rheumatoid

Kannur University develops a side effect free drugs-lead for rheumatoid arthritis

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Kannur University develops a side effect free drugs-lead for rheumatoid arthritis

The Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology of Kannur University has developed a novel compound from a medicinal herb that has wide application in conditions of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and migraines and without side effects.  The article was published in the scientific journal Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio of Journals). The new compound requires only one-twelfth the dose of non-steroidal … Read more

Hobbies With Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Hobbies With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Lynn Marie Witt, 45, was diagnosed with RA almost 20 years ago, but she came to gardening much later, after a period of crisis in her life. The divorce came first. Then both her parents died. After that, Witt’s rheumatoid arthritis (RA) flared so badly she didn’t know how long she’d be able to walk. … Read more

Tips For Driving With RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

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Tips For Driving With RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

Driving with joint pain and stiffness can be a challenge. But rheumatoid arthritis (RA) shouldn’t keep you off the road. There are steps you can take to make your ride easier. What can you do? “The modifications are endless,” says Eron Bozec, an occupational therapist with the Driver Rehabilitation Program at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in … Read more

Low-Fat Vegan Diet May Bring Relief From Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Low-Fat Vegan Diet May Bring Relief From Rheumatoid Arthritis

April 25, 2022 – The aches and pains caused by rheumatoid arthritis appear to be connected to what we eat, but researchers haven’t been able to develop an ideal diet for patients. Now, a new study in women suggests that adopting a low-fat vegan diet and then getting rid of trigger foods may bring relief … Read more

Certain Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds May Help Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

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Certain Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds May Help Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In their search for a drug to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, scientists are taking a look at certain rheumatoid arthritis drugs. Preliminary findings suggest that a type of rheumatoid arthritis drug known as TNF inhibitors may lower dementia risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients who … Read more

Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Might Raise Heart, Cancer Risks

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Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Might Raise Heart, Cancer Risks

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Finding the right medication for rheumatoid arthritis isn’t easy, and a newer pill against the disease carries higher risks of heart attack, stroke and cancer than older RA drugs, a new clinical trial confirms. The study was mandated by the U.S. Food and … Read more

2 Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Tied to Lower Risk of Parkinson’s

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2 Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Tied to Lower Risk of Parkinson’s

By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Two rheumatoid arthritis drugs show potential for lowering the risk of Parkinson’s disease, new research shows. Some previous studies have found that people with rheumatoid arthritis have a lower risk of Parkinson’s, and it was suggested that a class of rheumatoid arthritis drugs called … Read more

Secondhand Smoke May Raise Kids’ Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk

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Secondhand Smoke May Raise Kids’ Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk

Aug. 23, 2021 — Did your parents light up when you were a kid? If so, you may have a higher risk of having rheumatoid arthritis as an adult, a new study suggests. Researchers found evidence that women whose parents smoked had a 75% higher risk of having the disorder. In people with rheumatoid … Read more

Traveling Pain-Free With Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Traveling Pain-Free With Rheumatoid Arthritis

SOURCES: Arthritis Foundation: “Travel.” Lenore Frost, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Conn. Hospital for Special Surgery: “Traveling with Rheumatoid Arthritis This Holiday Season.” Darlene Lee, NP, nurse practitioner, practice manager, rheumatology clinic, University of California, San Francisco. Jane McCabe, MS, OTR/L, CAPS, occupational therapist, Certified Aging-in-Place specialist, … Read more