that intense physical contact leave a lasting impact? A new study has found many former NFL players tackle a new opponent; arthritis.
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Just What the Doctor Ordered
January 30, 2008
A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that health care professionals have the biggest impact in persuading patients with arthritis to take self-management courses.
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Exercise and Awareness Improves Fibromyalgia
January 23, 2008
A new study has found that women who have fibromyalgia show significant physical and mental improvements after undergoing physical therapy in combination with self-management education courses.
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CDC: Nearly 300,000 Children Have Arthritis
December 12, 2007
Arthritis is often associated with growing old, however a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention brings awareness about the disease's impact on children.
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Critical US Pediatric Rheumatologist Shortage
December 5, 2007
A report to Congress from the Department of Health and Human Services found there are fewer than 200 certified pediatric rheumatologists to treat the nearly 300,000 children with rheumatic diseases in the United States.
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Parent Stress Affects Children with Arthritis
November 28, 2007
Parents may not always realize the impact their own stress has on their child. A new study has found that stress experienced by parents of children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis may be related to depressed mood in their child.
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CDC Study Reveals Arthritis Impact on Workers
November 14, 2007
A recent state-by-state study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that arthritis has a major impact on the American work force.
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African Americans and Lupus:
Children Face Greater Challenges
November 7, 2007
When compared to adult African Americans with lupus, African American children, in some ways, have a tougher battle.
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African Americans and Lupus:
Men Have More Difficult Problems
October 31, 2007
A recent lupus study by researchers at Emory University in Atlanta has found stark differences in the disease between African American men and women. Though the disease is far more common in African American women, the study found African American men had more severe symptoms and were more prone to have heart and kidney complications of lupus.
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African Americans and Lupus:
Rich or Poor, Disease Begins the Same
October 24, 2007
African Americans with lupus who use public health care start out with no real difference in the severity of their disease compared to African Americans in private care according to a new study by Emory University in Atlanta.
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Worn Out from Osteoarthritis
October 17, 2007
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered that fatigue may be a major obstacle for those living with osteoarthritis or OA.
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CDC: 1 in 4 at Risk of Hip Osteoarthritis
October 10, 2007
A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests 1 in 4 people are at risk of developing hip osteoarthritis in their lifetime, and for people who are obese that risk is even higher. Osteoarthritis or OA is often a painful and disabling condition caused by the weakening and wearing away of cartilage covering the surfaces of the bones inside the joints.
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Living with Lupus and Obesity
October 3, 2007
Obesity is a national problem with a third of Americans considered obese. A recent study found obesity is also a common problem for people with lupus.
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Men Under 55 at Greater Risk of Knee Arthritis
September 26, 2007
A new study by the Arthritis Institute of America has found that gender and body fat may be indicators of who gets knee osteoarthritis in people under 55. Osteoarthritis, or OA, happens when cartilage that covers the end of a bone in the joint wears away, which can lead to pain and disability.
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Hip Arthritis Can Lead to Knee Arthritis
September 19, 2007
Ever notice when you are carrying heavy groceries in one arm, how you automatically change your walking pattern to balance the weight of the groceries? An ongoing study has found that people who have hip osteoarthritis, or OA, on one side may unknowingly change their walking pattern and in turn put more force on the opposite knee, causing damage in that knee. OA is a common form of arthritis, in which the cartilage covering the ends of bones within a joint wears away, often causing pain and disability.
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Women's Knee Arthritis Linked to Cartilage
September 12, 2007
The smooth cartilage in our joints is essential for movement. It prevents our bones from rubbing together and wearing away. A recent Australian study found that women start out with less cartilage in the knees than men, and this difference could explain why knee osteoarthritis is more common in women.
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Hip Osteoarthritis Raises Fall Risk
September 5, 2007
According to the American Geriatrics Society about a third of adults over the age of 65 fall each year, but a recent Canadian study has also found that those over 65 with hip osteoarthritis or OA, are at even greater risk.
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Age Matters When Prescribing Drugs
August 29, 2007
If you have rheumatoid arthritis, your age might sway what your rheumatologist prescribes for you. A new study conducted by Yale University found that rheumatologists, doctors who specialize in treating arthritic diseases, are more willing prescribe aggressive drug treatment for a younger patient than an older one.
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Heat and Humidity May Cause Gout Attacks
August 22, 2007
Though summer is a good time to relax and enjoy the sun, sometimes the heat and humidity can become unbearable. A recent study has found that this is especially bad for people with gout as it can cause their disease to flare up.
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Heavy Backpacks Make Walking Difficult
August 15, 2007
Keeping up with school can be difficult for any child, and carrying a heavy backpack full of books can add to that burden. For children with arthritis who have painful joints, carrying heavy backpacks can be even harder.
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Diet Counseling Works for
Kids on Prednisone
August 8, 2007
What happens if the drug you must take to stay healthy makes you constantly hungry? For many children who take the drug prednisone, significant weight gain is unfortunately a common outcome.
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Men with Knee Osteoarthritis
Prefer Exercise
August 1, 2007
A new study by Yale University has found that if given the choice, many men with knee osteoarthritis or knee OA prefer working out to taking medication.
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Psoriatic Arthritis: Living A Fuller Life
July 25, 2007
America's obsession with body image and flawless skin makes acceptance of imperfections difficult. For 7.5 million Americans who have a chronic skin disease called psoriasis, those intolerant of imperfection can make coping with symptoms like red, scaly patches of skin that much more difficult.
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Arthritis: More Weight, More Disability
July 18, 2007
A recent study by investigators at Johns Hopkins University has found that more body fat and less muscle mass can lead to greater disability in people with rheumatoid arthritis or RA.
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Global Study: People with RA Avoid Exercise
July 11, 2007
Working out regularly is an important way to stay healthy, but a new multinational study is putting even greater emphasis on the need for people with rheumatoid arthritis to exercise.
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Chinese Vine Shows Promise for Arthritis
June 27, 2007
Osteoporosis Also Affects Men
June 20, 2007
Acupuncture: Shoulder Pain Relief
June 13, 2007
Investing in Your Bones
June 6, 2007
Sleep Apnea Linked to Fibromyalgia
May 30, 2007
Got Vitamin D?
May 23, 2007
Weekly Osteoporosis Drugs Do Better
May 16, 2007
Arthritis: America's Growing Problem
May 9, 2007
Foot Problems Linked to Age and Gender
May 2, 2007
Arthritis Can Worsen Job Stress
April 25, 2007
Fibromyalgia Makes Multi-tasking Difficult
April 18, 2007
Work and Weight Heavy Burden on Knees
April 11, 2007
Workers with Arthritis Face Many Challenges
April 4, 2007
More Weight Gain, More Knee Pain
March 28, 2007
Reasons for Losing,
What Your Doctor Should Know
March 21, 2007
A Little Weight Loss Can Greatly Reduce Knee Pain
March 14, 2007
CDC Study Finds Arthritis Impacts American
March 7, 2007
CDC: Doctors Need to Address Overlap of Arthritis and Other Diseases
February 28, 2007
New Treatment for Ankylosing Spondylitis Offers Hope
February 7, 2007
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Cause of Serious Vision Loss
January 31, 2007
Joint Replacement Surgery:
Not Everyone Thinks Alike
Hispanic Women's Perspective
January 24, 2007
Joint Replacement Surgery: Not Everyone Thinks Alike
African-Americans' Perspective
January 18, 2007
CDC Reports Arthritis Costs Jump by 50 percent
January 12, 2007
Beating Winter Weather Stiffness
Feb. 21, 2007
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