The drug rituximab reduces disease activity in people with the relapsing-remitting form of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to two new studies. Rituximab selectively targets and depletes a subset of immune cells called B-cells by targeting a specific protein on the cell surface....
One in 10 Americans has moderate to severe chronic pain, most often due to osteoarthritis, back ailments or injury. Unfortunately, pain is...
Coughing reduces the pain of a needle being inserted into the skin for a local anesthetic, an intravenous (IV) line or when...
More than 100 million Americans have intractable pain from arthritis, cancer, fibromyalgia, an accident or another source. If conventional measures, such as...
Traditionally, doctors recommended that I patients "go slowly" in treating rheumatoid arthritis-start by using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as...
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory condition that affects an estimated 2 million Americans. It typically occurs in the hands and feet, resulting...
People who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) should take a low-dose aspirin once a day I because they are more likely to develop...
Rheumatoid arthritis is caused when the immune system begins attacking the body itself, causing pain and inflammation in the joints. It is...
The controversial multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri also reduces vision loss associated with the disease by 47%, a new study found. Exciting Research...
Rheumatoid arthritis isn't just about achy joints. This condition can also affect other parts of the body. In severe cases,...
Consider these shopping suggestions from the Arthritis Foundation... Avoid products that are difficult to grasp or require twisting to open and close....
New developments in medications and improvements in surgery have brightened the outlook for people who have arthritis. While most forms of arthritis...