Cigarette Smoke Can Increase Risk of RA

Cigarette Smoke Can Increase Risk of RA

Each year The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR), an organization that represents the patient, healthcare professional and professional societies of rheumatology in the European Union, holds the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology. Not only does this...
Running is Good for Your Joints

Running is Good for Your Joints

According to a new scientific review from the Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, researchers discovered that moderate levels of recreational running may support healthy knee and hip joints, reports an article from Time Magazine. The researchers...
The Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR)

The Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR)

If you’re a practicing rheumatologist who keeps up with field news by subscribing to Rheum Now and Cleveland Clinic’s Rheumatology Daily Briefing e-newsletters, then you’ve probably heard a lot about the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology recently. What is the...
The Cost of the Same Arthritis Drug In Different Countries

The Cost of the Same Arthritis Drug In Different Countries

In the wake of the much-publicized drug price hikes of common prescriptions such as Mylan’s Epipen and Turing’s Daraprim, patients and doctors alike have been scratching their heads about why drug prices keep increasing. Some reasons may be the rise of the cost of...
The Effects of Obesity Can Be Severe for Patients with Arthritis

The Effects of Obesity Can Be Severe for Patients with Arthritis

Obesity can play a significant role in the effects of joint pain and arthritis in a person’s body. Just a few extra pounds has been proven to raise the risk of getting persistent joint pain or developing many forms of arthritis in joints. Thankfully, there are...