ARTHRITIS AROUND THE WEB

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.