Autism May Be Linked to Mom's Autoimmune Disease
Health - July 6, 2009
Possible causes of disorder should now include celiac disease, study suggests
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Too Much Texting Can Spell Neck, Arm Pain
Health - July 6, 2009
Hunching over, using one thumb increases the risk, study shows
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FDA Advisers Urge Smaller Doses of Acetaminophen
Health - June 30, 2009
The concern is that the drug can cause liver damage, even death, if used improperly
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New Drug Promising Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
Health - June 29, 2009
Golimumab might help where similar drugs failed, research finds
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New Drug Shows Promise for Rheumatoid Arthriitis
Health - June 26, 2009
Small, early study finds few long-term side effects
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Knee Replacement Considered a Good Value
Health - June 22, 2009
Study finds it appears cost-effective for those with severe arthritis
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Herb May Offer Hope for Autoimmune Diseases
Health - June 4, 2009
In lab and mice studies, compound halts disease without crimping immune system
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Might Fight Swine Flu
Health - May 29, 2009
It helps regulate the immune system's response, study with mice shows
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Ankle Replacement Device Approved
Health - May 28, 2009
For people with deformed or arthritic joint
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Ankle Replacement System Lets Feet Move
Health - May 28, 2009
FDA says it's an improvement over fusion surgery
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Improved Hip Implants Can Last 20 Years
Health - May 18, 2009
Younger, active patients will benefit from cement-less version, researchers say
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Cimzia Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Health - May 14, 2009
Previously sanctioned for Crohn's disease
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Health Tip: Triggers for Foot Arthritis
Health - May 8, 2009
What may be responsible for your arthritic symptoms
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Chlamydia Infection May Play Role in Type of Arthritis
Health - May 6, 2009
Study ties bacterial exposure to tender joints in group of inflammatory diseases
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Simponi Approved for Immune-Related Arthritis
Health - April 24, 2009
A drug injected monthly
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Once-a-Year Drug Helps Counter Steroid-Linked Bone Loss
Health - April 10, 2009
Reclast injection beat daily pill at restoring bone for patients with asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, study found
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New Drug May Help Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
Health - April 9, 2009
Study shows golimumab improved physical function, eased symptoms
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Living Near Major Road May Boost Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
Health - April 1, 2009
And women closest to traffic were 63 percent more likely to develop the disease, study says
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Health Tip: Recognizing Arthritis in the Thumb
Health - March 25, 2009
Here's a list of possible symptoms
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Collaborative Care Helps Ease Chronic Pain
Health - March 24, 2009
Successful intervention included doctor training, patient education and feedback
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Osteoporosis May Raise Risk for Vertigo
Health - March 23, 2009
Impaired calcium metabolism may be the link, researchers say
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Stem Cells: 10 Diseases They May—or May Not—Cure
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Lindsay Lyon
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Health - March 13, 2009
Embryonic stem cell research is poised to expand. Could an array of treatments or cures come next?
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Scientists ID Biomarkers for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Health - March 12, 2009
Blood samples from women had higher levels of 2 proteins before they developed disease
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Hip Osteoarthritis Therapy No Better Than Placebo
Health - March 6, 2009
FDA-approved injection for knees less effective in deep joint areas, study finds
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