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Arthritis & Joint Conditions Arthritis & Joint Conditions Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatments Coping From Carol Eustice, your Guide to Arthritis & Joint Conditions Arthritis Quizzes | Types of Arthritis | Joint Pain | Medications | Alt Medicine | Follow Us on Twitter | Join Us on Facebook Not life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued. ~Socrates Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Rheumatoid arthritis is known to be associated with a higher risk of heart attacks and heart failure. Researchers in Denmark have now examined the risk of atrial fibrillation (an abnormal heart rhythm) and stroke among rheumatoid arthritis patients. Read more... Actemra Beats Humira in Rheumatoid Arthritis Study Preliminary study results from ADACTA (ADalimumab ACTemrA) revealed that rheumatoid arthritis patients who received RoACTEMRA (tocilizumab) as monotherapy achieved a significantly greater reduction in disease activity (using DAS28) after 24 weeks than those given adalimumab (Humira) monotherapy. Read more... Disabled People Face Employment Barriers Study results from the University of New Hampshire concluded that people with disabilities, such as arthritis, who are trying to find work in the hospitality industry are at a disadvantage. Read more... Researchers Discover Potential New Approach for Treating RA Researchers from Newcastle University (UK) have discovered a promising new approach for treating rheumatoid arthritis. Rather than blocking signals in the body that activate the immune system to attack one or more joints, the new approach would actually prevent white blood cells cells from entering the joints and causing damage. It is not yet in clinical trials though. Read more... Arthritis & Joint Conditions Ads Arthritis Pain Joint Pain Treatment For Arthritis Joint Pain Relief Rheumatoid Arthritis Featured Articles What Is Rheumatology? What Is a Pain Management Doctor? Fast Facts About Scleroderma What Is Chronic Lyme? When Doctors Don't Agree Medrol Dosepack - What You Should Know   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More> This newsletter is written by: Carol Eustice Arthritis & Joint Conditions Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Arthritis & Joint Conditions newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Arthritis? Symptoms of Arthritis Diagnosis of Arthritis Treatment of Arthritis Arthritis Screening Quiz   Follow me on: Advertisement