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MMR booster vaccine does not appear to worsen disease activity in children with juvenile arthritis
Among children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis who had undergone primary immunization, the use of a measles-mumps-rubella booster compared with no booster did not result in worse JIA disease activity, according to a study in the June 19 issue of JAMA .
4 hrs ago | Journal Watch
MMR Booster Found Not to Increase Disease Activity in Juvenile Arthritis
Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis who've undergone primary vaccination for measles, mumps, and rubella do not risk an increase in arthritis activity after revaccination with a live attenuated booster, according to a JAMA study.
4 hrs ago | Yuma Sun
Arthritis takes different forms
DEAR DR. ROACH: You published an article in April discussing the differences between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
6 hrs ago | WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg
RECALL: Natura dog and cat food
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
8 hrs ago | Medical Daily
Juvenile Arthritis Symptoms Unaffected By MMR Booster Vaccines In Children
While children with juvenile arthritis have poor immunity, a new study finds that MMR booster shots can protect them from disease without worsening their arthritis.
8 hrs ago | WebMD
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Smoking, and Drinking Alcohol
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment May Not Work As Well for Heavier Patients
Overweight and obese people with rheumatoid arthritis are less likely to go into remission in the early stages of the disease and require much more drug treatment than people with normal weight, according to a new study.
14 hrs ago | News 4 Jax
Bubba, a 2A1 2-year-old English bulldog, was born with severe hip dysplasia that made it difficult and painful for him to walk.
19 hrs ago | Sunderland Echo
Schoolboy's battle with arthritis
The Highfield Community Primary School pupil suffered pains in his legs and his knees were constantly swollen, with mum Kayleigh, 27, initially thinking her son was getting tired from walking to school.
20 hrs ago | MediLexicon
Reducing Levels Of Nerve-Growth Factor May Be Key To Developing Better Pain Treatments For Arthritis
Arthritis is a debilitating disorder affecting one in 10 Canadians, with pain caused by inflammation and damage to joints.
20 hrs ago | MediLexicon
Self-Management Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Aided By Nurse-Led Programs
Data first presented at EULAR 2013, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism demonstrate the benefits of a nurse-led programme on patient self-management and the management of rheumatoid arthritis co-morbidities.
TWi Biotechnology Announces Completion of Patient Enrollment in Gout...
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II study is conducted in 8 major medical centers in .
'Senior' pets require special care
Dr. Nancy Bader poses with 16-year-old German Shepherd Cagney at Jason-Little Road Animal Clinic in Arlington, Texas, June 5, 2013.
Arthritis common in senior cats
Arthritis is quite common in older cats , as the cartilage that protects the joints starts to wear away, and the synovial fluid that cushions the bones in the joints decreases.
Physical Therapy in Persons With Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of musculoskeletal pain and disability. According to a study by Lawrence et al, an estimated 27 million Americans were living with OA in 2008.
The Consumer: The Heart Perils of Pain Relievers
Common pain relievers like ibuprofen and naproxen - called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or Nsaids - are the go-to drugs for headaches and pulled muscles, arthritis and menstrual cramps.
Migraines, Headaches, Autoimmune Thyroid Disease, Sjogren's, Lupus, Raynaud's, Dystonia, Migraine with Aura, chronic head and neck pain, Neuralgia, Back Pain, Foot Pain, Sciatica, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Joint Pain, Osteoporosis Patient educator and advocate Ellen Schnakenberg became proactive after being told her health situation was too ... (more)
Vienna Student Honored by Arthritis Foundation
Eight-year-old Genevieve Fischinger suffers from juvenile arthritis. But she won't let that stop her help others from fighting the disease.
Gideon was picked up by Animal Control on April 28 and was roughly seven...
Gideon was picked up by Animal Control on April 28 and was roughly seven months old at the time.
Research Opens Door To New Treatments To Improve ACL Tear Recovery For Athletes
Main Category: Sports Medicine / Fitness Also Included In: Bones / Orthopedics ; Arthritis / Rheumatology Article Date: 17 Jun 2013 - 1:00 PDT Striking the likes of Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose and Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez, tears in the anterior cruciate ligament are one of the most rampant and serious knee injuries among athletes.