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Roche arthritis drug effective in late-stage study

Reuters - Fri Dec 11, 2:19 am ET

Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding said a late-stage study found its arthritis drug ocrelizumab helped ease symptoms of a type of rheumatoid arthritis.

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Ringing in a record run
Peoria Journal Star - Sat Dec 5, 8:52 pm ET
It sounded like no other race. More than 1,200 participants with bells attached rang through the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis on Saturday. Once the race started, all onlookers could hear were foot falls and jingle bells. Even pets were jingling all the way.
Runners, walkers put jingle in foundation's pocket
The Telegraph - Sun Dec 6, 12:06 am ET
ALTON -The Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis lived up to its name Saturday with more than 600 registrants running and walking to the accompaniment of jingle bells on caps, shoes, dog coats and in hand.
Study: Chicken collagen can help arthritis
UPI - Wed Dec 2, 1:41 pm ET
HEFEI, China, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Researchers in China said chicken collagen leads to improvement in rheumatoid arthritis with no significant side effects.
Arthritis Foundation Bestows Highest National Awards
PRWeb - Thu Dec 3, 11:24 am ET
The Arthritis Foundation bestowed its highest nationwide honors to several deserving recipients during its national meeting in Atlanta. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/arthritisfoundation/awards/prweb3290954.htm
Shindig shines a light on arthritis
Oak Park Leaves - Thu Dec 3, 5:24 am ET
The Arthritis Foundation's Associate Board held its fourth annual Shindig -- "Shining a Light on Arthritis" Sept. 12 outdoors at Zella in Lincoln Park. The fundraiser saw more than 100 attendees supporting the Associate Board of the Arthritis Foundation and raising awareness about juvenile arthritis.
Jingle Bell Run/Walk raises $50,000 for foundation
The Telegraph - Sat Dec 5, 9:06 pm ET
Saturday's 21st annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis at Gordon Moore Park raised more than $50,000 for the Arthritis Foundation, more than double last year's donations. More than 46 million Americans are affected by the disease.
Galapagos achieves multiple milestones in rheumatoid arthritis alliance
Marketwire - Thu Dec 3, 1:48 am ET
MECHELEN, BELGIUM--(Marketwire - December 3, 2009) - Galapagos NV (Euronext: GLPG) announced today achievement of multiple milestones under its alliance agreement in rheumatoid arthritis. The milestones trigger a cash payment of EUR 10.2 million to Galapagos. In October 2007, Galapagos announced an alliance agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutica NV (Janssen) providing Janssen with option rights to ...
Attitude of gratitude has physical effect
The Herald-Mail - Sat Dec 5, 3:32 pm ET
Bill Golden fell sick with colon cancer, and at 86, he has an artificial hip and arthritis in his knees. Golden still gives thanks, though, and researchers say that appreciative attitude can be good for you, too.
Saline resident leading crew in Jingle Bell Run/Walk
The Saline Reporter - Sat Dec 5, 2:18 pm ET
As captain of the "Cotton-Headed Ninny Muggins" team, Saline resident Amy Beth Podsiad will lead her crew in Saturday's 2009 5K Jingle Bell Run/Walk at Northville Downs Race Track to raise funds for the Arthritis Foundation.
Chicken capsules good for aching joints, arthritis study finds
Science Daily - Wed Dec 2, 9:29 am ET
Chicken collagen can provide relief from rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. A randomized, controlled trial has found that Chicken type II collagen, a protein extracted from the cartilage of chicken breast, is a safe and effective treatment for RA.