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Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatments Living / Coping From Carol Eustice, your Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis Quizzes | Types of Arthritis | Joint Pain | Medications | Alt Medicine | Follow Us on Twitter | Join Us on Facebook Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well. ~Marcus Valerius Martial Finger Splints Help Align Fingers Affected by Arthritis If you have arthritis in your fingers - be aware that finger splints can be used to protect the fingers and to maintain normal alignment of the small joints. Check out what's available and discuss finger splints with your doctor. Read more... See More About:  finger pain  splints  assistive devices Certain Arthritis Drugs Lower Risk of Diabetes in RA or Psoriasis Patients A study involving about 14,000 patients with either rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis, which was published in the June 22/29, 2011 issue of JAMA, has concluded that certain DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs) lower the risk of diabetes. Read more... FDA Votes Down Ilaris for Gout Ilaris (canakinumab) is a monoclonal antibody being developed as a treatment for gout by drugmaker Novartis. On June 21, 2011, a 12-member panel of the FDA voted unanimously NOT to approve Ilaris for gout. Read more... Quiz - Could You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis? Early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and early, aggressive treatment can help prevent joint damage and deformity. Take our 18-question Quiz - Do You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis? See More About:  rheumatoid arthritis symptoms  arthritis quizzes  health quizzes Rheumatoid Arthritis Ads Arthritis Arthritis Joint Pain Arthritis in Hands Arthritis on Fingers Joint Symptoms Featured Articles 10 Fibromyalgia Facts Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms Gout Diet - Foods to Eat Spondyloarthropathy Explained What Is Enthesitis? 10 Basic Facts About Arthritis   More from About.com Living with Depression From the little things (managing household chores), to the more challenging (learning to forgive) these eight tips can help you manage depression. More> Symptoms of Depression Concerned that you or someone you love may be depressed? Learn more about the symptoms of this condition, including some you might not expect. More> This newsletter is written by: Carol Eustice Rheumatoid 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 Rheumatoid 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