Hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women appears to affect neither the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) nor the severity of arthritis, researchers report in the March 15th issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism. Reuters Health Information
This review addresses how recently identified consistent osteoarthritis susceptibility genes influence both the onset of osteoarthritis, and its progression towards clinical outcomes. Current Opinion in Rheumatology
This new study takes a close look at some of the adverse gastrointestinal effects associated with NSAID use in arthritis patients. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
New data from the Framingham Heart Study flag obesity, hypertension, alcohol and diuretic use as key factors driving gout risk in women. Medscape Medical News
