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Arthritis is the nation’s leading cause of disability, affecting 50 million people, and one in five adults. Ethical Alternative Products is making available trial samples of OmniFlex and Tendonex to bolster medical management options. Wyckoff, NJ (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Arthritis is common, costly, and painful, and most people think there is nothing you can do about it. Misconceptions about the disease contribute to millions living with arthritis pain, due to a persistent attitude of...

Arthritis affects more than 21 million Americans; Allsup representatives can assist individuals with arthritis in applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Belleville, Ill. (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Arthritis limits the activities of nearly 21 million adults in the U.S. and is the nation’s leading cause of disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The condition also encompasses more than 100 rheumatic diseases that affect the joints and...

A Free Webinar provided by the Scleroderma Research Foundation with support from Gilead Sciences, MedImmune and Novartis SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The nonprofit Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) will welcome Drs. Monique Hinchcliff, Lorinda Chung and Laura Hummers as featured speakers for the popular webinar series helping patients and caregivers to better understand the disease as well as what is being done to find a cure and what new treatments are...

Singer Toni Braxton Shares Personal Story of Lupus NEW YORK, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) National Patient Coalition participated in today's launch of the Lupus Initiative(®), the culmination of its five-year advocacy campaign resulting in $4.6 million in Federal funding to make the healthcare provider education program possible. Helping to draw attention to the need addressed by the Initiative to train professionals in lupus diagnosis, six-time...

May is Lupus Awareness Month; Walk, Purple Bus with Interactive Experience, and Education Events Taking Place in New York City NEW YORK, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In recognition of Lupus Awareness Month, the Lupus Foundation of America is hosting a number of programs throughout New York City where New Yorkers can join the efforts to raise awareness of lupus and solve the cruel mystery of the disease. Lupus is a mysterious and devastating autoimmune disease that ravages...

Superior Magnetics for Pain Free Living announced it will have magnetic bracelets for pain relief in seconds at Rusty Barn Quilt Show. Del Mar, California (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 Pain Free Living web: SuperiorMagnetics.com, a leader in innovative pain relief products is excited to be at the Rusty Barn Quilt Show May 16-18 with magnetic bracelets for pain relief. Admission if free and Superior Magnetics offers a free pain relief demonstration using magnetic bracelets for arthritis pain...

Online Insurance Marketplace (http://www.onlineinsurancemarketplace.com), announces new blog, “Remedies for treating Rheumatism!”. (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 Online Insurance Marketplace has released a blog providing information about treating against rheumatism. The blog firstly gives the definition of rheumatism, then it lists the symptoms and factors that cause rheumatism. There are a variety of methods to keep the pain under control. Numerous types of surgeries are available for some...

NEW YORK, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Affecting millions worldwide, lupus does not recognize national boundaries. For World Lupus Awareness Day 2013, the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) and the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation shine new light on lupus, addressing global issues impacting researchers, healthcare providers, and patients throughout the world. Closing in on the Cause, Going for the Cure with First-ever $1 Million Awards from Private SectorTiming is everything - this World Lupus...

Allsup raises awareness about fibromyalgia, a debilitating chronic pain condition Belleville, Ill. (PRWEB) May 09, 2013 National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is May 12, and Allsup wants those who suffer from the debilitating condition to know help is available in coping with fibromyalgia and qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance(SSDI) benefits. Allsup, which provides SSDI representation, veterans disability appeal and Medicare plan selection services, joins organizations...

NORWALK, Conn., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Medica US today announced the rebranding of Musculoskeletal Network (www.musculoskeletalnetwork.com) to Rheumatology Network (www.rheumatologynetwork.com). While Musculoskeletal Network provided information content primarily pertaining to musculoskeletal care and sports medicine, the rebranding of the site to Rheumatology Network brings renewed focus to more information that is relevant to today's practicing rheumatologists. Backed by an...