Posts from ‘April, 2009’

Here’s another reason to hate leftovers. A new study sheds light on one cause of arthritis: bacteria. In the study, scientists from the United States and The Netherlands show that a specific gene called NOD2 triggers arthritis or makes it worse when leftover remnants of bacteria cell walls, called muramyl dipeptide or MDP, are present.

( Wiley-Blackwell ) During the past few years, several new genetic risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have been identified. The majority of genetic risk factors identified so far have been associated with autoantibody-positive RA, which affects about two-thirds of RA patients, but distinguishing this variant from autoantibody-negative RA, which is less destructive, is considered [...]

Psoriatic arthritis affects about 11 percent of patients with psoriasis. Anti-tumor necrosis factor ? (anti-TNF?) agents, which block signaling molecules that induce inflammation, improve the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. Golimumab is a new human monoclonal antibody that works against TNF? and has been shown to be beneficial within two weeks of the first subcutaneous injection [...]

QUINCY (WGEM) — Nearly one in five Americans have arthritis, and the numbers are increasing according to the arthritis Foundation.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease or an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s defense system attacks the joints through the thin layer of cells called the synovium that lines and lubricates the joints.

There are new calls for natural remedies to be taken more seriously by arthritis sufferers.

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Vishwendra Kumar Sinha said gout, arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are no longer incurable diseases.

arthritis can be debilitating. But in many cases it doesn’t have to be.

DALLAS, April 3 (UPI) — A U.S. health association says a team approach is helpful for those trying to live with debilitating arthritis.

Simi Valley/Moorpark Lions and Simi Valley Leo Clubs will partner with Rheumatology Associates for the 2009 arthritis Walk on Sun., May 3 at Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia. The clubs will recruit friends and family members to raise funds to support research and programs in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis.

For the 46 million Americans living with arthritis, day-to-day activities can become nearly impossible within the blink of an eye. When patients face these difficult challenges, they often turn to rheumatology occupational therapists as a part of their treatment team. arthritis isn’t just an “older person’s disease.

A new study has tied traffic pollution to an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis.

WEDNESDAY, April 1 (HealthDay News) — People exposed to high levels of traffic pollution have an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.

A new study finds that exposure to traffic pollution may increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

Here’s another reason to hate leftovers. A research study appearing in the April 2009 issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology sheds light on one cause of arthritis: bacteria.