Doc's arthritis struggle shows illness' severity - The Seattle Times

Doc's arthritis struggle shows illness' severity The Seattle Times Swelling and pain moved to her ankles and toes. Her joints had the classic look of rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that affects 1.3 million Americans and that can begin with a low fever and fatigue. But it wasn't a slam-dunk diagnosis. ... and more »

Oklahoma doctors question a California physician's treatment for strokes - NewsOK.com

Oklahoma doctors question a California physician's treatment for strokes NewsOK.com Dr. Edward Tobinick — the inventor of procedures using a rheumatoid arthritis drug for stroke, Alzheimer's, back pain and sciatica — is a controversial figure. BY SONYA COLBERG scolberg@opubco.com Leave a comment Controversy surrounds Dr. Edward ... and more »

What Is Arthritis? - NewsMax.com

What Is Arthritis? NewsMax.com CRP is among the common arthritis diagnostic tests used to gain information about active inflammation in the body. RA Factor is another frequently prescribed blood test used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis. Imaging techniques such as X-rays and CT ... and more »

Time to Dump Rheumatoid Factor Levels for RA Diagnosis? - Medscape

Time to Dump Rheumatoid Factor Levels for RA Diagnosis? Medscape May 23, 2011 — Anti-citrullinated protein antibody (ACPA) is a better tool for classifying rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than rheumatoid factor (RF) levels are and should replace RF levels when the 2010 American College of Rheumatology/European Union ...