Osteoarthritic joints usually have a lower concentration of hyaluronic acid in their joint fluid than healthy joints. This means less protection against joint friction and impact. The FDA has approved the use of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis but also states it should only...
Effie Koliopoulos is a rheumatoid arthritis warrior. As a teenager, like many of us, she thought arthritis was not a condition that she needed to worry about at her age. Through subtle messages in advertisements or television programs, arthritis was always portrayed as a condition...
Those who live with a painful and chronic condition hardly need awareness campaigns. Pain, stiffness, and bouts of immobility make patients feel all too aware every single day. Yet organizations like ANRF often talk about raising awareness. Why is that? In short, awareness matters because it...
In preparation for Arthritis Awareness Month, we reached out to our patient community to find out what they wish people were more aware of with regards to their condition. We are extremely grateful to those who took the time to respond. It is through open...
Over 50 million Americans live with the pain of arthritis every day. If it doesn’t touch your life, chances are it touches the life of someone you know. At ANRF, we work everyday to fund research aimed at providing better diagnostics, treatments, and cures for...
Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in peanuts, has been shown to reduce inflammation and is therefore seen as anti-inflammatory. In fact, the 2009 American Heart Association Advisory Panel recommended that Americans include omega-6 in their diets, citing its anti-inflammatory benefits. Cacao adds a dark chocolate flavor, bitter and...
SCLERODERMA Around 300 000 Americans are affected by scleroderma. African Americans are more at risk of developing the condition. Symptoms include hard, thick skin which is smooth and shiny in appearance and can include painful and swollen joints. A secondary condition, Raynaud’s phenomenon, often occurs with...
There an estimated 1.5 million Americans with lupus. 90% of lupus patients are women with African Americans at a higher risk for developing the condition. Diagnosis usually occurs between the late teenage years and early forties. With no known cure, lupus is a devastating life-threatening...
This refers to a group of conditions characterized by inflammation in the spine. The most common form, ankylosing spondylitis, affects an estimated 1 million Americans. Ankylosing spondylitis. 95% of patients experience symptoms before the age of 45. Unusually for an autoimmune condition, men are twice...
Many think that arthritis is a disease that impacts the elderly but there are around 300,000 American children with juvenile arthritis. In addition to the effect it has on joints, it can cause eye inflammation and growth problems. Other symptoms include fevers and rash. Pui Y...