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Dr. Stephanie Webb, an NYC-based Doctor of Osteopathy at Living Well Medical, who specializes in non-surgical pain relief therapies, is pleased to present a remarkable solution for hip and lower back pain caused by sacroiliac joint dysfunction. New York, NY (PRWEB) May 09, 2013 Dr. Stephanie Webb, a NYC-based Doctor of Osteopathy who specializes in non-surgical pain relief therapies, is pleased to present a remarkable solution for hip and lower back pain caused by sacroiliac joint...

Mara McAdams DeMarco, Ph.D. of Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in Maryland was awarded $100,000 to pursue her research on the risk factors and consequences of gout, a form of arthritis, in older adults. The Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) and the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) jointly funded her work in their first-time collaboration of the Arthritis and Aging Research Grant. Long Beach, CA and New York, NY (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 Mara McAdams DeMarco, Ph.D....

World Autoimmune Arthritis Day 2013 (#WAAD13) is a ground-breaking, annual 47-hour Virtual Convention that will unite 36 nonprofits and dozens of advocates and experts from around the world in order to provide educational and awareness information to patients, their supporters, and the general public. (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 This year may only be the second annual WAAD Virtual Convention, but the International Autoimmune Arthritis Movement (501c3 Nonprofit Hosts of #WAAD13) estimates over...

Diagnostics Research Group is seeking individuals with osteoarthritis for an upcoming study. (PRWEB) May 06, 2013 Diagnostics Research Group, an independent site for pharmaceutical and device research, is working with pharmaceutical companies to assess osteoarthritis (OA) medications currently not available to the public. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and affects an estimated 27 million Americans. OA occurs when a joint’s cartilage breaks down. The absence of...

Superior Magnetics for Pain Free Living announced it has a new Sergio Lub magnetic bracelet for arthritis pain relief. Bozeman, Montana (PRWEB) May 03, 2013 Pain Free Living web: SuperiorMagnetics.com, a leader in innovative pain relief products announced it has a new Sergio Lub handmade magnetic bracelet for pain relief of inflammation. This magnetic copper bracelet is made of woven like a tapestry with Silver, Copper and Brass combined with 5000 Gauss rare earth magnets. Negative ions...

MANHASSET, N.Y., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Peter K. Gregersen, MD, a scientist at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, on Thursday was awarded the prestigious Crafoord Prize for his genetic research in the area of rheumatoid arthritis. The Prize award ceremony was held at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (RSAS) in the presence of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden - the award was presented to Dr. Gregersen by the King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf....

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- EntreMed, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENMD), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for the treatment of a variety of cancers, announced the issuance of a U.S. patent covering methods of treatment and formulations for its clinical-stage compound, 2-methoxyestradiol (2ME2). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20010620/ENMDLOGO) Patent No. 8,399,440, entitled "Disease Modifying Anti-Arthritic Activity of 2-Methoxyestradiol,"...

A new magnetic bracelet for pain relief in seconds is released using the gemstones Amethyst and Chrysoprase with hematite magnets for arthritis pain relief. Springfield, Missouri (PRWEB) May 02, 2013 Pain Free Living web: SuperiorMagnetics.com, a leader in the development of alternative pain relief products is excited to release a new handmade magnetic bracelet with Amethyst and Chrysoprase gemstones. This new magnetic health bracelet for pain uses triple strength hematite magnets making...

Report Shows Low or No Walking Among Those Who Could Benefit the Most ATLANTA, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Walking is a proven way to keep joints healthy and relieve arthritis pain, but not many people are taking advantage of this recommended activity or community-based programs that can help, says the Arthritis Foundation in response to a government report released today in conjunction with Arthritis Month in May. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

ATLANTA, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Arthritis Foundation is announcing a new multiyear public awareness campaign in conjunction with Arthritis Month this May to debunk the myths of arthritis. The Faces of Arthritis campaign will feature public service ads focusing on the harsh realities of arthritis and dispelling the common stereotypes often associated with the disease. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130501/DC04740) As the nation's leading cause of...