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ARTHRITIS AROUND THE WEB

We continuously search the Web for arthritis news, information and updates -- bringing it to you here.

Link Telegraph: Second World War Veteran Discovers 'Arthritis' was German Bullet
A war veteran -- who thought he had arthritis -- discovered that his discomfort had actually been caused by a German bullet lodged in his hip for the last 66 years.
Link Reuters: Medication Fears Lead to Worse Side Effects
It may not be surprising, but a new study offers some proof that patients who are worried about their medications are more likely to have side effects from them.
Link AP: Roche Suspends Arthritis Drug Study After Deaths
Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche Group said Monday it has suspended a late-stage trial for a new rheumatoid arthritis and lupus drug after several patients died from infections.
Link Osocio: Arthritis Foundation Launches New OA Movement Campaign
The Fight Arthritis Pain campaign focuses on reaching adults 55+ who are currently living with or are at risk for osteoarthritis and empowers them to take simple steps that can change the course of the disease and improve the quality of their lives.
Link Times: Baby-boomers Leading the Way to Marijuana Legalization, Report Shows
Users of marijuana have long claimed that it works as a treatment for the aches and pains of aging, particularly arthritis, and that it is also an effective sleeping medication.
Link NFP: Giants' Phillips Ahead of Schedule with Rehab
Injuries piled up in a hurry on defense for the New York Giants last season, and one of the biggest blows was losing starting safety Kenny Phillips after two weeks to a degenerative arthritic condition in his left knee.
Link Gazette: Gout Increases Heart Attack Risk in Women, New Study Says
Women with gout have a 40 per cent increased risk of fatal and non-fatal heart attacks compared to women without the disease.
Link Reuters: Electro-acupuncture Shows Promise for Knee Arthritis
A modern twist on traditional acupuncture may bring some pain relief to people with knee arthritis, at least in the short term, a small study suggests.
Link NY Times: Insurers Helped Pay for TV Attack Ads
Five big health insurance companies funneled millions of dollars to the United States Chamber of Commerce for television commercials attacking Congressional efforts to overhaul the health care system.
Link NY Times: Why Does Health Care Cost So Much?
That question -- why medical care, and insurance to cover medical care, cost so much -- is at the core of the legislative debate in Washington.
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CREAKY CATACOMBS

Reported especially with your perspective and understanding of arthritis in mind. What matters most to those of us with arthritis.

Web page New Clinical Trial Announced for RA Patients
Study seeks rheumatoid arthritis patients currently taking methotrexate.
Web page Actemra Receives FDA Approval for Rheumatoid Arthritis
The FDA has approved Actemra for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the United States.
Web page Hand in Hand for RA -- Turning the Tables on Volunteerism
New campaign aims to redefine public service for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Web page Site Shares Tips for Better Living with RA
Sponsored by UCB, ReachBeyondRA.com aims to improve rheumatoid arthritis patients' quality of life.
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CJ News

 

NY1: Seth Chosen as 'NY'er of the Week'

Watch this report to hear about Seth, Dr. Laurie, CreakyJoints and the Global Healthy Living Foundation.

 

 

CreakyJoints Appreciates Our Nurses!

... And we hope you do, too!

We'd all like to extend a virtual hug to our rheumatology nurses who are so important to our care. To do this, we'd like you to meet Bridget, RA patient, and fan of her nurses.

 

 

Welcome to the New CreakyJoints.org!

Welcome to the new CreakyJoints.org Web community -- the hub for CreakyJoints' online and offline programming. Seth extends a virtual hug and welcomes you to your new CJ home in the two-minute video below.

At CreakyJoints, arthritis has never felt so good. And with our new Web site, arthritis has never looked so good.

 

 

CreakyJoints:  What We Do

CreakyJoints helps those with arthritis better manage their condition and lead healthier, happier lives -- through in-person patient events, CreakyJoints.org, and educational videos.

 

 

May 2008:  What is CreakyJoints.org?

Seth invites you to check out CreakyJoints.org and our various offerings in this 1-minute audio clip.

 

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