By CreakyStaff
In a recent study conducted by our research team, we were surprised to find that only one-third of people with high disease activity were offered adjustments to their treatment.
By CreakyStaff
Many RA patients who take MTX want to know if they can help their fatigue by stopping the medication. To find out, we conducted a study involving 1,082 RA patients.
By CreakyStaff
“Now that we have uncovered this connection, we hope that it opens a door for treatment options for people living with either disease.” - Dr. Firestein
By CreakyStaff
New research suggests that people with rheumatoid arthritis have higher rates of gum disease.
By CreakyStaff
New research shows depression and anxiety relate to early RA disease activity.
By CreakyStaff
According to new research, obesity -- both in childhood and adulthood -- increases the risk of hip and knee osteoarthritis.
By CreakyStaff
ACR issues policy principals that urge federal officials to adopt as they consider drug policy changes affecting the health care of chronically ill Americans.
By CreakyStaff
“Large-scale longitudinal studies will be essential to draw firm conclusions regarding PsA-associated risk for treatment-induced malignancy,” the researchers noted.
By CreakyStaff
When physicians aim to achieve remission for rheumatoid arthritis patients, the patients fare better than do those whose doctors target low disease activity.
By CreakyStaff
Researchers found an association between obesity and less effectiveness of tumour necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi).
By CreakyStaff
Extended study reinforces the importance of early interventions for rheumatoid arthritis.
By CreakyStaff
The FDA findings are based upon a Dec. 2016 study of more than 24,000 osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis patients.
By J.G Chayko
May is almost over, and what did I do for arthritis awareness? I lived.
By Ryan Rankin
While getting over being able to play basketball was difficult, missing out on those Saturday mornings hanging out with everything was tougher to get over.
By Ryan Rankin
We collectively wanted to let the audience know that treating osteoarthritis involves more than treating just the affected joint(s).
By Cheryl Crow
There is no finish line. You won’t walk out of the operating room in a moment of triumph saying, “We got it! She’s better now.”
By CreakyStaff
If your physician has hugged you, how did you feel about that, both in the moment and with the benefit of hindsight?
By CreakyStaff
On its face, it seems like a pretty simple question. Can and should patients record their meetings with their physicians?
By CreakyStaff
Researchers reveal that patients with self-reported gluten sensitivities, which aren’t diagnosed as Celiac disease, might actually be plagued by fructan.
By CreakyStaff
Eating more fish -- rather than fish oil supplements -- might be associated with lower rheumatoid arthritis disease activity.
By Louis Tharp
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association questions the impact energy drinks have on users’ hearts when compared to other drinks with similar amounts of caffeine.
Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, Jennifer Walker shares what compelled her to be a patient advocate and a Patient Governor for ArthritisPower.
By CreakyStaff
Tips and solutions for common problems patients face with their healthcare providers.
By CreakyStaff
Amid political arguments on both sides of the aisle, three recent studies draw upon data, rather than ideology, to suggest a tie between lack of coverage and negative health results.
CJ blogger, The Unexpected Advocate, writes about a tough issue.
You have given me hope when I had none and you have loved me when I was unlovable...
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