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Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

WebThere are three general classes of drugs commonly used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, and disease …

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Arthritis Disease Information : Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center

WebThe World Health Organization has proposed a clinical definition of osteoporosis based on data that links low bone mass with increased fracture risk. The clinical concern of low …

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What is Health Related Quality of Life

WebHealth-related quality of life (HRQL) focuses on the impact of health on a person’s ability to live a fulfilling life. HRQL represents a broad concepts of physical, psychological with …

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Osteoarthritis : Signs and Symptoms

WebPatients have pain which is generally worse at the end of the day compared to the beginning (because symptoms become worse with use / activity). SIGNS / EXAM FINDINGS: …

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Rheumatoid Arthritis : Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

WebRheumatoid arthritis or RA is a form of inflammatory polyarthritis that can lead to joint destruction, deformity, and loss of function. Swelling of the small joints, especially in the …

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Osteoarthritis Information

WebOsteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent type of arthritis affecting millions of individuals in the United States. It differentially affects older individuals over the age of 65 years. OA is …

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Ankylosing Spondylitis : Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

WebThe United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveyand the epidemiology of ankylosing spondylitis. Am J Med Sci 2011;341(4):281-3. Rudwaleit M, van der Heijde D, …

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Strategies for Osteoporosis Management in a Primary Care Setting

WebThe Women’s Health Initiative, a large randomized trial of hormone replacement in post-menopausal women, showed an increased risk of stroke, breast cancer and thrombosis …

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms : Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center

WebThe pattern of symptoms may wax and wane over the course of a day and even from one day to the next. Sometimes “flares” of RA are experienced as an increase in these …

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Arthritis Research at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center

WebRheumatoid Arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA, rheumatoid disease) is an autoimmune disorder and can affect many joints, other organs, and the whole body. RA is often …

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Role of Nutrition in Rheumatoid Arthrtis Management

WebNutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans. U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 4 th edition, …

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Role of Body Weight in Osteoarthritis

WebReview health benefits emphasizing the link between weight loss, exercise and improvement in joint pain; Suggest an initial weight loss goal of 10% and a safe rate of weight loss; …

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Health-Related Quality of Life and Arthritis

WebMedical Outcomes Study Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) (8) is the best-known generic HRQL instrument. It measures HRQL along 8 different domains: physical functioning, …

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Role of Exercise in Arthritis Management

WebPhysicians and other health care providers can play a key role in encouraging individuals with arthritis to become more physically active. Eighty percent of Americans view their …

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Psoriatic Arthritis Signs and Symptoms

WebEarly symptoms with psoriatic arthritis are important. People will complain of pain and swelling in their joints – hands, feet, wrists, etc. They may have a small patch of psoriasis …

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Strategies to Increase Your Physical Activity

WebStart slow and gradually increase your level of physical activity. Set specific physical activity goals and be sure to reward yourself when you accomplish them. Focus on the benefits …

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Dental Tips for the Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient

WebOral ulcers can also occur in people taking methotrexate. A folic acid supplementation can help with reducing ulcers. Brush and floss regularly, avoid chewing …

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Dental Health and Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Research Update

WebDental Health and Rheumatoid Arthritis Research. Dr. Clifton Bingham III, director of the Johns Hopkins Arthritis center, and Malini Moni, BDS a post-doctoral …

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Low-Dose Prednisone Can Slow Joint Damage in Rheumatoid …

WebApril 13, 2005 By Arthritis Center. Low-dose prednisone is widely used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). When used in conjunction with disease-modifying …

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PROMIS – What is PROMIS®

WebPROMIS ® stands for Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System, which is a system of highly reliable, precise measures of patient–reported health status for …

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Arthritis News : Is There an Association Between Knee Height and …

WebHere, Hunter et al ( Arthritis Rheum 2005;52 (5):1418) investigate the association of knee height to the prevalence of knee pain and/or radiographic knee OA in …

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