Blood Tests for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Are blood tests useful for diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis? Learn how blood tests can help detect this autoimmune disease.
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How to Use Essential Oils for Arthritis
Inflamed, painful joints are a way of life for many people. Learn how to use essential oils for arthritis, and treat pain naturally.
Continue ReadingWhat are the Possible Complications of Degenerative Disc Disease?
Have you been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease? If so, read on to learn more about this condition and the possible complications of …
Continue ReadingSide Effects of Glucosamine Chondroitin Supplements. Do these Supplements Work?
Chondroitin and glucosamine are dietary supplements often taken for osteoarthritis. Side effects of glucosamine chondroitin are fairly mild, and the …
Continue ReadingThe Possible Complications of H1N1 and Lupus Patients - is Vaccination Safe and Effective?
SLE is an autoimmune disease which often requires immunosuppressive therapy to control the symptoms. This immunosuppression can reduce immunity to …
Continue ReadingPossible Long Term Complications of Knee Replacement Surgery
Any surgery, especially knee replacement surgery, can lead to complications. Replacing the natural joint with a prostheses can cause problems with the …
Continue ReadingSafe Herbal Remedies for Arthritis
Herbal remedies for arthritis can help relieve the chronic pain and stiffness, while improving overall health. Learn how to treat arthritis pain …
Continue ReadingProlotherapy or Injection Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Pain Relief: How Does Prolotherapy Affect Spinal Stenosis?
How does prolotherapy affect spinal stenosis? Typically treated with medication, physical therapy, or surgery, this painful condition actually …
Continue ReadingA Guide to Lupus Anticoagulant Interpretation - What these Tests Mean and How They are Done
High levels of antiphospholipid (aPL) antibodies in the blood are associated with increased risk of thrombosis and serious problems during pregnancy. …
Continue ReadingInformation about Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Every year in the United States, total knee replacement surgery is performed about 300,000 times. All options including lifestyle changes must be …
Continue ReadingSuccessful Hip Replacement Surgery
Go back to your favorite activities with hip replacement surgery. New minimally invasive procedures lessen pain, complications, and get you back on …
Continue ReadingNew Treatments & Drugs for Gout Flare-ups
By early 2010, current research in treating gout flare-ups was under way in clinical trials in a number of centers. If you are suffering from severe …
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