July 16, 2012
For most forms of arthritis, the cause is unknown. Infectious forms may be traced to a specific bacterial agent (such as gonorrhea) that invades a joint. Osteoarthritis is the result of the breakdown of cartilage, but it is not fully understood why the degeneration begins. It may be the result of a malfunction in the [...]
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March 26, 2012
Arthritis is a manageable disease, according to Kate Lorig, arthritis care specialist. Sufferers of this often debilitating disease (osteoarthritis arthritis is the most common form, affecting millions of Americans) can take daily steps to cope with arthritis pain and stiffness, says Lorig, co-developer of a self-management program offered nationwide by the Arthritis Foundation. In fact, [...]
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