http://www.rxpgnews.com/ Medical News and Information Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:00:28 PST en-us http://www.rxpgnews.com/rheumatiodarthritis/Unfavourable_blood_fat_levels_predict_rheumatoid_a_4380_4380.shtml Rheumatiod Arthritis An unfavourable ratio of blood fats could herald the development of the inflammatory joint disease rheumatoid arthritis up to 10 years later, suggests research published ahead of print in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases. Mon, 05 Jun 2006 16:59:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/rheumatiodarthritis/Unfavourable_blood_fat_levels_predict_rheumatoid_a_4380_4380.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/rheumatiodarthritis/Patients_with_severe_Rheumatoid_arthritis_are_at_i_3545_3545.shtml Rheumatiod Arthritis An inflammatory disease of the immune system, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with increased occurrence of lymphoma--or cancers of the lymphatic system, which plays an integral role in the body's ability to fight infection. While various studies have affirmed this link, none have been able to pinpoint the specific effects of disease activity on lymphoma risk, let alone distinguish them from the effects of disease treatment. Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:54:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/rheumatiodarthritis/Patients_with_severe_Rheumatoid_arthritis_are_at_i_3545_3545.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/rheumatiodarthritis/Support_for_combination_therapy_for_achieving_remi_3089_3089.shtml Rheumatiod Arthritis Two-year study of patients with early, aggressive disease demonstrates significantly superior results of anti-TNF plus DMARD therapy over either therapy alone<br/> Wed, 04 Jan 2006 05:35:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/rheumatiodarthritis/Support_for_combination_therapy_for_achieving_remi_3089_3089.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/rheumatiodarthritis/Role_of_Type_II_Collagen_in_rheumatoid_arthritis_2959_2959.shtml Rheumatiod Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints, which gradually erodes the cartilage and bone. The agents of destruction include inflammatory cells, cytokines, and protein-degrading enzymes known as matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). The vicious cycle begins when inflammatory cells infiltrate the tissue lining the joints and consume excess oxygen. In addition to unleashing MMPs, the oxidative stress provokes non-enzymatic glycation – a chemical binding of sugar molecules and proteins. Telltale signs of glycation have been found in blood, urine, and synovial fluid of RA patients. Mon, 05 Dec 2005 04:11:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/rheumatiodarthritis/Role_of_Type_II_Collagen_in_rheumatoid_arthritis_2959_2959.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/rheumatiodarthritis/Is_the_Disease_Course_of_Rheumatoid_Arthritis_Beco_2219_2219.shtml Rheumatiod Arthritis Study affirms improving trend in the course of disease activity over the last decade, coinciding with more aggressive treatment strategies Sun, 04 Sep 2005 08:14:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/rheumatiodarthritis/Is_the_Disease_Course_of_Rheumatoid_Arthritis_Beco_2219_2219.shtml