arthritis

Arthritis Foundation hosting fundraiser (Peoria Journal Star)

drwinn — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:18:04 +0000

Jolene Rogers would have been in her element at tonight’s “Don’t Gamble on a Cure” casino night fundraiser for the Greater Illinois Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.

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Rheumatoid arthritis tied to joint surgery in past (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

drwinn — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:18:03 +0000

Before newer, more effective drugs became available for treating rheumatoid arthritis, more than half of patients with the condition required orthopedic surgery, including a joint replacement in many cases, Swedish researchers report.

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Popular Supplements Don’t Work Against Arthritis: Study (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

drwinn — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:18:03 +0000

TUESDAY, Sept. 30 (HealthDay News) — The popular supplements glucosamine and chondroitin are no better than a placebo at preventing cartilage loss in knees of people with the form of arthritis caused by wear and tear, a new study found.

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Twisted Science: Pain Causes Arthritis (LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News)

drwinn — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:18:03 +0000

As we all know, arthritis, the leading cause of disability among people over 55, causes pain. But new research suggests that pain also causes arthritis.

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Working Environment Is One Cause Of Rheumatoid Arthritis (Science Daily)

drwinn — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:18:04 +0000

It has long been known that environmental factors play a part in the development of rheumatoid arthritis; smoking and drinking alcohol, along with heredity, are particularly instrumental in increasing the risk of the disease. Scientists have now produced results that suggest that working environment factors can also increase the chances of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

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Work can hasten rheumatoid arthritis (UPI)

drwinn — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:18:03 +0000

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 27 (UPI) — Swedish scientists say an employee’s working environment can play a part in the development of rheumatoid arthritis.

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Some Good News for Arthritis Sufferers: Yoga Can Ease the Pain (Khaleej Times)

drwinn — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:18:03 +0000

DUBAI — At least 12 sessions of yoga can significantly improve the health of some rheumatoid arthritis patients, reveals a pilot study conducted by a team of specialists from the UAE.

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Rick Wakeman hid his crippling ‘arthritis’ for 30 years fearing it would ruin his rock career. In fact, he didn’t have … (Daily Mail)

drwinn — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:18:03 +0000

Almost 30 years ago, musician Rick Wakeman was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in his hands.

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Working environment is 1 cause of rheumatoid arthritis (EurekAlert!)

drwinn — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:18:03 +0000

( Karolinska Institutet ) It has long been known that environmental factors play a part in the development of rheumatoid arthritis; smoking and drinking alcohol, along with heredity, are particularly instrumental in increasing the risk of the disease. Scientists at Karolinska Institutet have now produced results that suggest that working environment factors can also increase the chances of …

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Health Tip: Massage Arthritis Pain (MedicineNet.com)

drwinn — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:18:03 +0000

Title: Health Tip: Massage Arthritis Pain Category: Health News Created: 9/20/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/22/2008

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