Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Latest News
• Arthritis Doubles Medical Care Cost (10/19/2004, United Press International)
• Weather Does Affect Arthritis Pains (10/18/2004, United Press International)
• FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Vioxx as Its Manufacturer Voluntarily Withdraws the Product (09/30/2004, Food and Drug Administration)
• Impact of Genetic Variations on the Treatment of Early Rheumatoid Arthritis (09/09/2004, American College of Rheumatology)
• Smoking and the Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis (09/09/2004, American College of Rheumatology)

• From the National Institutes of Health
• Arthritis Advice (National Institute on Aging)
  Also available in: Spanish
• Do I Have Arthritis? (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
  Also available in: Spanish
• Handout on Health: Rheumatoid Arthritis (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
• Questions and Answers about Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)

• Overviews
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (Arthritis Foundation)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (Patient Education Institute) - Requires Flash Player
  Also available in: Spanish

• Diagnosis/Symptoms
• Antinuclear Antibody Test (American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
• C-Reactive Protein (CRP) (American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
• Guide to Lab Tests (Arthritis Foundation)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis and Early Indicators of Disease (American College of Rheumatology)
• Rheumatoid Factor (American Association for Clinical Chemistry)

• Treatment
• 2004 Drug Guide (Arthritis Foundation)
• Answered! Your Top 12 Drug Questions (Arthritis Foundation)
• Artificial Knuckles: Relieve Pain, Restore Function (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Vioxx as Its Manufacturer Voluntarily Withdraws the Product (Food and Drug Administration)
• Help Your Arthritis Treatment Work (Food and Drug Administration)
  Also available in: Spanish
• Injections (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Joint Injection/Aspiration (American College of Rheumatology)
• Methotrexate (American Academy of Family Physicians)
• Total Knee Replacement (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
  Also available in: Spanish
• VIOXX Recall: What You Need to Know (Arthritis Foundation)

• Clinical Trials
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Arthritis, Rheumatoid (National Institutes of Health)

• Alternative Therapy
• Acupuncture (Arthritis Foundation)
• Ayurvedic Herbs (Arthritis Foundation)
• Homeopathy (Arthritis Foundation)
• Medical Oils (Arthritis Foundation)
• Meditation (Arthritis Foundation)

• Specific Conditions
• Arthritis of the Elbow (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
• Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle (American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society)
• Arthritis of the Knee (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
  Also available in: Spanish
• Arthritis of the Wrist (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
• Financial Plannning: An Introduction (Arthritis Foundation)
• Home Barrier-Free Home (Arthritis Foundation)
• Managing Housework with Arthritis (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Questions and Answers about Arthritis Pain (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle (American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society)
• Rheumatoid Disease and the Hand (American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Skin Problems with Arthritis-Related Diseases: Frequently Asked Questions (Virtual Hospital)
• Traveling with Arthritis: Plan, Pack and Enjoy (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Wake-Up Call: Sleep Deprivation Can Have Serious Health Consequences (Arthritis Foundation)
• What People with Rheumatoid Arthritis Need to Know about Osteoporosis (Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases-National Resource Center)

• Nutrition
• Special Diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)

• Disease Management
• Arthritis: Protect Your Joints to Prevent Pain (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Exercise and Arthritis (Arthritis Foundation)
• Exercises for the Road (Arthritis Foundation)
• How to Care for Yourself (Arthritis Foundation)
• Questions and Answers about Arthritis and Exercise (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
• Stepping Out: Arthritis Today's Walking Guide (Arthritis Foundation)

• Coping
• Stuck in the Dumps (Arthritis Foundation)

• Related Issues
• Medicare Replacement Drug Demonstration (Arthritis Foundation)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis: Can It Affect the Lungs? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)

• Research
• Aggressive Treatment Early on May Result in Better Outcomes for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis (American College of Rheumatology)
• Chinese Thunder God Vine Gives Relief from Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
• Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy Has Additional Benefits for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (American College of Rheumatology)
• Coffee, Tea Not Risk Factors for Rheumatoid Arthritis (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
• Combination Therapy More Effective Than Single Therapy for People with Early Rheumatoid Arthritis (American College of Rheumatology)
• First Large-Scale Study Does Not Find Link between Therapies for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Increased Risk of Developing Lymphoma (American College of Rheumatology)
• Hospitalizations Have Decreased for Patients with Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis (American College of Rheumatology)
• Impact of Genetic Variations on the Treatment of Early Rheumatoid Arthritis (American College of Rheumatology)
• Long-Term Benefits of Early Aggressive Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis (American College of Rheumatology)
• Marker of Inflammation Identified as Predictor of Cardiovascular Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis (American College of Rheumatology)
• New Combination Therapy Effective for Treating Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis (American College of Rheumatology)
• New Report Suggests Anti-TNF Therapy Does Not Increase Risk of Heart Failure in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis (American College of Rheumatology)
• New Study to Show How Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Rate Improvement Change (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis and Estrogen (American College of Rheumatology)
• Scientists Find Markers for Rapid Progression of Rheumatoid Arthritis (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
• Simple Blood Test May Predict the Development of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Patients with Joint Pain (American College of Rheumatology)
• Smoking and the Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis (American College of Rheumatology)
• Study Shows Reduced Disability for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
• Synthetic Peptide May Help Correct Damaging Immune Response in RA (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
• Vocational Rehabilitation Improves Job Retention for People with Rheumatic Diseases (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
• Widespread Inflammation Can Lead to Cardiovascular Problems for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (American College of Rheumatology)

• Genetics
• Tracking Down Rheumatoid Arthritis Genes (Arthritis Foundation)

• Directories
• Arthritis Foundation: Local Office Directory (Arthritis Foundation)
• Find a Rheumatologist (American College of Rheumatology)

• Organizations
• American College of Rheumatology
• Arthritis Foundation
  Also available in: Spanish
• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
  Also available in: Spanish