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Arthritis Arthritis Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatments Living / Coping From Carol Eustice, your Guide to Arthritis Arthritis Quizzes | Types of Arthritis | Joint Pain | Medications | Alt Medicine | Follow Us on Twitter | Join Us on Facebook The miserable have no other medicine, but only hope. ~William Shakespeare Benlysta Gains FDA Approval for Lupus Benlysta (belimumab) was approved on March 9, 2011 by the FDA for the treatment of active, autoantibody-positive lupus in patients who are receiving standard therapy including corticosteroids, antimalarials, immunosuppressives, and NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Benlysta is administered as an intravenous infusion. Read more... Benlysta (belimumab) Shows Promise for Lupus Benlysta - FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Approval (November 2010) Lupus Screening Quiz 10 Things You Should Know About Lupus Golfer Mickelson Launches Psoriatic Arthritis Program The golfer's program is aptly called "On Course With Phil". Together with the Joint Smart Coalition, the program focuses on motivating and inspiring patients with psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and plaque psoriasis to take action, become educated about their disease, and seek the advice of a specialist to build a treatment plan that's effective. Read more... Psoriatic Arthritis Screening Quiz Test Your Knowledge - Psoriatic Arthritis How to Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis 10 Things You Should Know About Psoriatic Arthritis What Is FRAX? Seven years ago, in 2004, the Surgeon General warned that by 2020 half of all Americans older than 50 would be at risk for fractures from osteoporosis and low bone mass if no action was taken. That's a pretty stern warning. Makes you wish there was a way to predict your fracture risk. Well, there actually is. It's called FRAX. Read more... What Is a DEXA Scan? Bone Up on Osteoporosis Osteopenia - What You Need to Know Osteoporosis Risk Factor Quiz See More About:  osteoporosis  osteopenia  fracture Scleroderma - Test Your Knowledge A series of complicated and overlapping symptoms make scleroderma difficult to diagnose. How much do you know about scleroderma? Take Scleroderma - Test Your Knowledge... See More About:  scleroderma  scleroderma symptoms  scleroderma diagnosis Arthritis Ads Rheumatoid Arthritis Knee Arthritis Arthritis in Hands Arthritis Relief Arthritis Feet Featured Articles Osteoporosis Screening Quiz Fast Facts About Bursitis Infectious Arthritis - Warning Signs Gout - Foods to Avoid Fast Facts About Raynaud's Phenomenon Fast Facts About Rheumatoid Arthritis   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Carol Eustice Arthritis Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Arthritis newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What Is Arthritis? Symptoms of Arthritis Diagnosis of Arthritis Treatment of Arthritis Arthritis Screening Quiz Advertisement