Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs are as effective as the biologic agent etanercept plus methotrexate for the treatment of early aggressive rheumatoid arthritis. Medscape Medical News
No benefit was found with acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, although communication style reduced pain and increased satisfaction, possibly contributing to a placebo effect. Medscape Medical News
This study examined patients with hip pain to determine their disease
progression and how many subsequently underwent total hip replacement Arthritis Care Research News Alerts
The endothelin receptor antagonist bosentan is ineffective for interstitial lung disease due to systemic sclerosis, according to new data. Reuters Health Information
For women with arthritis of the knees, going to the bathroom can be an excruciating exercise, but a new study suggests that relief may come from a simple piece of waterproof paper. br / iReuters Health Information/i
