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Enbrel - Pharmaceutical Drugs Lawyer
Enbrel lawyer provides litigation information about the juvenile rheumatoid arthritis drug, Enbrel.
http://www.nessmotley.com/practiceareas/pharmaceutical_drugs/pharmaceutical_drug

Extractions: Healthcare Fraud Ness Motley filed in August one of the first cases against the manufacture of the biological product, Enbrel (etanercept). Enbrel (etanercept) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on November 2, 1998, as a second-line agent for the treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. At the time Enbrel was co-marketed by Immunex, Corp. (in 2001 Amgen, Inc. bought Immunex Crop. of Seattle and Enbrel for some $16 billion, the largest biotech buyout ever) and Wyeth-Ayerst Pharmaceuticals. Although Enbrel has been touted in the press and through marketing as a wonder "drug", it is a potent product whose long term effects and mechanism of action are not known or fully understood. The adverse effects that are known are serious and fatal. Patients have neither been warned adequately of these risks nor their severity.
RxList Patient FAQ's
Information on this medication to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
http://www.rxlist.com/frame/display.cgi?drug=Celebrex
Rheumatoid Arthritis And Diet
A compendium of references to web sites which discuss using dietary interventionto control rheumatoid arthritis. rheumatoid arthritis and Diet.
http://www.paleodiet.com/ra/

Extractions: Below is what I've collected on diet and RA. The real focus should be on getting the gluten and casein out of the diet. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Molecular Mimicry, and Diet as a Possible Therapy by Ron Hoggan starts with an explanation of RA, then a brief discussion of RA as an auto-immune disease, then it moves to molecular mimicry, then Frazer Scott's work, then the conventional dietary work that reflects the theoretical stuff from Scott and molecular mimicry. An excerpt Researchers find increased zonulin levels among celiac disease patients is an alert of a study published in The Lancet. Suggest that increased levels of zonulin are a contributing factor to the development of RA.
Kineret Online Kineret Description Anakinra - RxList Monographs
with links to full prescrbing information in html for this interleukin1 receptor antagonist used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/anakinra.htm

Extractions: Kineret Kineret (anakinra) is a recombinant, nonglycosylated form of the human interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra). Kineret differs from native human IL-1Ra in that it has the addition of a single methionine residue at its amino terminus. Kineret consists of 153 amino acids and has a molecular weight of 17.3 kilodaltons. It is produced by recombinant DNA technology using an E. coli bacterial expression system. Kineret is supplied in single use 1 mL prefilled glass syringes with 27 gauge needles as a sterile, clear, colorless-to-white, preservative-free solution for daily subcutaneous (SC) administration. Each 1 mL prefilled glass syringe contains: 0.67 mL (100 mg) of anakinra in a solution (pH 6.5) containing sodium citrate (1.29 mg), sodium chloride (5.48 mg), disodium EDTA (0.12 mg), and polysorbate 80 (0.70 mg) in Water for Injection, USP
Edgar Cayce Arthritis Program
The testimony of a woman who overcame rheumatoid arthritis using Edgar Cayce's remedies and a detailed presentation of the program she used.
http://www.concentric.net/~are-ne/ARTHWEB.htm

Extractions: The Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. P. O. Box 595, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 , serves as a source of information on the Edgar Cayce Readings and the Edgar Cayce Foundation throughout the world. The Edgar Cayce Readings Edgar Cayce Foundation NOTE: Do not undertake this or any program for healing except under the care of a qualified Naturopathic Physician who is familiar with the Edgar Cayce remedies, or willing to respect your chosen approach to natural healing and monitor your progress while advising you according to his or her training. THE EDGAR CAYCE ARTHRITIS PROGRAM by Paula Sharp, RM Edgar Cayce says we are Body (Physical), Mind (Mental/Emotional) and Spirit (Soul), and must balance our three aspects to be healed. My recovery was on all levels, balancing the Physical and Mental/Emotional with an excess of Spirit. I will begin with a description of the Physical applications by which I was so greatly helped, after which I will touch on the Mind and Spirit aspects. NOTE: This program works equally well for osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, though it will take longer with rheumatoid.
WTCHG
UK centre for the study of the genetics of multifactorial diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and obesity.
http://www.well.ox.ac.uk/

Extractions: The Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics (WTCHG) was established in 1994 to undertake research into the genetic basis of common diseases. Since June 2000 the Centre has been located in the Henry Wellcome Building of Genomic Medicine, University of Oxford. The scientific objective of the Centre is to explore all aspects of the genetic susceptibility of disease including the localisation of genes involved in common diseases, characterisation of the variants responsible for susceptibility, the understanding of how these DNA variants may contribute to risk of disease in the population and finally, how such genetic factors contribute biologically to a disease process. The Centre houses multi-disciplinary research teams in human genetics, functional genomics, bioinformatics, statistical genetics and structural biology.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis affects more than 2 million people in the United States.Two to three times more women are affected than men. rheumatoid arthritis.
http://www.healingwithnutrition.com/adisease/arthritis/rheumatoidarthritis.html

Extractions: Return to Main Arthritis Page Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Background There are approximately 2.9 million incidences of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the United States. Two to three times more women are affected than men. The typical age that RA occurs is between 25 and 50. However, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis affects 71,000 young Americans (aged eighteen and under), six times as many girls as boys. Read About How:
HealingWell.com - Arthritis Resource Center
Comprehensive resource guide to arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, with medical news, message boards, articles, information, books, and links.
http://www.healingwell.com/arthritis/

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Consumer Information Center: Rheumatoid Arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis. Text Version. Contents. Features of RheumatoidArthritis. How rheumatoid arthritis Develops and Progresses.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/rheumatoid/contents.html
THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 5, Ch. 50, Diffuse Connective Tissue
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. click here for navigation help. rheumatoid arthritis. (See also Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in Ch. 270.). Etiology and Pathology.
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section5/chapter50/50a.htm
CNN - New Drug May Ease Pain, Swelling Of Rheumatoid Arthritis - July 16, 1997
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http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9707/16/nfm.arthritis/

Extractions: Web posted at: 7:53 p.m. EDT (2353 GMT) BOSTON (CNN) More than 2 million Americans who suffer from the crippling effects of rheumatoid arthritis could benefit from a new drug that appears to significantly reduce their symptoms, say study results published in Thursday's issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. A genetically engineered protein in the drug, known by the brand name Enbrel, blocks a natural substance in the body called tumor necrosis factor, or TNF. Researchers have known for about a decade that TNF levels rise in the joint fluid of arthritis patients. A study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that blocking TNF reduced the number of swollen or sore joints in people with rheumatoid arthritis. CNN's Al Hinman reports. In the UAB study, 180 patients were given the drug for three months. Those receiving the highest dosage had a 61 percent reduction in the number of swollen or sore joints, compared with 25 percent in those taking placebos. Enbrel is only a treatment, not a cure
THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 19, Ch. 270, Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disord
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis beginning at or before age 16. Juvenilerheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is similar to adult RA (see Ch. 50).
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section19/chapter270/270b.htm

Extractions: This Publication Is Searchable The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy Section 19. Pediatrics Chapter 270. Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disorders Topics Rheumatic Fever Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Common Hip, Knee, And Foot Disorders Inherited Connective Tissue Disorders ... The Osteochondroses Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis beginning at or before age 16. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is similar to adult RA (see Ch. 50 ). The disease tends to affect large and small joints and may interfere with growth and development. Micrognathia (receded chin) due to impaired mandible growth may occur. Symptoms and Signs Systemic onset (Still's disease) occurs in about 20% of patients. High fever, rash, splenomegaly, generalized adenopathy, serositis, and a striking neutrophilic leukocytosis and thrombocytosis occur often. At times these manifestations precede the appearance of the arthritis. Rheumatoid factor and antinuclear antibodies are absent. Pauciarticular onset occurs in about 40% of patients, usually young girls. Antinuclear antibodies are present in up to 75% of affected children. Chronic iridocyclitis occurs in nearly 20% of these patients; it is often asymptomatic and is detected only with periodic slit-lamp examinations. A subgroup of affected older boys includes many who have HLA-B27 antigen. Most of these boys subsequently develop classic features of one of the seronegative spondyloarthropathies: ankylosing spondylitis, inflammatory bowel disease, psoriatic arthropathy, or Reiter's syndrome.
Jessie's JRA Page
A mother shares her personal story after her daughter is diagnosed with Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Includes links to JRA information.
http://www.geocities.com/beegal68/jessiesjra.html
Juvenile Rheumatic Disease Group Website
Online support for parents of children with a JRD, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile scleroderma, juvenile dermatomyositis, juvenile systemic lupus, and other rheumatic disorders. Includes resources.
http://www.geocities.com/beegal68/JRD-Website.html
InteliHealth:
Although there are more than 100 forms of arthritic conditions, four of the mostcommon disorders include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/31517/31517.html
InteliHealth:
rheumatoid arthritis, Common Forms Of Arthritis Although there aremore than 100 forms of arthritic conditions, four of the most
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/31522/31522.html
Rheumatoidarthritis Academy
An information resource, sponsored by Aventis, for patients on the symptoms, causesand treatments of rheumatoid arthritis. What is rheumatoid arthritis?
http://www.rheumatoidarthritis-academy.com/
CNN - FDA Approves First Oral Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis - September 11,
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http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9809/11/arthristis.drug/

Extractions: Web posted at: 5:43 p.m. EDT (1743 GMT) WASHINGTON (CNN) The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first oral treatment to slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis. The FDA said Arava, marketed by Hoechst Marion Roussel, is not a cure, but has been shown to relieve the painful swelling and slow the joint damage associated with the disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease that affects more than 2 million Americans. It often develops between the ages of 25 and 50. Arava blocks production of immune cells that cause joint inflammation. In one study, the drug improved the condition of 41 percent of 480 arthritis patients. The current treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is low doses of the cancer drug methotrexate. It has serious side effects and its potency in the body can diminish over time.
Arthritis Insight-Rheumatoid Arthritis
Information about rheumatoid arthritis, including statistics, diagnosis, treatment, community center, Category Health Conditions and Diseases Arthritis Rheumatoidrheumatoid arthritisWhat is it? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosedand treated? Find that out and more. rheumatoid arthritis.
http://arthritisinsight.com/medical/disease/ra/

Extractions: Disease Index ... Disease Index Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis When my Grandmother was diagnosed with RA a few decades ago, the milder cases were simply put on aspirin, over 20 a day! If they didn't die of a bleeding ulcer, they were quickly disabled from the disease. The more severe cases might be put on prednisone or gold but was pretty much it. Not a lot to choose from.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Facts, Symptoms, And Treatments
Information on rheumatoid arthritis identifying RA symptoms and types of RA treatmentsavailable such as Kineret, a biologic response modifier, managing
http://www.kineretrx.com/patient/ra_facts.jsp

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