Weather and Arthritis: Do You Feel the Storm Approaching?
Does weather affect arthritis symptoms? The answer depends on who you ask. The debate about the effect of weather changes on joint pain...

Abbott's HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) FDA-Approved For Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
The US FDA has recently approved the marketing of Abbott's HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) as a treatment for adult patients with moderate to se...

Can I Exercise Even If I Have Arthritis?
A common question indeed! Diabetics are prone to arthropathies. Or shall we say joint pains due to arthritis affect almost every pa...

Lodotra: Modified-Release Prednisone for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lodotra is a modified-release form of prednisone. When compared to standard immediate-release prednisone, rheumatoid arthritis patient...

Chik fever: Funny name, serious threat
What's in a name? In the case of Chikungunya fever, a mosquito-borne disease that is becoming a growing concern around the world, a fun...

HOW DO THEY TREAT A LUMP OR CYST ON THE HAND OFTEN ON THE WRIST A GANGLION CYST IS A FLUID FILLED SAC THE GANGLION CAN PRESS ON A NERVE
HOW DO THEY TREAT A LUMP OR CYST ON THE HAND OFTEN ON THE WRIST A GANGLION CYST IS A FLUID FILLED SAC THE GANGLION CAN PRESS ON A NERVE...

Amgen Probed in NJ for Improper Marketing of Enbrel
Just in case Amgen s anemia drug woes weren t enough, the company is now under investigation for how it marketed its rheumatoid art...

Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?
Can cracking your knuckles cause arthritis? Is cracking your knuckles just an irritating habit or is it actually harmful? Understanding...

Handicapping the Blockbuster Drugs of the Future
Sure, the drug industry is in the midst of an R&D slump. But that doesn t mean the tap has gone completely dry.To wit, our colleague ...