Arthritis Care Research News Alerts

• Older, Lower Income Patients Least Likely to See a Specialist for Lupus Despite advances in treatment, SLE remains a serious disease. Recent study show less favorable outcomes in older patients and patients on lower income.
  Arthritis Care Research News Alerts, April 01, 2007
• Complications Following Hip Replacement In Obese Patients This study evaluated the effects of obesity on complications and outcomes following total hip replacements in men and women
  Arthritis Care Research News Alerts, March 01, 2007
• Appearance And Depression In Patients With Rheumatic Disease The relationship between physical appearance concerns and psychological distress (depression and anxiety) in patients with RA and lupus is presented in this study.
  Arthritis Care Research News Alerts, March 01, 2007
• Exercise Has No Effect on Risk of Knee Osteoarthritis Obesity is a major risk factor for knee OA, yet it is not clear whether weight-bearing activity may be harmful to people who are overweight. This question is examined in this study.
  Arthritis Care Research News Alerts, January 01, 2007
• Assessing the Cost of Juvenile Arthritis The economic impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, the most common rheumatic disease in childhood, is examined in this study.
  Arthritis Care Research News Alerts, January 01, 2007
• Knee Function Reduced Following Surgery Due to Decreased Strength This study investigated muscle strength, performance, and outcomes as perceived by patients several years after undergoing a meniscectomy.
  Arthritis Care Research News Alerts, November 01, 2006
• Exercise May Reduce Need for Inpatient Rehabilitation This study examined whether an exercise program prior to hip or knee replacement would benefit patients in terms of function, pain, and muscle strength before or after surgery.
  Arthritis Care Research News Alerts, September 01, 2006
• Weight Training and Disease Progression in OA Patients Weakness in the quadriceps can be a risk factor for knee OA, but it may be the easiest one to prevent.
  Arthritis Care Research News Alerts, September 01, 2006
• Tumor Necrosis Factor Blockers May Not Cause Cancer After All Study finds no increased risk of lymphoma or tumors associated with anti-tnf therapy over methotrexate use among rheumatoid arthritis patients
  Arthritis Care Research News Alerts, August 01, 2006
• New Cell-Based Targets for Treating Autoimmune Inflammatory Diseases Studies Uncover Platelet-Regulating Gene Mutation Involved in Lupus Nephritis and Novel Adhesion Molecule Implicated in Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Arthritis Care Research News Alerts, August 01, 2006
• Assessment of Coxib Ultilization For NSAID Gastroprotection Were COX-2 Inhibitors Broadly Prescribed to Reduce Gastrointestinal Toxicity Prior to the Market Withdrawals?
  Arthritis Care Research News Alerts, July 01, 2006
• Understanding What People With Arthritis Believe About Study of Perceived Exercise Barriers, Enablers, and Benefits Suggests Ways to Increase the Rates of Regular Exercise Among Arthritis Patients
  Arthritis Care Research News Alerts, July 01, 2006