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Take on arthritis pain with low-impact exercise - ReporterNews.com

2012-02-06
Take on arthritis pain with low-impact exerciseReporterNews.comBy Wayne Hodgin Special to the Reporter-News About 50 million people in the United States suffer from arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. By 2030, that number is expected to jump to 67 million.

Ultrasound Makes for Speedy, Accurate Arthritis Care - Newswise (press release)

2012-02-06
Ultrasound Makes for Speedy, Accurate Arthritis CareNewswise (press release)Newswise — NEW YORK (February 6, 2012) -- Ultrasound is transforming the way arthritis is diagnosed and treated, making evaluation and treatment quicker and more accurate. The new approach is dubbed fast arthritis sonographic evaluation and treatment, ...and more »

Alternative Therapies Offer Arthritis Pain Relief - ABC News

2012-02-06
ABC NewsAlternative Therapies Offer Arthritis Pain ReliefABC NewsAn estimated 50 million Americans are living with arthritis, and while the pain, stiffness and joint deformities that often go along with it can be debilitating, medical experts say there are treatments that can bring relief to help sufferers live full ...and more »

Thousands of Canadians Stretch Their Philanthropic Muscles to Raise Funds for ... - MarketWatch (press release)

2012-02-06
Thousands of Canadians Stretch Their Philanthropic Muscles to Raise Funds for ...MarketWatch (press release)On Sunday March 4, 2012 thousands of Canadians will do their best downward dog pose at Power of Movement 2012, Canada's largest yoga fundraiser in support of arthritis and autoimmune disease research. Since its inception in 2005, Power of Movement has ...and more »

Benitec Biopharma and Medistem Technologies Successfully Combined in ... - MarketWatch (press release)

2012-02-06
Benitec Biopharma and Medistem Technologies Successfully Combined in ...MarketWatch (press release)SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA and SAN DIEGO, CA, Feb 06, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Benitec Biopharma (asx:BLT) and Medistem (pinksheets:MEDS) announced today the successful treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in preclinical models using Benitec Biopharma's ...and more »

RA Drug Trial Funding Source Not Linked to Outcome - Doctors Lounge

2012-02-06
RA Drug Trial Funding Source Not Linked to OutcomeDoctors LoungeRheumatoid arthritis drug therapy randomized controlled trials funded by industry are not more likely to result in a positive outcome, according to research published online Jan. 24 in Arthritis & Rheumatism. MONDAY, Feb.and more »

Mid-term Outcome of Opening-wedge High Tibial Osteotomy for Varus Arthritic Knees - Ortho SuperSite

2012-02-06
Mid-term Outcome of Opening-wedge High Tibial Osteotomy for Varus Arthritic KneesOrtho SuperSiteIf the arthritic process is mainly limited to the medial compartment, the axis of a varus knee can be realigned laterally with high tibial osteotomy to unload the medial compartment and allow some cartilage regeneration and pain relief.

Rollover time on the benefit lottery - Daily Mail

2012-02-06
Daily MailRollover time on the benefit lotteryDaily MailI've got osteoarthritis in my legs and rheumatoid arthritis in my hands. We really only use the car to go to the shops.' With £10 million in the bank, they could afford to hire a full-time chauffeur to run them to Morrisons in a stretch limo.Lottery winners still collecting benefitsFOX 8 News WVUE-TVMichael and Jean O'Shea who won $15 million in EuroMillions lottery jackpot ...The Daily Telegraph£10m lottery winners still claiming £500 a month of benefitsMirror.co.ukTelegraph.co.uk -Harborough Mailall 50 news articles »

Arthritis risk higher in poor neighborhoods - Futurity: Research News

2012-02-03
Arthritis risk higher in poor neighborhoodsFuturity: Research NewsWhere a person lives has a significant influence on his or her risk of developing arthritis—possibly because lower income neighborhoods are not conducive to physical activity, according to a new study. (Credit: Tatiana Morozova / Shutterstock) U.Place Tied to Arthritis PaindailyRxall 2 news articles »

New AgrAbility publications help farmers cope with disabilities - CattleNetwork.com

2012-02-05
New AgrAbility publications help farmers cope with disabilitiesCattleNetwork.com"Much of the focus of this series of fact sheets is on helping farmers prevent injuries, including secondary injury, and how to manage serious conditions such as arthritis or Parkinson's disease, while being able to continue daily farm activities," he ...Assistance, screenings offered for farmers battling arthritisPork Magazineall 5 news articles »

Ultrasound Makes for Speedy, Accurate Arthritis Care

2012-02-06
Ultrasound is transforming the way arthritis is diagnosed and treated, making evaluation and treatment quicker and more accurate. The new approach is dubbed fast arthritis sonographic evaluation and treatment, or FAST, by rheumatologists at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center who are leading its development.

Alternative Therapies for Arthritis

2012-02-06
Along with painkillers, surgery and other medical treatments, integrative medicine specialists say there are a number of effective non-conventionall options for symptom relief that can help arthritis sufferers live full and productive lives.

Take on arthritis pain with low-impact exercise

2012-02-06
About 50 million people in the United States suffer from arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.

Thousands of Canadians Stretch Their Philanthropic Muscles to Raise Funds for Critical Arthritis Research

2012-02-06
TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Editor's Note: There are 3 videos associated with this release.On Sunday March 4, 2012 thousands of Canadians will do their best downward dog pose at Power of Movement 2012, Canada's ...

Too Many Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Inactive, Study Finds

2012-01-26
THURSDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) -- More than 40 percent of rheumatoid arthritis patients live a sedentary life, a new study finds.

Skin and Joint Care for Psoriatic Arthritis

2012-01-26
When you have psoriatic arthritis, you have to cope with painful joints and frustrating skin flares. Here are treatment and self-care tips for both.

Coping With Psoriatic Arthritis

2012-01-26
Cope with the emotional and physical demands of psoriatic arthritis with these management tips.

Arthritis Foundation Appoints Five New Members to National Board of Directors

2012-01-27
ATLANTA -- The Arthritis Foundation appointed five new members to its national board of directors: D...

Natural juice as arthritis treatment

2012-02-02
THE cold weather aggravates the health condition of people with arthritis. Taking anti-inflammatory pill can help but gulping fresh juice is an effective pain and ache long term solution. Compared to pill, natural juice helps rejuvenate the body. You don't have to worry about over doing it since even at high...

RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

2012-02-06
RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

2012-02-06
RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

2012-02-06
RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

2012-02-06
RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

2012-02-06
RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

2012-02-06
RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

2012-02-06
RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

2012-02-06
RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

2012-02-06
RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

2012-02-06
RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

2012-02-06
RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

2012-02-06
RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis http://t.co/QNf84iTL

2012-02-06
Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis http://t.co/QNf84iTL

RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

2012-02-06
RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.

2012-02-06
RT @DaveZinczenko: HEALTH MYTH: Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, says study. It just makes you annoying.