Arthritis / Rheumatology News From Medical News TodayLatest Arthritis / Rheumatology News From Medical News Today.Improved Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission With Combined Therapy- July 18, 2008 For patients with active, early stage, moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis, a combination treatment with methotrexate and etanercept can improve remission and radiographic non-progression rates within one year in comparison with just methotrexate. Additionally, more patients are also able to remain employed. These conclusions are published in an article released early Online on July 16, 2008 in The Lancet.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115412.php Custom-Made Insoles Offer Relief To Sufferers Of Foot Pain- July 17, 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 shows. A team of Cochrane Researchers found that custom orthoses were safe interventions for foot pain in a number of different conditions. However, more research is required to develop an in depth understanding of their effectiveness.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115241.php Greater Relief From Osteoarthritis Symptoms Found In Joint Replacement Surgery- July 17, 2008 The long term health outcomes of hip or knee replacement surgery in older adults are excellent despite taking several weeks to recover, according to a report released on July 14, 2008 in the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMAArchives journals. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by inflammation caused by damage to the cartilage that cushions them. It causes debilitating pain and can seriously restrict mobility and physical ability.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115277.php New Survey Findings Reveal Emotional And Physical Toll Of Rheumatoid Arthritis And The Advancement Of Treatment Through "Generations"- July 16, 2008 Emotional and physical limitations are significant challenges cited by people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to the results released from two new, groundbreaking parallel surveys.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115123.php Depression And Antidepressants Increase Risk Of Falling In Later Life- July 16, 2008 Depression And Antidepressants Increase Risk Of Falling In Later Life Older people have a high risk for falls and the ensuing injuries. This risk, according to an article released on June 17, 2008 in the open-access journal PLoS ONE, is increased by the presence of depression, and increased even more with medication for depression. Falls are a common problem in seniors, who often have impairedreflexes and strength.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115077.php Ardea Biosciences' Advances RDEA806 Into Phase 2a Proof-of-Concept Study For Gout- July 10, 2008 Ardea Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: RDEA) announced that it has received regulatory approval to begin a Phase 2a proof-of-concept clinical trial evaluating RDEA806 in gout patients with hyperuricemia. Gout, also known as metabolic arthritis, is a painful and debilitating disease caused by abnormally elevated levels of uric acid in the blood stream, and is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis in men over 40. The Company also announced that gout specialist, Dr.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114458.php Ultraviolet Light Therapy Is As Beneficial For Darker Skin As Lighter Skin- July 9, 2008 An analysis of more than 100 patients has confirmed for the first time that darker-skinned patients benefit as those with lighter skin when given light therapy for morphea and related diseases, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers show. Phototherapy is the use of ultraviolet light to treat skin disorders, ranging from common problems such as acne and psoriasis to rarer conditions such as scleroderma and morphea, a hardening of the skin.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114273.php |