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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the lining, or synovium, of the joints. It can lead to long-term joint damage, resulting in chronic pain, loss of function and disability.
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Reviewed September 2008
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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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About 1 in 1,000 children develop juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). They will develop painful, swollen and hot joints, and they will usually be affected...........
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Mar 2009
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A picture of rheumatoid arthritis in Australia
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an often serious joint disease that affects around 400,000 Australians and is the second most common type of arthritis, after osteoarthritis. The disease is more common among females and in older age groups.
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Mar 2009
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Better Health Channel
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which inflammation (pain, heat and swelling) affects the joints and other organs of the body. The hands, feet and knees are commonly affected. Stiffness in the joints is common, especially in the morning. A similar form of arthritis, called juvenile arthritis, can also affect children. There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis but there are ways to manage it.
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Feb 2009
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis by professional health specialists.
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Jul 2008
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Arthritis - juvenile
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Better Health Channel
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Juvenile arthritis describes seven types of arthritis diagnosed in children. Other names for juvenile arthritis include juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile chronic arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and Still's disease. Genes may contribute to some types of juvenile arthritis.
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Jan 2008
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. Inflammatory arthritis is characterised by joint swelling and destruction.
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Dec 2007
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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myDr
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Arthritis is a general term that is used to describe inflammation of the joints in the body. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of chronic arthritis that occurs in varying joints such as the hands, wrists or knees and will appear in the joints on both sides of the body at the same time.
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Jul 2006
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Juvenile chronic arthritis
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myDr
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Juvenile chronic arthritis - a condition that causes inflammation of the joints - affects approximately one child in 1,000.
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Jul 2006
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Profile of a consumer representative - life is grand
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Consumers' Health Forum of Australia (CHF)
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Ben Horgan was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis when he was two years old. It has caused immense pain and suffering, and yet enabled him to experience an amazing life.
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Jan 2004
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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: Leanne's story
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myDr
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Here Leanne tells of the coping skills that she developed from a young age, and of the full life she aims to enjoy despite the limitations imposed by juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
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Mar 2003
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Rheumatoid arthritis and smoking
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myDr
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A number of studies have shown a link between cigarette smoking and rheumatoid arthritis. Stopping smoking may well lower your risk of developing this debilitating condition.
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Feb 2003
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Patient education for adults with rheumatoid arthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The purpose was to examine the effectiveness of patient education interventions on health status (pain, functional disability, psychological well-being and disease activity) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Patient education had a small benef...
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Feb 2003
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Fatty acids in the diet
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myDr
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| Description: |
Fatty acids such as omega 3 and omega 6 may have an important role in preventing heart disease.
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May 2002
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Splints and orthosis for treating rheumatoid arthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Ten studies examined the effects of working wrist splints, resting hand and wrist splints, and wearing special shoes/ insoles in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Although there is no evidence that wearing resting wrist and hand splints changed pain, gr...
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Aug 2001
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Rheumatoid arthritis: Caitlin's story
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myDr
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Read Caitlin`s story and find out how this 9-year-old girl takes rheumatoid arthritis in her stride.
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Feb 2001
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Rheumatoid arthritis: Isabelle's story
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myDr
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Read Isabelle's story to find out how she copes with rheumatoid arthritis each day and to pick up some practical advice from someone who knows what it`s like to live with arthritis.
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Feb 2001
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