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This systematic review investigates the effectiveness of exercise interventions in improving disease-related characteristics in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Rheumatology (Rheumatology) - Wed, 19 March 2008
http://rheumatology.oxfordjournals.org/
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A gluten-free vegan diet may improve the health of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research from Karolinska Institutet. The diet has a beneficial effect on several risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Karolinska Institutet (Rheumatology) - Wed, 19 March 2008
http://ki.se/ki/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=130&l=en
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The advice in the NICE guideline covers the treatment, advice and support that people who have osteoarthritis should be offered by their healthcare professional and when being referred to specialist care.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Rheumatology) - Thu, 28 February 2008
http://www.nice.org.uk
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The endogenous opioid endomorphin-1 plays an anti-inflammatory role in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and adjuvant-induced polyarthritis.
Medscape (Rheumatology) - Thu, 28 February 2008
http://www.medscape.com
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A systematic review has been performed to determine the efficacy of acupuncture in knee osteoarthritis: 11 randomized trials have been identified, involving more than 2000 participants, realized through needle introduction in the traditional points belonging to meridians (with or without application of current) and pain and function evaluation for a period of 6 months.
MedNews (Rheumatology) - Wed, 2 January 2008
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has today (24 October) published final guidance on the use of the tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) inhibitors adalimumab, etanercept and infliximab for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Rheumatology) - Tue, 30 October 2007
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Pregnancy is an issue that should be discussed with all patients with rheumatic diseases who are in the reproductive age group. Infertility is rarely due to the disease but can be associated with cyclophosphamide therapy.
Rheumatology (Rheumatology) - Tue, 23 October 2007
http://rheumatology.oxfordjournals.org/
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The objective of this systematic review is to evaluate data from controlled clinical trials testing the effectiveness of tai chi for treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Rheumatology (Rheumatology) - Tue, 23 October 2007
http://rheumatology.oxfordjournals.org/
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In the acute gout attack, the traditional use of NSAIDs can be replaced by the use of oral cortisone, but clinical trials comparing these two treatments have not been published yet.
MedNews (Rheumatology) - Tue, 16 October 2007
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Trials performed up to now on the analgesic efficacy of chondroitin sulphate in osteoarthritis have not provided univocal results.
MedNews (Rheumatology) - Tue, 9 October 2007
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/