Nathan Wei
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How Safe Are Biologic Medicines Used For Rheumatoid Arthritis?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 07/29/2009
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The new gold standard for rheumatoid arthritis treatment is the use of biologic response modifiers (BRMs) with or without methotrexate
Since their introduction more than ten years ago, concerns have been raised by some about safety
Tissue Engineering: An Explanation of How Stem Cells Can be Used to Regrow Cartilage
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 04/7/2009
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The perpetual search for the Fountain of Youth has both fascinated as well as eluded human beings for centuries
What has been particularly interesting has been the observation that other species (eg, earthworms, salamanders, etc
Why Rheumatoid Arthritis Should be Treated- Aggressively!
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 04/6/2009
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How To Treat Plantar Fasciitis
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 04/3/2009
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Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain It is due to inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick piece of connective tissue that runs from the bottom of the heel to the base of the toes
More About Stem Cells and PRP For Osteoarthritis
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 03/11/2009
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A number of methods have been used to repair of cartilage damage The first is osteochondral transplantation, which involves taking a plug of cartilage from a non-weight bearing area and placing it into a defect in a weight-bearing region
What is PRP and How Does it Work?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 03/7/2009
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Stem Cell Therapy For Osteoarthritis: What is the Data?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 03/6/2009
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In the last few years, a number of methods have been developed to repair cartilage damage These include osteochondral transplantation, microfracture surgery and autologous chondrocyte (cartilage cell) implantation
PRP: Hope or Hype?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 03/3/2009
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Steelers wide receiver, Hines Ward, underwent a medical procedure using platelet-rich plasma- PRP- before the Super Bowl XLIII It allowed him to play in this critical game
Gout: A New Treatment For an Old Disease
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 03/1/2009
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Gout is a form of arthritis due to the buildup of uric acid crystals in one or more joints Uric acid is a byproduct that is produced when certain foods containing purines are metabolized
Falls: The Forgotten Killer of Arthritis Patients
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 02/19/2009
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With all the discussion regarding the search for new therapies, one subject that has been neglected is a major cause of death in patients with arthritis
Arthritis is responsible for reduced flexibility, mobility, and strength, particularly in the legs