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Methotrexate: Incorrect dosing can cause serious harmBritain's National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) has stated that oral methotrexate tablets are safe and effective if taken at the right frequency and the right dose. The drug is normally taken weekly, not daily. Confusion over the correct dosing schedule can cause serious harm....read more

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New Study to Show How RA Patients Rate Improvement ChangeA new clinical study to determine how people with rheumatoid arthritis evaluate improvements in disease symptoms will be carried out by NIAMS, part of the NIH. The study will examine how much of an improvement in pain, stiffness, function and other symptoms is needed before patients consider the change important. The Clinically Important Changes in Rheumatoid Arthritis study will recruit 300 people 18 years of age or older who have been diagnosed with RA. Researchers are particularly interested in patients who are currently being treated with prednisone, methotrexate, Arava, Remicade, or Enbrel....read more

Results For Total Ankle Replacement Are ImprovingAccording to the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, until recently results with total ankle replacements have proven less successful than hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. Two studies now reveal significantly better results for ankle replacements. What has changed?....read more

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