9-Nov-1997 12:00 AM EST
Two Drugs Provide Protection from Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Two drugs already on the market show promise in the fight against steroid-induced osteoporosis, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology National Scientific Meeting Nov. 9-12 in Washington, D.C.

11-Nov-1997 12:00 AM EST
New Agent Blocks Substance That Causes Joint Destruction in Osteoarthritis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

A new agent blocks a key substance that helps cause cartilage destruction in osteoarthritis, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology National Scientific Meeting Nov. 9-12 in Washington, D.C.

9-Nov-1997 12:00 AM EST
Antibiotic Provides Significant Improvement in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

An antibiotic commonly used to treat acne also provides significant improvement for people with early rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study presented at the American College of Rheumatology National Scientific Meeting Nov. 9-12 in Washington, D.C.

10-Nov-1997 12:00 AM EST
Polymer Provides New Joint Surface in Osteoarthritis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

A new polymer which can be introduced into a joint using minimally invasive techniques may one day provide relief for millions of people with osteoarthritis, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology National Scientific Meeting.

10-Nov-1997 12:00 AM EST
Group Exercise Important to Achieve Fitness in Rheumatic Disease Patients
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

A group program of moderate conditioning exercise for people with rheumatic diseases can have significant therapeutic long-term effects, according to research presented at the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals National Scientific Meeting Nov. 9-12 in Washington, D.C.

10-Nov-1997 12:00 AM EST
Quadriceps Exercises Reduce Pain, Disability in Osteoarthritis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Simple exercise of the quadriceps muscle can reduce knee pain and disability associated with osteoarthritis, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology National Scientific Meeting Nov. 9-12 in Washington, D.C.

10-Nov-1998 12:00 AM EST
Identify Possible Connection in JRA
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Researchers have discovered a possible link between two factors suspected of contributing to the onset of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), they reported at the peer-reviewed American College of Rheumatology National Scientific Meeting Nov. 8-12 in San Diego, Calif.

11-Nov-1998 12:00 AM EST
Acupuncture Ineffective for Rheumatoid Arthritis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Acupuncture, an ancient East Asian therapy using needles to redirect channels of energy in the body, does not appear to be effective for patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, researchers reported at the peer-reviewed American College of Rheumatology National Scientific Meeting Nov. 8-12 in San Diego, Calif.

11-Nov-1998 12:00 AM EST
Many Women Lack Information About Estrogen Use
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Two-thirds of women surveyed did not understand that estrogen replacement therapy is an important way to combat osteoporosis, researchers reported at the peer-reviewed American College of Rheumatology National Scientific Meeting Nov. 8-12 in San Diego, Calif.

10-Nov-1998 12:00 AM EST
Methotrexate Halves Premature Death Rate
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Methotrexate, prescribed by rheumatologists for decades, reduces the risk of death from rheumatoid arthritis complications by up to 50 percent, researchers reported at the peer-reviewed American College of Rheumatology National Scientific Meeting Nov. 8-12 in San Diego, Calif.

11-Nov-1998 12:00 AM EST
Osteoarthritis of the Hip: Strong Genetic Link
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Results of a twin study show that genetic factors have a substantial influence on the occurrence of osteoarthritis of the hip, researchers reported at the peer-reviewed American College of Rheumatology National Scientific Meeting Nov. 8-12 in San Diego, Calif.

9-Nov-1998 12:00 AM EST
Peptide May Prevent Serious Lupus Complication
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Researchers have discovered a technique that may be able to prevent kidney damage caused by lupus, they reported at the peer-reviewed American College of Rheumatology National Scientific Meeting Nov. 8-12 in San Diego, Calif.

9-Nov-1998 12:00 AM EST
New Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis Pass Review
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New weapons in the fight against rheumatoid arthritis were presented at the peer-reviewed American College of Rheumatology National Scientific Meeting Nov. 8-12 in San Diego, Calif.

15-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Etanercept Effective in Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Etanercept, a soluble TNF-alpha receptor approved last year for adult rheumatoid arthritis, is safe and effective for treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 13--17 in Boston.

16-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Glucosamine Sulfate Reduces Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Glucosamine sulfate, a dietary supplement sold over the counter in the United States and as a prescription drug in Europe, reduces the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 13--17 in Boston.

15-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Alendronate Increases Bone Mass in Children
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Alendronate significantly improves bone mass in children and adolescents with secondary osteoporosis, a complication of chronic steroid use. Steroids are widely used in the treatment of noninfectious inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatic disease, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 13--17 in Boston.

16-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Daily Aspirin May Not Be Necessary
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), commonly used to treat the symptoms of arthritis, prevent blood clotting just as much as a daily dose of aspirin does, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 13--17 in Boston.

17-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Arthritis Patients Use Self-Management Techniques
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Arthritis patients use dozens of techniques to manage their disease, but drugstore remedies and health providers still top the list, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 13--17 in Boston.

16-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Hip Replacements, Fewer Complications in High Volume Centers
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Mortality and complication rates of total hip replacements decrease as hospitals' and surgeons' procedure volume increases. according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 13--17 in Boston.

Released: 13-Sep-2000 12:00 AM EDT
New Osteoarthritis Treatment Guidelines Released
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New guidelines for the medical management of osteoarthritis will be published in the September issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism. Due to major advancements in the understanding of this disease, the ACR has updated its guidelines after only five years.

30-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EST
Abnormal Pain Memory Helps to Explain Fibromyalgia
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The symptoms of fibromyalgia may be the result of a central nervous system that "remembers" pain sensations for an abnormally long time, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia.

30-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EST
Slow Growth in Childhood May Lead to Hip Fracture Later in Life
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

An abnormally slow rate of growth during childhood may mean a greater chance of a hip fracture decades later, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting Oct. 29 ñ Nov. 2 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

30-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EST
Parental Attitudes Influence Sick Children's Social Adjustment
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Parents' perceptions of their children's health status may be a self-fulfilling prophecy, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting Oct. 29 -- Nov. 2 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

30-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EST
Smoking May Increase Risk of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Rheumatoid arthritis may join heart disease and lung cancer as diseases for which cigarette smoking increases risk, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting Oct. 29 ñ Nov. 2 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

30-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EST
Soccer Knee Injury Increases Risk of Arthritis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Sports injuries in youth can lead to arthritis at a relatively young age, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting Oct. 29 ñ Nov. 2 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Released: 14-Jul-2001 12:00 AM EDT
New Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis Treatment Guidelines
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Due to major advancements in the understanding and management of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, the American College of Rheumatology has updated its guidelines after only five years.

12-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Another Option for Patients with Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

People with rheumatoid arthritis who take methotrexate but continue to have active arthritis may have further improvement in arthritis control with the addition of a new injectable treatment called anakinra.

12-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

People with rheumatoid arthritis who are already taking methotrexate may have further improvement in arthritis control with the addition of a new injectable treatment called adalimumab, according to research presented at the ACR Annual Scientific Meeting.

12-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
A New Option for Treating Ankylosing Spondylitis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

People with ankylosing spondylitis who are treated with etanercept, an anti TNF therapy which has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, may experience significant improvement in pain and mobility.

12-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Skip the Decaf Coffee and Have a Cup of Tea Instead
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Drinking decaffeinated coffee may increase your risk developing rheumatoid arthritis if you're an older woman, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 10 - 15 in San Francisco, California.

12-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
A Potential New Drug Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

CDP870, a potential new anti-TNF therapy, shows promising results in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 10 - 15 in San Francisco, California.

12-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
New Therapies for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Two investigational therapies show promise in treating rheumatoid arthritis, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 10 - 15 in San Francisco, California.

12-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Unlike Aspirin, NSAIDS May Not Reduce the Risk of Heart Attacks
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

It appears that most of the aspirin-type medications referred to as NSAIDs do not decrease the risk of heart attacks with the exception of one, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in San Francisco, California.

12-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
RA Sufferers: Early Treatment May Mean Better Quality of Life
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Treating rheumatoid arthritis early on is the key to better outcomes and decreased disability, according to several sets of research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 10 - 15 in San Francisco, California.

12-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Tai Chi May Help People with Osteoarthritis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

A Tai Chi exercise program may result in less pain and fewer difficulties with daily activities, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 10 - 15 in San Francisco, California.

12-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Treatment for Connective Tissue Disease-Associated Heart and Lung Problems
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Treprostinil, a structural analogue of naturally occurring prostacyclin, has been shown to be safe and effective in the treatment of patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with various forms of connective tissue disease.

Released: 8-Feb-2002 12:00 AM EST
Release of Update to Guidelines for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Updated guidelines for the management of rheumatoid arthritis have been published in the an official journal of the American College of Rheumatology.

26-Oct-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Care by a Rheumatologist Means Better Treatment for Many Arthritis Sufferers
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Greater access to a rheumatologist, a specialist who treats arthritis, may mean better care and an earlier start of treatment for patients with arthritis, according to research.

26-Oct-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Prompt Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis Decreases Work Disability
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Initial aggressive drug treatment may prevent work disability in patients with early stage rheumatoid arthritis, according to research.

26-Oct-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Arthritis Patients' Anti-Inflammatory Drugs May Increase Benefit of Aspirin in Preventing Heart Attack
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Patients on low-dose aspirin therapy who had been prescribed a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in the first year following a heart attack were less likely to suffer a recurrent acute heart attack in that year compared to those who had not been prescribed an NSAID, according to research.

26-Oct-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Effective Treatment Means Less Cost, Improved Quality of Life for Arthritis Sufferers
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

A new study shows that highly effective therapies for rheumatoid arthritis may be cost-effective in the treatment of this expensive disease by improving patients functional status, their ability to work, and by lessening the other costs of treating patients, according to research.

26-Oct-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Arthritis Patients Receive Effective Care in Nurse-Led Clinics
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Arthritis patients are as effectively managed in nurse-led clinics as they are in clinics led by new doctors, and they may even be more satisfied with their care, according to research.

26-Oct-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients with HMO Coverage May Not Have Access to New Medications
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Health maintenance organizations strive to lower the cost of rheumatoid arthritis care by reducing the use of new medications, not by lowering the number of hospital admissions or surgeries, according to research.

26-Oct-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Cancer Drug May Help Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Rituximab may treat rheumatoid arthritis in novel way by more selectively targeting the B cells, which make antibodies that contribute to the disease process, according to research.

26-Oct-2002 12:00 AM EDT
A Lyme Disease Education Program that Works
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Targeting an at-risk population through interactive education may result in a significantly reduced chance of contracting Lyme disease, according to research.

27-Oct-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Abbott Laboratories Endows the ACR/REF/Abbott Endowment for Rheumatology Development
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation announced today that Abbott Laboratories has donated $3.5 million to an endowment program that will ensure the continued recruitment of rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals for years to come.

17-Oct-2003 12:50 PM EDT
Role of Chopstick Use in Developing OA of the Hand
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The mechanical stress of chopstick use is associated with prevalent osteoarthritis of the hand, according to research presented this week. The study recruited 2,507 60-year-old residents from random Beijing neighborhoods.

17-Oct-2003 1:00 PM EDT
Compliance with Guidelines Could Reduce Fracture Risk
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Despite the availability of medications to decrease the fracture risk that comes with long-term corticosteroid treatment, fracture risk remains elevated, suggesting that preventive treatments are underused.

17-Oct-2003 1:20 PM EDT
Sustained Relief from Back Pain even After Treatment is Stopped
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Prevention of back pain in women with osteoporosis can last up to 18 months beyond the end of treatment with teriparatide, a new medication used to treat osteoporosis, according to research presented this week.

17-Oct-2003 2:00 PM EDT
Benefits of Osteoporosis Treatment on Fracture Risk
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Reduction in fracture risk from risedronate, a medication commonly used to treat patients who have osteoporosis, is seen even in patients who have only small improvements in bone mass, according to research presented this week.


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