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Olympic Gold Medalist Wins with Arthritis
September 30, 2008
What did it take for Boise resident, Kristin Armstrong, to bring home the gold from the 29th Olympic Games in China? Impressive physical stamina, an ability to think strategically while pedaling at blistering speeds, and the will to win. Read MoreMaking a Better Joint Replacement
September 26, 2008
About 750,000 knee and hip replacements are performed each year in the United States, 10 percent of which will need to be done again at some point over the life of the artificial joint. Scientists are working to extend the lifetime of artificial joints. Read MoreHerbal Extract Safe and Effective for OA
September 25, 2008
A resin extracted from the herb Boswellia serrata has recently been touted as a treatment for arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. Read MorePredicting Who Will and Won't Find Relief
September 22, 2008
Currently, physicians decide which RA medication to give a patient based on toxicity profiles, cost and patient and physician preference. Researchers decided to find evidence that will help physicians make a more informed decision about who will benefit from the new biologic drug therapies. Read MoreRelationships Linked With RA Health
September 20, 2008
The quality of your personal relationships, particularly close ones, can affect your health. Read MoreCardiovascular Risk and NSAID Use
September 18, 2008
A better understanding of which NSAID users are at greatest risk of having a cardiovascular disease (CVD) event, such as heart attack or stroke, is essential for physicians and people with arthritis. Read MoreHow Genes Influence Your Diet
August 26, 2008
The science of how your genes interact with nutrients. Read MoreAnnual Report Released
August 21, 2008
Read the 2007 Arthritis Foundation Annual Report. Read MoreCDC and Arthritis Foundation Collaborate on Congressional Briefing
August 4, 2008
At a Capitol Hill briefing, Arthritis Foundation president and CEO, Dr. John Klippel, discussed the need for continued congressional support of public health funding for arthritis. Read MoreJuvenile Arthritis Alliance Web Site Launched
July 30, 2008
The new Juvenile Arthritis Alliance Web site is a place to "Learn. Connect. Share." Read More25 Treatments for Hip & Knee OA
July 18, 2008
When it comes to treating osteoarthritis, you may have more options than you realize. Now your doctor has new guidelines to help her and you choose among those many options. Read MoreAdvocacy Efforts Make A Difference
July 14, 2008
The majority of both houses of Congress are co-sponsors of the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act. Read MoreLocal Researcher Receives An Innovative Research Grant from the Arthritis Foundation
July 9, 2008
With funds from the Arthritis Foundation and access to the Utah Population Database, an extensive genealogical database, Dr. Sampath Prahalad, pediatric rheumatologist and University of Utah Assistant Professor of Pediatrics for the Division of Immunology and Pediatric Rheumatology, is searching... Read MoreLimbrel: Medical Food for OA
July 9, 2008
A pill classified as a medical food holds promise for pain relief for osteoarthritis (OA). Read MoreAre Your Joints Healthy?
May 10, 2008
How do you know if you have or may get arthritis? Read MoreRheumatologist Shortage May Worsen
May 10, 2008
Declining numbers of several types of highly-trained medical specialists, including rheumatologists, may hurt patients in need of proper diagnosis and treatment. Read More
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