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Minorities Hit Hardest by Arthritis

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[02/06/2010] The burden of arthritis is greater for African Americans and Hispanics, despite lower prevalence among these groups according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. Minorities Hit Hardest by Arthritis - read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency

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[07/05/2010] Women living in the northeastern United States are more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA), suggesting a link between the autoimmune disease and vitamin D deficiency. Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency - read more

Unequal Leg Length Tied to Osteoarthritis

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[28/04/2010] A new study shows that arthritis in the knee is linked to the common trait of having one leg that is longer than the other. Unequal Leg Length Tied to Osteoarthritis - read more

Flip-Flops and Sneakers May Help Reduce Osteoarthritis

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[21/04/2010] Flip-flops and sneakers with flexible soles are easier on the knees than clogs or even special walking shoes, a study by Rush University Medical Center has found. Flip-Flops and Sneakers May Help Reduce Osteoarthritis - read more

Knee Replacement in Elderly Improves Balance

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[24/03/2010] Total knee replacement successfully relieves pain and improves function in patients with advanced knee arthritis, according to a study. The surgery also significantly improves dynamic balance among elderly patients. Knee Replacement in Elderly Improves Balance - read more

Special Gloves Help Understanding the Effects of Arthritis

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[08/02/2010] A pair of arthritis simulation gloves, which reproduce the reduction in functional capacity experienced by persons with arthritis, helps better understand how arthritis affects a person's ability to grasp, pinch, turn, lift and twist objects. Special Gloves Help Understanding the Effects of Arthritis - read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn't Hinder Computing Skills

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[03/02/2010] A recent study by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found that workers with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were comparable to non-impaired individuals in keyboarding speed. Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn't Hinder Computing Skills - read more

Osteoarthritis Increases Aggregate Health Care Expenditures

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[14/12/2009] Osteoarthritis (OA) raised aggregate annual medical care expenditures in the U.S. by $185,5 billion. Out-of-pocket OA expenses are nearly 100 percent higher for women than men. Osteoarthritis Increases Aggregate Health Care Expenditures - read more