Is This the Cure for Arthritis?
Scientists have developed a drug that can bring remarkable improvements to the lives of hundreds of thousands of arthritis sufferers. A single course of treatment will provide relief from crippling …
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Xeljanz: An Oral Biologic RA Treatment
Xeljanz (tofacitinib) was approved in November of 2012 for treatment of patients with moderate-to-severe RA who have had an inadequate response to methotrexate. The extended release Xeljanz XR was approved …
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What Are the Best Exercises for Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
According to SheKnows, exercise is important for women with rheumatoid arthritis because the right exercises can help relieve joint pain and build muscle strength. There are three main groups of …
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What Medications Are Available to Treat High Cholesterol?
Four types of drug classes are used to lower cholesterol levels. Statins: A variety of statin drugs are on the market including simvastatin (Zocor), atorvastatin (Lipitor), pravastatin (Pravachol), fluvastatin (Lescol), …
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Cystic Acne: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
This skin condition mainly affects the face, but it also often affects the upper part of the trunk and the upper part of the arms. Cystic acne is one of …
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Risk Factors of High Cholesterol
Risk factors Factors that may increase your risk of high cholesterol include: Poor diet. Eating saturated fat, found in animal products, and trans fats, found in some commercially baked cookies …
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Is Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Brain Damage?
According to HealthDay News, in a new study of patients with the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation (a-fib), 4 in 10 had previously undetected brain damage, though none had a …
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With Atrial Fibrillation, What’s Your Best Stroke Prevention Option?
If you have atrial fibrillation, preventing stroke is a challenging problem that requires lifelong attention — so it’s good to know that stroke prevention options are changing. I see many …
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