arthritis

Most Sports Don't Raise Risk of Knee Osteoarthritis

WebMD Health  Mon, 11/07/2011 - 17:46

While most sports don't seem to raise the risk of knee arthritis, some sports do seem to be particularly hard on the knees.


 

Statement from Secretary Sebelius on World Arthritis Day

HHS News and Events  Tue, 10/11/2011 - 23:01

Today is World Arthritis Day, a perfect time to get the word out to friends and loved ones about some of the simple steps that you can take to prevent and manage arthritis.


 

Gene find 'may curb chronic pain'

BBC News | Health | World Edition  Thu, 09/08/2011 - 19:00

A gene responsible for chronic pain has been identified, which researchers say could lead to drugs for treating long-lasting back pain, arthritis and headaches.


 

Arthroscopy and open surgery are equally efficacious in treating...

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health  Thu, 07/07/2011 - 22:00

(Hospital for Special Surgery) Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have found that in comparison to open surgery, arthroscopic treatment of a common hip problem that leads to arthritis produces similar outcomes in terms of repairing structural problems in most patients.


 

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Smoking, and Drinking Alcohol

WebMD Health  Fri, 06/24/2011 - 09:25

Mid aged woman smoking cigarette

WebMD talks to experts about how smoking and drinking affect rheuamtoid arthritis.


 

New Oral RA Drug Works in Unique Way

WebMD Health  Fri, 06/03/2011 - 10:09

Senior woman rubbing aching hands

An oral rheumatoid arthritis drug called tofacitinib improved symptoms better than placebo and worked quickly in patients who had not responded to other medicines.


 

5 Steps to Physical Therapy Success

WebMD Health  Mon, 04/04/2011 - 09:46

Finding it hard to keep up with your PT for rheumatoid arthritis?

Try these tips to make it easier.


 

Poor Sleep May Worsen RA Symptoms

WebMD Health  Wed, 02/16/2011 - 11:06

senior man awake in bed

People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who don’t sleep well face significant risks of greater functional disability due to pain and fatigue symptoms associated with poor sleep quality, a new study shows.


 

RA Accommodations at Work

WebMD Health  Tue, 01/25/2011 - 10:10

Having trouble coping with rheumatoid arthritis at work?

See what accommodations for RA may help you keep your job.


 

10 Serious Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

WebMD Health  Tue, 01/11/2011 - 12:25

Arthritic hands

You know that joint pain is a symptom of RA, or rheumatoid arthritis.

But do you know the 10 serious symptoms you should never ignore? WebMD explains what they are.