About ArthritisGet the latest headlines from the About.com Arthritis GuideSite.10 Most Popular Arthritis Drugs Prescribed by Rheumatologists- June 27, 2008 What are the 10 most popular arthritis drugs prescribed by rheumatologists A rheumatologist is a medical doctor (M.D.) who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and related...http://arthritis.about.com/b/a/257783.htm 2008 ACR Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines Released- June 26, 2008 Rheumatoid arthritis treatments include medication options that have expanded over the last decade. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has released its 2008 guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis treatments -- an...http://arthritis.about.com/b/a/257782.htm Is the Arthritis Painkiller Darvocet Really Dangerous- June 24, 2008 Darvocet is a popular medication prescribed to relieve arthritis pain. Darvocet is a combination of acetaminophen and propoxyphene. According to Public Citizen, a National Non-Profit Public Interest Organization, "Darvocet,...http://arthritis.about.com/b/a/257781.htm Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Methotrexate Raises Cancer Risk- June 22, 2008 Methotrexate has been tied to an increased risk of melanoma, as well as other malignancies, for rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with the medication. An Australian study compared 459 rheumatoid arthritis...http://arthritis.about.com/b/a/257780.htm 10 Ways to Ensure Drug Safety - Advice for Arthritis Patients- June 20, 2008 Drug safety is partly the patient's responsibility. Arthritis patients should take certain measures to ensure drug safety. Patients should learn about their medications so they can make informed decisions with...http://arthritis.about.com/b/a/257777.htm Lupus Severity Greater With Southern European Ancestry- June 19, 2008 There is a correlation between lupus severity and ancestry, according to a presentation at EULAR (the annual congress of the European League Against Rheumatism) and a report from the Arthritis...http://arthritis.about.com/b/a/257779.htm Cymbalta Approved for Fibromyalgia Treatment- June 16, 2008 Cymbalta has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management of fibromyalgia. Cymbalta, generic name duloxetine HCl, is a medicine developed by drugmaker Eli Lilly and...http://arthritis.about.com/b/a/257778.htm Flip-Flops Can Cause Orthopedic Problems and Joint Pain- June 14, 2008 Flip-flops are a huge part of the summer scene. While they may be stylish and initially comfortable, thong-style flip-flops may actually cause orthopedic problems and joint pain. How could...http://arthritis.about.com/b/a/257776.htm Prednisolone Comparable to Naproxen for Gout Relief- June 13, 2008 Gout is recognized as an increasingly common inflammatory joint disease. The condition is considered one of the most painful types of arthritis and it requires fast, effective, and safe treatment....http://arthritis.about.com/b/a/257775.htm |