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For This Mom, Rare Bone Disease Is a Family Affair

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Arthritis News FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Most people expect some risk in activities like mountain biking or rollerblading, but few would expect to end up in the emergency room with a broken thigh bone from doing a squat. That’s exactly what happened to Rachel Jones, 39, who […]

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CT Scan vs. MRI

CT scan vs. MRI quick comparison of differences Picture: A medical technician prepares a patient for an MRI to check for a possible brain tumor CT scans utilize X-rays to form images inside the body while MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses powerful magnetic fields and radiofrequency pulses to produce detailed pictures of organs and other […]

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FDA Approves First Treatment for ILD With Systemic Sclerosis, Scleroderma

Latest Arthritis News MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted the first approval for a drug to slow the decline of pulmonary function in interstitial lung disease associated with systemic sclerosis or scleroderma (SSc-ILD), the agency announced Friday. Ofev (nintedanib) capsules were approved in 2014 to treat adults […]

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How to Fight Hidden Causes of Inflammation

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Arthritis News TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Tamping down inflammation is a must for people with a chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. But you can be exposed to damaging inflammation without having a specific medical condition. Inflammation prevents the body from adequately reacting to stressors […]

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Hypermobility Syndrome

Hypermobility Syndrome Knee Pain Knee pain is a common problem that can originate in any of the bony structures compromising the knee joint (femur, tibia, fibula), the kneecap (patella), or the ligaments and cartilage (meniscus) of the knee. Knee pain can be aggravated by exercise, affected by the surrounding muscles and their movements, and be […]

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Osteoarthritis (OA)

What are osteoarthritis home remedies and treatment options? Aside from weight reduction and avoiding activities that exert excessive stress on the joint cartilage, there is no specific medical treatment to halt cartilage degeneration or to repair damaged cartilage in osteoarthritis. There is no medication to stop osteoarthritis (disease-modifying medication). The goal of treatment in osteoarthritis […]

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hyaluronate (hyaluronan, Hyalgan, Supartz, Euflexxa, Orthovisc)

What is hyaluronate injection, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Hyaluronic acid is a natural chemical that is found in almost all species of animal and in various parts of the human body. It works as a biological lubricant, reducing friction between adjacent tissues. It is present in high amounts in joints and […]

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Health Tip: Preventing Flat Feet

(HealthDay News) — Flat feet occurs when one foot or both feet have a flatter-than-normal arch, says the Institute for Preventive Foot Health. Latest Arthritis News About 18 million adults in the United States have the condition. The institute says cases that aren’t inherited may be prevented by: Wearing well-designed footwear. Looking for wide toe […]

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secukinumab (Cosentyx)

What is secukinumab? What is secukinumab used for? Secukinumab is an injectable biologic drug that suppresses the immune system and is used for the treatment of psoriasis. It is an antibody that binds to interleukin 17A (IL-17A), a chemical produced by cells in the body that stimulates immune reactions. Scientists believe that psoriasis is caused […]

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auranofin (Ridaura)

What is auranofin, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Auranofin is an oral, gold-containing chemical (salt) used for treating rheumatoid arthritis. Other gold salts available are injectable and include aurothioglucose (Solganal) and gold sodium thiomalate (Myochrysine). It is not well understood exactly how gold salts work. In patients with inflammatory arthritis, such as […]