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Jun 16th, 2009
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who failed to respond to initial treatment with rituximab (RTX) (a chimeric monoclonal antibody against the protein CD20) can still be successfully re-treated with a second course of RTX after six months.
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Jun 13th, 2009
Results of a new study show a strong link between rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal disease. Over 56 percent of patients with rheumatoid arthritis show signs of inflammatory gum disease, bone loss that hold teeth in place, dental plaque, and fewer teeth.
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May 29th, 2009
FDA today approved a total ankle replacement system for arthritic or deformed ankles that may preserve some range of motion in the joint.
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May 15th, 2009
Nearly 40% of Utahns over age 65 who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a fall in 2006 also had arthritis. In 2005 it was just 29%. And the problem will only worsen as today’s baby boomers age.
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May 13th, 2009
Ever noticed a "bump" on the back of someone’s wrist or had one yourself. It may be a ganglion cyst. These are benign cyst which are very common. The most common location for one is the top (dorsum) of the wrist (60-70%). They may also occur on the bottom-side (volar) of the wrist, at the end joint of a finger (distal phalangeal joint), or at the base of a finger (palm-side).
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May 11th, 2009
More than 75% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA), or fibromyalgia report problems with discomfort when using a computer.
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May 7th, 2009
When asked if they are disabled, more Americans who say yes report ‘arthritis or rheumatism’ as the most common culprit.
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Apr 27th, 2009
FDAy approved Simponi (golimumab), a monthly treatment for adults with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis, active psoriatic arthritis, and active ankylosing spondylitis.
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Apr 15th, 2009
Rush University Medical Center is testing a new procedure for regenerating damaged articular cartilage in the knee joint to relieve the pain of osteoarthritis.
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Apr 3rd, 2009
Exposure to traffic pollution may increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA).