Extractions: AAFP Home Page Journals Vol. 60/No. 2 (August, 1999) A patient information handout on reactive arthritis, written by the authors of this article, is provided on page 507. Reactive arthritis, also called Reiter's syndrome, is the most common type of inflammatory polyarthritis in young men. It is sometimes the first manifestation of human immunodeficiency virus infection. An HLA-B27 genotype is a predisposing factor in over two thirds of patients with reactive arthritis. The syndrome most frequently follows genitourinary infection with Chlamydia trachomatis , but other organisms have also been implicated. Treatment with doxycycline or its analogs sometimes shortens the course or aborts the onset of the arthritis. Reactive arthritis may also follow enteric infections with some strains of Salmonella or Shigella, but use of antibiotics in these patients has not been shown to be effective. Reactive arthritis should always be considered in young men who present with polyarthritis. Symptoms may persist for long periods and may, in some cases, cause long-term disability. Initial treatment consists of high doses of potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Patients with large-joint involvement may also benefit from intra-articular corticosteroid injection. (Am Fam Physician 1999;60:499-507.)
Extractions: Find Out Why They Don't Work... More than 70% of all people in the United States currently suffer from some type of arthritis. This is a staggering number that is on the rise. Every year more than 750,000 new people experience the pain and frustration that comes with arthritis. Many people don't know where to turn other than to their primary care physician. Others try using over-the-counter drugs to no avail. These are only temporary solutions that merely stop the pain for a short period of time- never treating the underlying disease. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. Some types can lead to blindness, deafness, paralysis and even premature death! With so many different types, it is difficult for any doctor to diagnose arthritis properly. Many times they will tell you that you simply have arthritis and to take a common over-the-counter medicine. While these medicines may delay the pain, they do not help it to go away. We would like to show you a way you can get the help you need for your arthritis. That is why we offer a FREE initial evaluation to properly diagnose the problem and offer an effective solution.
Neoral Pregnancy Registry A research study conducted by Thomas Jefferson University, on the effects of Neoral during pregnancy. http://www.jefferson.edu/neoral/home/index.cfm
Extractions: A group of physicians at Thomas Jefferson University is conducting a research study to determine the effects of Neoral® (cyclosporine, USP) MODIFIED on pregnancy in women who have psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis. Our purpose is to enroll all women with either psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis who are pregnant and are taking Neoral® (cyclosporine, USP) MODIFIED. One of our goals is to gather information to determine the safety of using Neoral® (cyclosporine, USP) MODIFIED during pregnancy in this patient population. If you have questions or would like more information about the Neoral® Pregnancy Registry for Psoriasis and Rheumatoid Arthritis, please call us at 1-888-522-5581 or e-mail at neoral.registry@jefferson.edu Principal Investigator: The Thomas Jefferson University web site, its contents and programs, is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor is it intended to create any physician-patient relationship. Please remember that this information should not substitute for a visit or a consultation with a health care provider. The views or opinions expressed in the resources provided do not necessarily reflect those of Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, or the Jefferson Health System or staff.
EMedicine Health - Arthritis Information on the types, causes, symptoms, and treatment of arthritis. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/collections/CO1545.asp
Extractions: Search September 18, 2005 Registration Healthcare Professionals Arthritis Choose from the articles below to learn about the various types of arthritis and related conditions. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications ... Total Hip Replacement Search
Elsevier Each bimonthly issue presents comprehensive review articles focusing on topics in rheumatology. http://www2.us.elsevierhealth.com/scripts/om.dll/serve?action=searchDB&searc
Www.rheumaratgeber.at Information von Aventis zum Thema Rheumatoide arthritis (chronische Polyarthritis). http://www.rheumaratgeber.at
Extractions: Mit diesen Themenkreisen beschäftigten sich die Wissenschafter und ihre Arbeiten, die am 29. April 2005 an der Medizinischen Universität Innsbruck mit dem Preis der sanofi-aventis Stiftung zur Förderung der medizinischen Forschung in Österreich ausgezeichnet wurden. Die Preise gingen an drei junge Wissenschafter und ihre Teams. Den Medizinischen Universitäten von Graz, Innsbruck und Wien wird seit 1964 jährlich ein namhafter Betrag zur Verfügung gestellt. Für das Jahr 2004 sind es insgesamt 40.000 Euro. Diese Summe wird nach der Zahl der Medizinischen Institute und nach der Zahl der Kliniken an den einzelnen Universitäten verteilt. Jede Medizinische Universität ermittelt ihre Preisträger für sich. Auf Innsbruck entfiel im Jahr 2004 ein Preisgeld von 10.800 Euro. Die Preisverleihung erfolgt jeweils im Nachhinein für das abgelaufene Jahr.
Arthritis Of The Knee arthritis of the knee is most often osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease wherecartilage in the joint gradually wears away. A common symptom is morning http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/926051637.html
Extractions: Subscribe now >> Arthritis of the knee is most often osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease where cartilage in the joint gradually wears away. In rheumatoid arthritis, which can also affect the knees, the joint becomes inflamed and cartilage may be destroyed. Arthritis not only affects joints, it may also affect supporting structures such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Osteoarthritis may be caused by excess stress on the joint, such as from repeated injury, deformity, or if a person is overweight. It most often affects middle-aged and older people. A young person who develops osteoarthritis may have an inherited form of the disease or may have experienced continuous irritation from an unrepaired torn meniscus or other injury. Rheumatoid arthritis usually affects people at an earlier age than osteoarthritis. What Are the Signs of Knee Arthritis and How Is It Diagnosed?
Extractions: CNN (CNN) So far, Wendy Housel has undergone surgeries to replace nine of her joints both shoulders, both wrists, both hips, both knees, and her left elbow. She's had a "revision" done on her right hip. She's had two cervical spine surgeries. And she just had a cataract (the result of taking steroids to combat arthritis) removed from one eye. At 49, she knows all too well the ravages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which afflicts more than 2 million Americans. But with more surgeries on the horizon, Housel keeps a positive attitude. "I do not call them surgeries. I call them opportunities," says Housel, who lives in Chatham, Illinois, with her elderly mother and her sister's family. "The surgeries have improved in a dramatic way the quality of my life. That's the mindset that I go into surgery with. "Surgery is just a normal part of my life," she says.
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis It may begin with a swollen knuckle, a spiking fever, or an unexplainable rash.But no matter what symptoms appear, hearing the word arthritis used as a http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/arthritis/jra.html
Extractions: It may begin with a swollen knuckle, a spiking fever, or an unexplainable rash. But no matter what symptoms appear, hearing the word arthritis used as a diagnosis for your child can be unexpected and confusing. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that is characterized by swelling, heat, and pain . Nearly 300,000 children in the United States have some sort of arthritis. Arthritis can be short-term - lasting for just a few weeks or months, then going away forever - or it can be chronic and last for months or years. In rare cases, it can last a lifetime. The most prevalent form of juvenile arthritis is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis , or JRA . It affects approximately 50,000 children in the United States. What Causes Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis? The medical community doesn't know exactly what causes rheumatoid arthritis (also referred to as idiopathic arthritis) in children. Research indicates that it is an autoimmune disease. In autoimmune diseases, white blood cells lose the ability to tell the difference between the body's own healthy cells and harmful invaders like bacteria and viruses . The immune system, which is supposed to protect the body from these harmful invaders, instead releases chemicals that can damage healthy tissues and cause inflammation and pain.
Extractions: WEB SERVICES: WASHINGTON (AP) Doctors should be cautious in prescribing a novel rheumatoid arthritis treatment to patients who also have multiple sclerosis, and should watch out for serious anemia in anyone who uses the drug, the manufacturer warned Tuesday. There's no proof Enbrel actually causes or worsens MS symptoms, or that it causes dangerous anemia, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Kids can get a kind of arthritis, which causes joint pain. Find out more in thisarticle for kids. http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/bone/juv_rheum_arthritis.html
Extractions: You may have heard about arthritis (say: ar- thry -tus), which is a disease that causes swelling and pain in a person's joints. But isn't it something that only old people get? Actually, kids can get a kind of arthritis called juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. (It's called JRA for short and "juvenile" means young.) Kids can have many different types of arthritis, but JRA is the most common. Joints are the places where bones meet. Arthritis can prevent people from moving their joints properly. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (say: joo -vuh-nil roo -muh-toid ar- thry -tus) affects kids under age 16. These kids have arthritis in one or more joints. Many problems can cause pain and swelling of the joints, so a doctor will want to know how long these problems have been going on. To be considered JRA, a kid must have swelling and pain for at least 6 weeks. Although it has a similar name, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is not the same as the kind of arthritis that affects adults. Although some of the symptoms may be similar, JRA doesn't damage bones as quickly as the rheumatoid arthritis that affects older people. Three Kinds of JRA
Alternative Arthritis Treatments Information and resources for mindbody treatments, exercise, diet and relaxation techniques to treat this disease. http://alternatives4arthritis.com
Glucosamine For Arthritis Human studies have shown that either one may relieve arthritis pain and stiffnesswith fewer side effects than conventional arthritis drugs. http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/DSH/glucosamine.html
Extractions: Quackwatch Home Page Osteoarthritis (OA), the most widespread type of arthritis, is a degenerative disease of the joints. Although sometimes capable of causing acute inflammation, it is most commonly a "wear-and-tear" disease involving degeneration of joint cartilage and formation of bony spurs within various joints. Trauma to the joints, repetitive occupational usage, and obesity are risk factors. Most people over 60 years of age have this affliction to some extent, with approximately 16 million sufferers requiring medical care. The main goal of treatment is to relieve pain. In recent years, glucosamine and chondroitin have been widely promoted as a treatment for OA. Glucosamine, an amino sugar, is thought to promote the formation and repair of cartilage. Chondroitin, a carbohydrate, is a cartilage component that is thought to promote water retention and elasticity and to inhibit the enzymes that break down cartilage. Both compounds are manufactured by the body. Laboratory studies suggest that glucosamine may stimulate production of cartilage-building proteins. Other research suggests that chondroitin may inhibit production of cartilage-destroying enzymes and fight inflammation too. Glucosamine supplements are derived from shellfish shells; chondroitin supplements are generally made from cow cartilage. Human studies have shown that either one may relieve arthritis pain and stiffness with fewer side effects than conventional arthritis drugs. But two problems remain. First, there has not been enough high-quality or long-range research to determine whether their use is practical. Second, because dietary supplement manufacture is not regulated, product quality (especially of chondroitin products) is not assured.
Arthritis - UW Medicine - Department Of Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine A series of short articles regarding genetics, diagnosis, treatment, and coping for people with EDS from the University of Washington's Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department. http://www.orthop.washington.edu/arthritis/types/ehlersdanlos/01
Extractions: Home Site Map Contact Us Links ... Arthritis The Arthritis Source Our articles (listed to the left) feature information about managing arthritis, medications for arthritis, more than 20 types of arthritic conditions, and more. All articles were written or edited by our medical faculty . Some of them were developed with help from the Arthritis Foundation If you have specific questions about arthritis, you might want to search our site by typing in your question. On our search page , you can also search for a doctor or surgeon. The UW Medicine Bone and Joint Surgery Center and the UW Medicine Eastside Specialty Center offer subspecialized surgical care for arthritis patients. UW surgeons provide the most current approaches for patients with arthritis affecting: The UW Medicine Bone and Joint Surgery Center at UWMC-Roosevelt offers a specialty program for rheumatoid arthritis. The
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WorldOrtho - Lecture Notes On Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) The most common form of inflammatory arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis - Three major types are recognised. http://www.worldortho.com/database/lectures/lecture2.html
Extractions: University of Sydney, Australia. Knee replacement Pagets disease with OA Charcot forefoot Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease)- is the most common form of arthritis. Aetiology - On a cellular level, osteoarthritis may be a result of a failed attempt of chondrocytes to repair damaged cartilage as well as increased water content may result from childhood (SUFE see case 14 , Perthes see POT, CDH, Sepsis, necrosis) or in adulthood from abnormal bone (Pagets, AVN see case 13 ), abnormal cartilage (see POT), abnormal loads (malunion). Characteristics - On exam include decreased ROM and crepitus. The knee is the most common joint affected. Treatment begins with supportive measures (activity modification, cane, etc.) and includes NSAIDs and a variety of surgical procedures ranging from arthroscopy to arthroplasty. Neuropathic Arthropathy (Charcot Joint) An extreme form of osteoarthritis caused by a disturbance in the sensory innervation of a joint. Causes include diabetes (foot), tabes dorsalis (lower extremity)
Extractions: There are over one hundred forms of arthritis. They afflict children, adults, and the elderly alike. Arthritis is distributed worldwide and afflicts men and women of all ethnic backgrounds. The presentation, progression, and severity may differ, but all of them affect the joints. They can affect a single joint (monoarticular), a few joints (oligoarticular), or many joints (polyarticular). The progression may be rapid or slow and in some cases internal organs are involved. The clinical severity may be mild and on the other spectrum may be very severe and even lethal. The information in this website is not intended to replace a rheumatology textbook nor be a complete update of the rheumatology scientific literature. It should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. Rather, it portrays Dr. Al Robert Franco's interests in the field of rheumatology, namely, the interrelationship between infections and rheumatic diseases and how this applies to the treatment of arthritis. Index of Conditions Discussed Below:
