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Could Arthritis Wonder Drugs Provide Clues For Other Diseases?
Drugs that have helped treat
millions of rheumatoid
arthritis sufferers may hold
the key to many more medical
conditions, including
atherosclerosis -- a leading
... > full story
Pathologists Believe They Have Pinpointed Achilles Heel Of HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
researchers believe they
have uncovered the Achilles
heel in the armor of the
virus that continues to kill
millions. The weak spot is
... > full story
Ultraviolet Light Therapy Is As Beneficial For Darker Skin As Lighter Skin, Study Shows
An analysis of more than 100
patients has confirmed for
the first time that
darker-skinned patients
benefit as those with
... > full story
Total Ankle Replacement With No Metal
Patients suffering from
severe arthritis now have an
option for total ankle
replacement that offers
increased mobility and pain
relief without permanent
... > full story
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Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis: New Guidelines Developed For Physicians
August 25, 2008 — Updated rules add new anti-arthritic drugs and proven combinations to the arsenal for treating rheumatoid arthritis. The RA guidelines, issued by the American College of Rheumatology, are the first ... > full story -
Accumulated Bits Of A Cell's Own DNA Can Trigger Autoimmune Disease
August 21, 2008 — A security system wired within every cell to detect the presence of rogue viral DNA can sometimes go awry, triggering an autoimmune response to single-stranded bits of the cell's own ... > full story -
B Cells Can Act Alone In Autoimmune Disease
August 8, 2008 — B cells, the source of damaging autoantibodies, have long been thought to depend upon T cells for their activation and were not considered important in the initiation of autoimmune diseases like ... > full story -
Cutting The Brakes On The Immune System; Newly Discovered Gene Variant Implicated In Lupus
August 3, 2008 — A new study has found that variation of a particular gene -- known as TNFAIP3 -- may cause the immune system to lose its ability to shut off, leading to the autoimmune disease lupus. The research ... > full story -
Frankincense Provides Relief To Arthritis Sufferers
July 31, 2008 — An enriched extract of the 'Indian frankincense' herb Boswellia serrata has been proven to reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Research published today in BioMed Central's open access journal ... > full story -
Foot Pain? Custom-made Insoles Offer Relief
July 18, 2008 — Custom-made insoles known as foot orthoses can reduce foot pain caused by arthritis, overly prominent big toe joints and highly arched feet, a new systematic review ... > full story -
Joint Replacement May Improve Osteoarthritis Symptoms In Older Adults
July 16, 2008 — Older adults who have hip or knee replacement surgery for severe osteoarthritis may take several weeks to recover but appear to have excellent long-term ... > full story -
Vitamin D: Builds Bones And Much More
July 15, 2008 — Vitamin D is essential to strong bones. Inadequate vitamin D can lead to osteoporosis, a brittle bone disease. Recently, researchers have found that vitamin D may help reduce the risk of other ... > full story -
Combination Drug Taken Early Relieves Migraine Symptoms
July 8, 2008 — A combination drug taken within an hour after the start of a migraine is effective in relieving symptoms, according to research published in ... > full story -
'Multi-target' Immune Therapy Improves Outcomes Of Severe Lupus Nephritis
July 7, 2008 — A new treatment using a combination of drugs targeting different parts of the immune system improves the recovery rate for patients with severe lupus involving the kidneys, according to a new ... > full story
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