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Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes, Lessened By RA Meds

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As published in the open access journal Arthritis Research & Therapy, patients on prescribed rheumatoid arthritis (RA) medications could be at a reduced risk of heart attacks and stroke

Such were the findings of an international team of researchers led by Antonio Naranjo of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) and colleagues in Argentina, Europe, and the USA — wherein the team looked into a study that included 4,363 patients from 48 sites in 15 countries and examined the causes and effects of rheumatoid arthritis, as well as the potential benefits of medications.

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Posted on March 6, 2008 by Gloria Gamat • There are 2 comments!

RA, Cardiovascular Disease and Treatments

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Apparently, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with cardiovascular disease.

According to a Mayo Clinic team, people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a higher risk for developing heart disease than the general population.

However, it is difficult to identify which patients are at increased risk. More →

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Posted on November 19, 2007 by Gloria Gamat • There are 1 lonesome comment

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