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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 Life does not consist mainly, or even largely, of facts and happenings. It consists mainly of the storm of thoughts that are forever blowing through one's mind. -Mark Twain Smoking Cuts Chance of Responding to Biologic Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis There's more bad news for smokers, according to a report from the annual meeting of the British Society for Rheumatology. People with rheumatoid arthritis who smoke are less likely to respond to treatment with biologic drugs than people with rheumatoid arthritis who have never smoked. Read more... Five-Year Mortality for Rheumatoid Vasculitis Around 60% Even though the annual incidence of systemic rheumatoid vasculitis has been decreasing since the 1990s, an analysis of patients with the condition revealed that 5-year mortality following diagnosis is about 60 percent. Read more... Gout Attack Explained Gout is considered one of the most painful types of arthritis. If not yourself, you likely know someone who has had a gout attack. The word attack suggests this is no laughing matter. What exactly goes on during a gout attack? Read more... See More About:  gout  gout symptoms  gout information SharecareNow Recognizes About.com as Top 10 Influencer in RA We're proud to announce that SharecareNow, the healthcare industry's first and only digital platform offering real-time analytics on patient healthcare trends, conversations and influential authors, has named this website, arthritis.about.com, as one of the Top 10 Online Influencers in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Read more... Arthritis & Joint Conditions Ads Arthritis Joint Pain Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis Pain Arthritis Knee Pain Arthritis Diet Featured Articles Tips for Dealing With Morning Stiffness Types of Scleroderma Prednisone Quiz - True or False? Dating Advice for People With Arthritis Arthritis Medication Side Effects - What You Should Know Readers Respond: Does Arthritis Affect Sex and Intimacy?   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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