From Leeds – According to research published in the Lancet a tail of treatments may halt progression of rheumatoid arthritis. In a randomized clinical trial conducted by University of Leeds researchers, over 500 patients with mild to moderate rheumatoid arthritis were randomized to a combination of methotrexate and Enbrel or methotrexate alone. Those receiving the combination therapy were twice as likely to achieve remission and 21% more likely to achieve radiographic non-progression.

From Baltimore – According to research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, patients who come to their doctors appointments with a spouse or adult child are more satisfied with their medical care. In a survey of over 12,000 Medicare beneficiaries conducted by Johns Hopkins researchers, nearly 40% of patients came to doctors appointments with a companion. Those who did were more satisfied with their physician’s technical skills, information-giving and interpersonal skills. Companions frequently help clarify symptoms, and write down instruction.

And finally from Connecticut – According to research published in the NEJM, a campaign to raise fall prevention awareness can lower fall rates. Researchers from Yale showed that falls can be lowered by 9% through a media campaign aimed at raising awareness of risk factors for falls like reducing overmedication, and gait and stability training.

For Insidermedicine in 60, I’m Dr. Susan Sharma.

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“For probably half of the patients who have it, we don’t have a specific cause.” Doctor Thomas P. Sculco, Surgeon-in-Chief at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, notes the many causes of avascular necrosis what also admits that they still have much to learn about the causes.

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“Osteoarthritis affects almost 40 million Americans.” Doctor Thomas P. Sculco, Surgeon-in-Chief at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, explains just what osteoarthritis is physically as well as reviewing some symptoms that give it away.

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“For the vast majority of people we don’t have a good explanation why it occurs.” Thomas P. Sculco, Surgeon-in-Chief at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, explains several common causes for arthritis, while noting that it’s still a relatively mysterious condition.

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“For the vast majority of people we don’t have a good explanation why it occurs.” Thomas P. Sculco, Surgeon-in-Chief at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, explains several common causes for arthritis, while noting that it’s still a relatively mysterious condition.

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