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Welcome to the Nurses' Corner.

Here you will find questions and answers related to managing the treatment and other matters related to your arthritis - physical and emotional wellbeing, relationships, sexuality, and more. The questions are answered by our staff nurse.

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Latest Arthritis News
Study suggests how often to test bone density

January 18, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women with thin bones should be screened every year and those with denser bones can safely wait up to 17 years to have their next bone mineral density test, according to new research.

FDA approves BTG's drug for cancer toxicity

January 18, 2012 — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators gave the nod on Tuesday to a drug from British specialty drugmaker BTG Plc that helps cancer patients get rid of toxic levels of a chemotherapy treatment.

Heart disease more likely in people with psoriasis

January 10, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who suffer from psoriasis may want to pay extra attention to heart risks, according to a new study that found they are at a greater risk for blocked arteries than those who don't have the skin disease.

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