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- Do I have Arthritis?
Table of Contents Publications Order Form Top Many people start to feel pain and stiffness in their bodies over time. Sometimes their hands or knees or hips get sore and are hard to move. These people may have arthritis (ar-THRY-tis). Any part of your body can become inflamed or painful from arthritis. Arthritis is an illness that can cause pain and swelling in your joints. Over time, the joint can become severely damaged. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. Some...
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
- Handout on Health: Rheumatoid Arthritis
This booklet is for people who have rheumatoid arthritis, as well as for their family members, friends, and others who want to find out more about this disease. The booklet describes how rheumatoid arthritis develops, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated, including what people can do to help manage their disease. It also highlights current research efforts supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and other components of the Department...
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
- Questions and Answers About Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
This fact sheet answers basic questions about arthritis and rheumatic diseases. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) has other fact sheets and booklets that provide more information about specific forms of arthritis and rheumatic diseases. NIAMS also has information about exercise and arthritis, pain and arthritis, and diet and arthritis. If you have further questions after reading this information, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor....
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
- Questions and Answers about Arthritis Pain
The word arthritis literally means joint inflammation, but it is often used to refer to a group of more than 100 rheumatic diseases that can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. These diseases may affect not only the joints but also other parts of the body, including important supporting structures such as muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments, as well as some internal organs. This booklet focuses on pain caused by two of the most common forms of arthritis--osteoarthritis and...
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
- Questions and Answers about Arthritis and Exercise
This booklet answers general questions about arthritis and exercise. The amount and form of exercise recommended for each individual will vary depending on which joints are involved, the amount of inflammation, how stable the joints are, and whether a joint replacement procedure has been done. A skilled physician who is knowledgeable about the medical and rehabilitation needs of people with arthritis, working with a physical therapist also familiar with the needs of people with arthritis, can...
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Organizations
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- American Juvenile Arthritis Foundation - http://www.arthritis.org/communities/juvenile_arthritis/children_young_adults.asp
- Juvenile Scleroderma Network -
- Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International - http://www.jdf.org/
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International -
- Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, OJP, DOJ - http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/
News
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- Rheumatoid arthritis and cancer link
The Earth Times - Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:15 EST
- Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis And Cancer
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 06:00 EST
- Assessing The Cost Of Juvenile Arthritis
ScienceDaily - Thu, 01 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
- Assessing The Cost Of Juvenile Arthritis
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 02 Feb 2007 09:00 EST
- Predicting the risk of rheumatoid arthritis
The Earth Times - Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:52 EST
Clinical Trials
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- Safety and Efficacy Study of Etanercept (Enbrel®) In Children with Systemic Onset Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00078806 - Active, not recruiting
Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid
- The Safety and Efficacy of a Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Fusion Protein on Uveitis Associated with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00012506 - Recruiting
Uveitis; Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid
- Infliximab to Treat Children with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00029042 - Active, not recruiting
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- ENBREL(R) (Etanercept) Safety Study in Children with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00016575 - Active, not recruiting
Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid
- Registry of Etanercept (Enbrel®) In Children with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00078793 - Active, not recruiting
Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid

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