News tagged with american college of rheumatology


Vitamin C does not lower uric acid levels in gout patients

Despite previous studies touting its benefit in moderating gout risk, new research reveals that vitamin C, also known ascorbic acid, does not reduce uric acid (urate) levels to a clinically significant degree in patients ...

Health created May 16, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may affect abortion rate in women

A new study published in the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) journal, Arthritis Care & Research, reveals that women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who were on methotrexate (MTX), a drug commonly used to reduce inflam ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Apr 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

ACR supports patients' access to treatments act of 2013

(HealthDay)—The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has joined the Coalition for Accessible Treatments, in support of the Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013, which will reduce the out-of-pocket ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

ACR: Strontium ranelate cuts progression of knee OA

(HealthDay)—The osteoporosis therapeutic strontium ranelate (SrRan) reduces radiographic and radiological progression of knee osteoarthritis, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Nov 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Extra pounds linked to rheumatoid arthritis risk in women

(HealthDay)—Overweight and obese women are at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Nov 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Infections in rheumatoid arthritis patients—study finds way to pinpoint risk

Rheumatoid arthritis alone is painful and disabling, but it also puts patients at higher risk of death. The greater susceptibility to infections that accompanies the autoimmune disorder is one reason. Assessing the danger ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Sep 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Obesity epidemic fueling rise in rheumatoid arthritis among women

Obesity and the painful autoimmune disorder rheumatoid arthritis are each becoming more common, raising a logical question: Could one have something to do with the other? For women, it appears there is a link, Mayo Clinic ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Apr 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Not taking gastroprotective drugs prescribed with anti-inflammatory medicines

To relieve pain, arthritis sufferers are prescribed medications that may include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors, both of which can irritate the digestive tract. At times ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Apr 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

American College of Rheumatology releases first classification criteria for polymyalagia rheumatica

The American College of Rheumatology has released the first classification criteria for polymyalgia rheumatica – aimed at helping physicians identify patients with this condition, which occurs in persons aged 50 years ...

Inflammatory disorders created Mar 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0