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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 | Affected Joints | Medications | Follow Us on Twitter | Join Us on Facebook Light tomorrow with today! ~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning Do RA Patients Treated With Biologics Miss Fewer Work Days? According to a report published online July 1, 2013 in JAMA Internal Medicine, treatment with a biologic drug was not better than conventional treatment with DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs) at decreasing work loss over a 21-month period in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis -- but both treatment regimens did result in fewer days missed at work. Read more... EMA Recommends Approval of Biosimilar for Arthritis Drug Remicade Two companies that focus on the development of biosimilar products, Celltrion, Inc. and Hospira, Inc., have received backing by the EMA (European Medicines Agency) to produce biosimilar versions of Remicade. Read more... Search Related Topics:  biosimilar  remicade  Lupus - Test Your Knowledge Lupus is not easy to diagnose. It may take your doctor weeks or months to reach a definitive diagnosis. How much do you know about lupus? Take our quiz: Lupus - Test Your Knowledge... Search Related Topics:  lupus  lupus symptoms  lupus diagnosis How to Manage Arthritis Flares An arthritis flare is an episode of increased pain, stiffness, and fatigue. The intensified arthritis symptoms can come on suddenly. Here are some tips to help you minimize the impact and help you recover from an arthritis flare as quickly as possible. Read more... Search Related Topics:  arthritis flare  arthritis symptoms  pain relief Related Searches Arthritis Joint Pain Arthritis Symptoms Knee Arthritis Arthritis Treatments Arthritis Doctor Featured Articles What Does It Mean to Weigh Benefits and Risks of Treatment? What Does It Mean to Pace Your Activities? What Ups and Downs Should You Expect With Arthritis? What Should You Know About Leg Pain? Wht Should You Know About Knee Pain? Help Family/Friends Understand Arthritis With This List   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read 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.com Arthritis & Joint Conditions newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What Is Arthritis? Symptoms of Arthritis Diagnosis of Arthritis Treatment of Arthritis Arthritis Screening Quiz   Follow me on: Advertisement