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  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Doesn't Promote Cancer
    (29-Oct-2009)
    No added risk among patients taking immunosuppressants, research shows

  • New Clues to How Fish Oils Help Arthritis Patients
    (28-Oct-2009)
    Findings may boost treatments for other inflammatory diseases, researchers say

  • Scientists Find New Key to Lupus
    (19-Oct-2009)
    Molecule identified in lab mice may cause autoimmune disease

  • Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases
    (19-Oct-2009)
    Study suggests a connection with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis

  • Herb Shows Potential for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (19-Aug-2009)
    Study compares ancient remedy to modern drug, but not the most common, experts say

  • Treat Mind, Body in RA Patients: Study
    (13-Aug-2009)
    Rheumatoid arthritis pain subsided when depression and inflammation were addressed

  • TNF Blockers May Help Some With Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (06-Aug-2009)
    If standard treatment fails, more intensive therapy works well, study finds

  • Certain Arthritis, Crohn's Drugs May Raise Kids' Cancer Risk: FDA
    (05-Aug-2009)
    Agency strengthens 'black box' warning on medicines such as Enbrel, Remicade

  • Arthritis Drug Raises Risk of Tuberculosis
    (09-Jul-2009)
    But researchers still don't know why a certain therapy appears to reactivate latent TB

  • Autism May Be Linked to Mom's Autoimmune Disease
    (06-Jul-2009)
    Possible causes of disorder should now include celiac disease, study suggests

  • New Drug Promising Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (29-Jun-2009)
    Golimumab might help where similar drugs failed, research finds

  • New Drug Shows Promise for Rheumatoid Arthriitis
    (27-Jun-2009)
    Small, early study finds few long-term side effects

  • Herb May Offer Hope for Autoimmune Diseases
    (04-Jun-2009)
    In lab and mice studies, compound halts disease without crimping immune system

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Might Fight Swine Flu
    (29-May-2009)
    It helps regulate the immune system's response, study with mice shows

  • Improved Hip Implants Can Last 20 Years
    (18-May-2009)
    Younger, active patients will benefit from cement-less version, researchers say

  • Cimzia Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (14-May-2009)
    Previously sanctioned for Crohn's disease

  • Once-a-Year Drug Helps Counter Steroid-Linked Bone Loss
    (13-Apr-2009)
    Reclast injection beat daily pill at restoring bone for patients with asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, study found

  • New Drug May Help Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
    (09-Apr-2009)
    Study shows golimumab improved physical function, eased symptoms

  • Living Near Major Road May Boost Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
    (01-Apr-2009)
    And women closest to traffic were 63 percent more likely to develop the disease, study says

  • Collaborative Care Helps Ease Chronic Pain
    (24-Mar-2009)
    Successful intervention included doctor training, patient education and feedback

  • Scientists ID Biomarkers for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (12-Mar-2009)
    Blood samples from women had higher levels of 2 proteins before they developed disease

  • Joint Replacement Soars as Number of Docs Falls
    (26-Feb-2009)
    Low reimbursement rates turning many young doctors off the specialty, researcher says

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Raise Shingles Risk
    (17-Feb-2009)
    Older people and those also taking steroids are most vulnerable, study finds

  • Gene Therapy May Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (06-Feb-2009)
    2 women who got injections report reduced pain and swelling

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Hits Women Harder
    (16-Jan-2009)
    Study finds more symptoms, greater severity among female patients.

  • Scientists Discover Trigger for Autoimmune Diseases
    (22-Dec-2008)
    Self-attacking, dormant cells switch 'on' in those with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis

  • Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span
    (27-Nov-2008)
    November is lung cancer awareness month, and doctors urge everyone to kick the habit

  • New Therapy Could Transform Arthritis Treatment
    (13-Nov-2008)
    Modifying gene called Foxp3 may develop cells capable of suppressing immune response

  • Biologics Don't Raise Cancer Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
    (28-Oct-2008)
    Review finds no connection between drugs that block tumor necrosis factor and malignancies

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis May Harm Gums
    (28-Oct-2008)
    Periodontal disease rises as the joint ailment worsens, research shows

  • Successive Births, HRT Use Boost Joint Replacement Risks
    (28-Oct-2008)
    Early puberty also a factor in increased chance of knee, hip surgeries, study finds

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Rising Among U.S. Women
    (27-Oct-2008)
    Cases have increased since the mid-1990s, study shows

  • Etanercept, Methotrexate Safe for Juvenile RA
    (27-Oct-2008)
    Review finds use, even in combo, an effective long-term treatment

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis a Threat to the Heart
    (27-Oct-2008)
    Greater risk of heart attack, and more complications later, studies find

  • One-Quarter of Biologic Drugs Have Had Safety Issues
    (21-Oct-2008)
    International analysis finds 11% issued 'black box' warnings by FDA

  • Body Fat, Muscle Distribution Linked to RA Disability
    (02-Oct-2008)
    More fat on arms, legs tied to more inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, study says

  • FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs
    (04-Sep-2008)
    Officials want stronger labeling about fungal infection risk

  • Study Examines How Rheumatoid Arthritis Destroys Bone
    (22-Aug-2008)
    Enzyme called Smurf1 acts as signaling partner that turns off building-block proteins

  • B Cells Can Act Alone in Autoimmune Diseases
    (07-Aug-2008)
    Finding points to new interventions to control body's attack on its own healthy tissue

  • Drug Combo Improves Remission of Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (16-Jul-2008)
    Those on methotrexate-etanercept therapy 3 times less likely to have to stop working

  • Health Tip: Alleviating Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (09-Jul-2008)
    Potential treatments

  • Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease
    (30-Jun-2008)
    Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes

  • High Birth Weight Doubles Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (30-Jun-2008)
    Hormonal effects may be to blame, researchers say

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines Updated
    (26-Jun-2008)
    New rules called 'extensive' but not meant to crowd physicians' clinical judgment

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Boosts Melanoma Incidence
    (20-Jun-2008)
    Patients treated with methotrexate had a threefold increased risk of disease, report says

  • Autoimmune Disease Treatment May Not Dampen Immune System
    (19-Jun-2008)
    Targeting a key protein might reap rewards for people with asthma, MS, scientists say

  • FDA Panel Recommends Enbrel for Pediatric Patients
    (18-Jun-2008)
    But experts also express concern about psoriasis drug's possible risks for children; action follows agency warning that drug label needs strengthening

  • Golimumab Eases Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
    (11-Jun-2008)
    Monthly shot plus weekly methotrexate even pushed some into remission, study says

  • Drinking Cuts Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
    (05-Jun-2008)
    More than three drinks of alcohol a week can trim that risk by 50%, study says

  • FDA Starts Safety Review of Autoimmune Disorder Drugs
    (04-Jun-2008)
    Reports of increased cancer risk among young users of TNF blockers prompts action

  • Breast-feeding Might Shield Women From Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (13-May-2008)
    Childbearing had no such benefit if baby was bottle-fed, researchers noted

  • Chinese Ants Show Promise in Fighting Arthritis, Other Diseases
    (25-Apr-2008)
    Extract may prove beneficial against hepatitis, bacterial infections, study suggests

  • Researchers Identify New Genetic Links to Psoriasis
    (11-Apr-2008)
    Discovery of biological pathways could lead to treatments for other autoimmune diseases

  • New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Works for Adults, Children
    (21-Mar-2008)
    But the real test for tocilizumab lies in head-to-head drug trials, expert says

  • Health Tip: Understanding Autoimmune Diseases
    (07-Mar-2008)
    When the body begins to attack itself

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs May Lower Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
    (06-Mar-2008)
    Reducing inflammation helps blunt cardiovascular threats, study suggests

  • Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Won't Raise Blood Cancer Risk
    (29-Feb-2008)
    Methotrexate appears safe, but a lesser-used medication could boost odds for lymphoma, study finds

  • Depression Rarely Discussed With RA Patients
    (11-Feb-2008)
    Rheumatoid arthritis poses heightened risk, but it's talked about by only 20% of patients

  • Gene Linked to Inflammatory Arthritis Also Raises Heart Risks
    (07-Feb-2008)
    British study found HLA-DRB1 increased chances of dying from cardiovascular causes

  • Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Lower Production of B Cells
    (25-Jan-2008)
    Though millions take Enbrel, Humira, Remicade, mechanism behind medications was unclear

  • Modified-Release Prednisone May Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (17-Jan-2008)
    Pill timed to body's rhythms, helps with morning joint stiffness, researchers say

  • 46 Million Americans Suffer From Arthritis
    (04-Jan-2008)
    By 2030, 40% of U.S. adults will have the condition, experts say

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Boosts Heart Disease Threat
    (09-Nov-2007)
    But checking typical risk factors can help head off problems, research says

  • Drugs Can Ease Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (09-Nov-2007)
    3 trials show some success in helping children

  • Little Evidence Silicone Breast Implants Harm Health
    (31-Oct-2007)
    Review of data finds no link to most common illnesses

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Death Rate Unchanged
    (29-Oct-2007)
    Underlying inflammation may affect heart despite symptom relief, experts say

  • Meditation May Help Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers
    (28-Sep-2007)
    It eases the depression that often accompanies the condition, study finds

  • Genome Area Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (18-Sep-2007)
    DNA is involved in inflammation, immune response, scientists say

  • Genes Boost Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus
    (05-Sep-2007)
    Discoveries could lead to new treatments for autoimmune diseases, scientists say

  • RA Drugs Linked to Slight Skin Cancer Risk
    (29-Aug-2007)
    But the medications' benefits outweigh the downside, experts say

  • Vitamin A Compound Could Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (14-Jun-2007)
    Mouse study shows retinoic acid can ease inflammation

  • Study Rates New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs
    (13-Jun-2007)
    Abatacept, rituximab and tocilizumab may offer patients new options, experts say

  • Rheumatoid Illness, Smoking Can Harm Heart's Aorta
    (29-May-2007)
    And that can increase risks for aneurysm and heart attack, experts warn

  • Green Tea May Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (30-Apr-2007)
    Laboratory study is called preliminary, but promising

  • Genes Could Boost Arthritis Patients' Death Risk
    (27-Apr-2007)
    DNA may pose hazard for people with rheumatoid form of the disease

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug May Help Treat Type 2 Diabetes
    (11-Apr-2007)
    Study finds long-term glucose levels dropped significantly after 13 weeks of treatment

  • Protein May Be Key to Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (29-Mar-2007)
    Finding could lead to new therapies for the disease, study suggests

  • Arthritis Pain Processed in Emotion-Linked Brain Area
    (28-Mar-2007)
    Findings may offer a new target for treatment, study suggests

  • Stem Cell Finding Could Help Fight Autoimmune Disease
    (15-Mar-2007)
    Build-up of dead cells may trigger these illnesses, researchers say

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Boosts Cancer Death Risk: Study
    (27-Feb-2007)
    Researchers urge further investigation into targeted therapies to improve survival rate

  • Health Tip: Keep Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain at Bay
    (15-Feb-2007)
    Get enough rest, and watch what you eat

  • Health Tip: Understanding Autoimmune Disorders
    (14-Feb-2007)
    When the immune system attacks the body

  • New Score Helps Spot Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers
    (30-Jan-2007)
    Early detection is important to safe, effective treatment, experts say

  • Scientists Spot Key Autoimmune Disease Genes
    (22-Jan-2007)
    Discovery could unlock secrets to lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, even cancer, experts say

  • Gene-Altered Mouse a Boon to Rheumatoid Arthritis Research
    (29-Dec-2006)
    Animal model closely mirrors disease progression in humans, experts say

  • Health Tip: Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (27-Dec-2006)
    Symptoms may include joint pain, fever, and rash

  • Alcohol May Slow Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (18-Dec-2006)
    But results in mice might not apply to humans, scientists say

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis More Stubborn in Women
    (07-Dec-2006)
    Remission is much less likely than in male patients, study finds

  • Don't Expect Big Push for Celebrex for Juvenile Arthritis
    (30-Nov-2006)
    FDA panel recommends its use, but other treatment options exist, experts say

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds Won't Up Most Cancer Risk
    (12-Nov-2006)
    Major review finds increase in skin cancer for new biologic drugs, but not for other malignancies

  • Researchers Apologize for Disclosure Failure on Drug Study
    (07-Nov-2006)
    But the science behind review of rheumatoid arthritis treatments is sound

  • Acupuncture, Turmeric May Help Ease Arthritis
    (30-Oct-2006)
    They could be effective adjuncts to conventional treatment, studies suggest

  • Research Yields Family Clues to Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (29-Sep-2006)
    Women with affected brothers may have more severe disease, researchers find

  • Cancer Drug Gleevec May Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (14-Sep-2006)
    Mouse study suggests it might fight a range of autoimmune illnesses

  • Spinal Injections May Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (07-Sep-2006)
    Powerful drugs work better delivered this way, rat study shows

  • Research Yields Clues to Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (31-Aug-2006)
    Cellular targets could lead to treatments, scientists say

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs May Not Raise Cancer Risk
    (31-Aug-2006)
    Study found no increased danger for people taking newer TNF blockers

  • Women Smokers at Greater Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (04-Aug-2006)
    Study finds lighting up doubles odds among those without genetic risk

  • Proteins Hold Clues to Chronic Pain
    (26-Jul-2006)
    Patients with ongoing discomfort showed low blood levels of two cytokines, study finds

  • Twins Study Spots Three Rheumatoid Arthritis Genes
    (12-Jul-2006)
    Finding gives new clues to cause of the painful disease

  • New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Shows Promise
    (19-Jun-2006)
    Abatacept beat placebo in phase III trial

  • Biggest Specialty Drug Spending Increase Found With Anti-Inflammatories
    (07-Jun-2006)
    Report showed 33.9% jump in most popular class of medication

  • Poorer Kids With Juvenile Arthritis Fare Worse
    (30-May-2006)
    In study, lower family income meant lower quality of life

  • Good Communication Key to Rheumatoid Arthritis Care
    (26-May-2006)
    It builds trust between doctor and patient, study finds

  • Air Pollution Boosts Death Rates
    (22-May-2006)
    Those with diseases like diabetes, heart failure and rheumatoid arthritis are vulnerable, study finds

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs May Raise Cancer, Infection Risk
    (16-May-2006)
    TNF-blocking medicines are only used in severe cases, researchers note

  • 'Biologic' Drug Fights Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (28-Apr-2006)
    Rituximab could help patients with no other treatment option, experts say

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn't Boost Risk for Hearing Loss
    (07-Mar-2006)
    Study finds no difference when compared to those without immune disorder

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Won't Boost Lymphoma Risk
    (27-Feb-2006)
    Instead, study suggests disease-linked inflammation explains patients' heightened risk

  • Methotrexate Fights Rheumatoid Arthritis Second Time Around
    (23-Feb-2006)
    Drug can bring relief even if it failed patients the first time, study finds

  • Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (30-Jan-2006)
    In laboratory, statin drugs reduced rheumatoid cell proliferation

  • Drug Combo Works Best for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (09-Jan-2006)
    Autoimmune disease symptoms were reduced more than for either drug used alone

  • New Clue for Smoking's Impact on Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (09-Jan-2006)
    Habit activates genetic condition, sending immune system into overdrive, study finds

  • Fighting Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain on Many Fronts
    (02-Dec-2005)
    Experts say a myriad of interventions can help

  • Protein Helps Spur Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (02-Dec-2005)
    The finding might lead to new drugs against the crippling disease

  • Arthritis Drug May Ease Another Joint Disease
    (18-Nov-2005)
    Adalimumab may also fight ankylosing spondylitis, study finds

  • Arthritis Patients Missing Out on Aspirin Therapy
    (16-Nov-2005)
    Rheumatoid sufferers at higher risk of heart disease, study notes

  • Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis Raise Pregnancy Risks
    (15-Nov-2005)
    Study suggests obstetricians closely monitor women with these conditions

  • Cold Seasons Boost Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
    (14-Nov-2005)
    New study gives credence to what many patients already believe

  • Supplements Don't Help Mild Arthritis Sufferers: Study
    (14-Nov-2005)
    But glucosamine and chondroitin may help with moderate and severe pain

  • Cannabis-based Drug Eases Arthritis Pain
    (09-Nov-2005)
    Promising results from a small, early trial

  • Combo Therapy Best for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
    (28-Oct-2005)
    Biologics, steroids boost effect of conventional drugs, study finds

  • Mechanism Behind Autoimmune Diseases Found
    (21-Oct-2005)
    Triggering of harmful immune B cells starts inflammatory process, researchers say

  • Experts Issue Guidelines to Treat Juvenile Arthritis
    (04-Oct-2005)
    They focus on therapies tailored to individual patients

  • New Drug Helps Tough-to-Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (14-Sep-2005)
    Abatacept doubles chance of significant improvement, study finds

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Reportedly Less Severe
    (02-Sep-2005)
    Study shows declines in pain, disability from previous decades

  • Combo Drug Therapy Fights Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (19-Aug-2005)
    Methotrexate plus adalimumab five times better than methotrexate alone, experts say

  • Gene Therapy Offers Promise Against Arthritis
    (08-JUN-2005)
    First human trial shows treatment safe for rheumatoid disease

  • Key Player in Inflammation Found
    (27-APR-2005)
    Protein stops autoimmune response before damage is done

  • Second Oral Treatment For Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Works
    (20-APR-2005)
    Leflunomide, used in adult joint disease, is also effective for kids

  • Call for Volunteers for Rheumatic Disease Research
    (26-MAR-2005)
    People with arthritis, fibromylagia, lupus urged to provide data on their illness

  • Short-Term Celebrex Safe Against Cirrhosis
    (23-FEB-2005)
    One expert advised caution for longer-term use, however

  • Japan OKs Enbrel For Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (04-FEB-2005)
    The drug quiets a key inflammatory compound

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Attacks the Heart
    (03-FEB-2005)
    Study confirms it doubled the risk of heart failure in patients

  • Heart Risk Spikes After Stopping Painkillers
    (13-DEC-2004)
    More infarctions seen in first month after discontinuing NSAIDs

  • Too Much Red Meat May Boost Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
    (02-DEC-2004)
    Eating lots of it could double your chances of getting autoimmune disease, study says

  • Breast-Feeding May Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (04-NOV-2004)
    But irregular menstrual cycles raise risk, finds study

  • Bee Venom May Soothe Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (04-NOV-2004)
    Blocks genes that cause tissue swelling, study says

  • Steroid Raises Pneumonia Risk in RA Patients
    (18-OCT-2004)
    Prednisone much more risky than biologic drugs, study finds

  • Smoking Ups Chances of Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (07-OCT-2004)
    Habit increases risk in people with genetic predisposition to autoimmune disease

  • New Clue to Autoimmune Diseases Found
    (23-AUG-2004)
    Same antibody found in Grave's disease shows up in rheumatoid arthritis

  • Inflammatory Diseases Tied to Depression
    (04-AUG-2004)
    Scientists find more evidence of the connection between the two

  • Easing the Pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (01-AUG-2004)
    Simple techniques can relieve discomfort caused by the disease

  • Statins: The Next Miracle Drugs?
    (27-JUL-2004)
    Besides cutting cholesterol, they may fight breast cancer, even arthritis

  • Intensive Arthritis Therapy Helps Symptoms
    (20-JUL-2004)
    Monthly injections better for those with rheumatoid form

  • Aggressive Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis Pays Off
    (06-JUL-2004)
    Early combo of anti-rheumatic drugs gives long-term benefits to patients


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