Nsaids May Directly Ease Muscle and Joint Pain

Controlled trials suggest that a topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug in a cream is as effective as their oral counterparts for treating osteoarthritis, soreness and tendinitis.

Regular statin use is associated with a reduced risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

There is an association between taking statins (lipid lowering drugs), and reduced risk of developing the chronic inflammatory disease, rheumatoid arthritis.

AHRQ Releases New Spanish Language Guides for Patients

Women's Health Issues, Treatments for High Cholesterol Among Highlighted Topics ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality today released a series of free evidence-based guides designed to help Spanish speakers understand and compare the risks, benefits and side effects of treatments for eight health conditions. The guides provide valuable ...

Health Notes: Keep arthritis at bay with vigorous exercise

Arthritis sufferers should exercise not rest. That's the latest prescription from research conducted at Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu). Staying active is key to both preventing and treating osteoarthritis, and in maintaining range of motion in the joints.

Statin drugs may reduce arthritis risk

A UK study has found the cholesterol-lowering drug, Statin, may lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis.