May 4 (Bloomberg) — Abbott Laboratories , maker of the rheumatoid arthritis drug Humira, sued Johnson & Johnson ’s Centocor unit to prevent it from introducing a competing medicine for the crippling disease.
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New CDC Report: Number Of Americans With Disability Growing; Arthritis Cited As The Most Common Cause (Medical News Today)
Nearly 48 million Americans have a disability, an increase of three million from 1999, and arthritis tops the list of most common causes of disability, according to an article published today in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
Although Women Live Longer, They Do Not Live Better, Largely Because Of Obesity And Arthritis (Medical News Today)
Obesity and arthritis that take root during early and middle age significantly contribute to women’s decreased quality of life during their senior years, according to researchers at Duke University Medical Center. In a study that included 5,888 people over 65, women suffered up to two and a half times more disabilities than men of the [...]
Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville Recognizes National Arthritis Month With Prevention Tips (Marketwire)
ZANESVILLE, OH–(Marketwire - May 4, 2009) - During National arthritis Month in May, Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville offers tips for preventing wear-and-tear arthritis (osteoarthritis). — Stay fit! Obesity is one of the most significant factors contributing to the development and progression of arthritis. By losing even a small amount of weight, patients often find dramatic [...]
May is Arthritis Awareness Month (Bradenton Herald)
According to the arthritis Foundation, 46 million Americans suffer from one of the more than 100 forms of arthritis. arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States. For more information on arthritis, go to www.arthritis.org.
