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Smokers with rheumatoid arthritis face extra barriers to quitting

Smokers with rheumatoid arthritis face extra barriers to quitting

by University of OtagoSmokers who suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) may need more targeted support to successfully quit a habit that will likely worsen their disease, latest University of Ota

Smokers with rheumatoid arthritis face extra barriers to quitting

by University of OtagoSmokers who suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) may need more targeted support to successfully quit a habit that will likely worsen their disease, latest University of Ota
Fracture risk down with adherence to bisphosphonates

Fracture risk down with adherence to bisphosphonates

For patients with an osteoporotic fracture, adherence to bisphosphonate treatment is associated with reduced fracture risk; and for veterans with rheumatoid arthritis, non-adherence to bisphosphonate

Fracture risk down with adherence to bisphosphonates

For patients with an osteoporotic fracture, adherence to bisphosphonate treatment is associated with reduced fracture risk; and for veterans with rheumatoid arthritis, non-adherence to bisphosphonate
Breast-feeding might reduce moms' odds of rheumatoid arthritis

Breast-feeding might reduce moms' odds of rheumatoid arthritis

Study in China finds risk cut nearly in half after nursing.(HealthDay)—Women who breast-feed may have a lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis later in life, new research suggests.Researchers a

Breast-feeding might reduce moms' odds of rheumatoid arthritis

Study in China finds risk cut nearly in half after nursing.(HealthDay)—Women who breast-feed may have a lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis later in life, new research suggests.Researchers a
Salivary gland ultrasonography improves Sjogren's diagnosis

Salivary gland ultrasonography improves Sjogren's diagnosis

The addition of salivary-gland ultrasonography to American-European Consensus Group classification criteria improves the accuracy of diagnosis of primary Sjögren's syndrome, according to a study p

Salivary gland ultrasonography improves Sjogren's diagnosis

The addition of salivary-gland ultrasonography to American-European Consensus Group classification criteria improves the accuracy of diagnosis of primary Sjögren's syndrome, according to a study p
Topical NSAIDs provide relief from arthritis pain

Topical NSAIDs provide relief from arthritis pain

by Glenda Fauntleroy,Health Behavior News ServiceFor those suffering from osteoarthritis of the knees or hands, applying topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—in the form of cre

Topical NSAIDs provide relief from arthritis pain

by Glenda Fauntleroy,Health Behavior News ServiceFor those suffering from osteoarthritis of the knees or hands, applying topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—in the form of cre
Trimethoprim-induced aseptic meningitis described

Trimethoprim-induced aseptic meningitis described

(HealthDay)—Drug-induced aseptic meningitis following trimethoprim use has been described in a research letter published online Nov. 20 in theInternational Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.Gayathir

Trimethoprim-induced aseptic meningitis described

(HealthDay)—Drug-induced aseptic meningitis following trimethoprim use has been described in a research letter published online Nov. 20 in theInternational Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.Gayathir
Arthritis, other chronic disease takes toll on work force

Arthritis, other chronic disease takes toll on work force

(HealthDay)—Among adults with one or more chronic conditions, those with arthritis appear much more likely than those without arthritis to have work disability, according to research published in the

Arthritis, other chronic disease takes toll on work force

(HealthDay)—Among adults with one or more chronic conditions, those with arthritis appear much more likely than those without arthritis to have work disability, according to research published in the
Early age of menopause linked to seropositivity in RA

Early age of menopause linked to seropositivity in RA

(HealthDay)—In women with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), early age at menopause is associated with seropositivity, according to a study published in the May issue ofArthritis Care & Resear

Early age of menopause linked to seropositivity in RA

(HealthDay)—In women with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), early age at menopause is associated with seropositivity, according to a study published in the May issue ofArthritis Care & Resear
Research backs belief that tomatoes can be a gout trigger

Research backs belief that tomatoes can be a gout trigger

by University of OtagoPeople who maintain that eating tomatoes can cause their gout to flare up are likely to welcome new University of Otago research that has, for the first time, found a biolog

Research backs belief that tomatoes can be a gout trigger

by University of OtagoPeople who maintain that eating tomatoes can cause their gout to flare up are likely to welcome new University of Otago research that has, for the first time, found a biolog
Rheumatoid arthritis drug not linked to specific birth defects

Rheumatoid arthritis drug not linked to specific birth defects

The rheumatoid arthritis drug leflunomide is not a major cause of birth defects in women who inadvertently become pregnant while taking the drug, although pregnancy should be avoided, according to a s

Rheumatoid arthritis drug not linked to specific birth defects

The rheumatoid arthritis drug leflunomide is not a major cause of birth defects in women who inadvertently become pregnant while taking the drug, although pregnancy should be avoided, according to a s
Subclinical atherosclerosis noted in diffuse scleroderma

Subclinical atherosclerosis noted in diffuse scleroderma

Patients with diffuse systemic sclerosis, without any clinical evidence of cardiovascular disease, have indicators of subclinical atherosclerosis, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in&nbsp

Subclinical atherosclerosis noted in diffuse scleroderma

Patients with diffuse systemic sclerosis, without any clinical evidence of cardiovascular disease, have indicators of subclinical atherosclerosis, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in&nbsp
High false negative rate with PFTs in scleroderma lung disease

High false negative rate with PFTs in scleroderma lung disease

(HealthDay)—Use of pulmonary function tests (PFTs) is associated with high false negative rates for detection of scleroderma-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD), according to a study publis

High false negative rate with PFTs in scleroderma lung disease

(HealthDay)—Use of pulmonary function tests (PFTs) is associated with high false negative rates for detection of scleroderma-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD), according to a study publis