All about Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA), also called osteoarthroses or degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis. OA is a chronic condition characterized by the breakdown of the joint’s cartilage. The breakdown of cartilage causes the bones to rub against each other, causing stiffness, pain and loss of movement in the joint. Learn more.
Rheumatoid arthritis (rue-ma-TOYD arth-write-tis) is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the lining, or synovium, of the joints. It can lead to long-term joint damage, resulting in chronic pain, loss of function and disability. Learn more.
Juvenile arthritis (JA) refers to any form of arthritis or an arthritis-related condition that develops in children or teenagers who are less than 18 years of age. Approximately 294,000 children under the age of 18 are affected by pediatric arthritis and rheumatologic conditions. Learn more.
Arthritis News & Updates
The Arthritis Foundation Releases Environmental and Policy Strategies to Increase Physical Activity Among Adults With Arthritis
Arthritis.org - 05/16/2012
The Physical Activity Report is a resource for making physical activity convenient and accessible for adults with arthritis. Read More
FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Approval of New RA Drug
Arthritis Today - 05/10/2012
Tofacitinib is part of an up-and-coming new class of disease-modifying drugs called JAK inhibitors. Read More
Obesity May Be a Risk Factor for Developing RA
Arthritis Today - 05/09/2012
Being obese could increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis by 20 percent. Read More
Patient Advocate Testifies at FDA Meeting on New Oral RA Drug
Arthritis.org - 05/09/2012
Arthritis Foundation patient advocate, Jan Wyatt, RN, PhD, presented the rheumatoid arthritis patient perspective at a FDA Arthritis Advisory Committee meeting... Read More
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