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Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Doesn’t Promote Cancer
No added risk among patients taking immunosuppressants, research shows

Better Drug Emerges for Steroid-Induced Bone Loss
Teriparatide outperforms alendronate for type of osteoporosis, study finds

Glucosamine Fails Osteoarthritis Test
Popular supplement doesn't prevent loss of cartilage in knee, study finds

Herb Shows Potential for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study compares ancient remedy to modern drug, but not the most common, experts say

New Drug Shows Promise for Rheumatoid Arthriitis
Small, early study finds few long-term side effects

New Drug May Help Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
Study shows golimumab improved physical function, eased symptoms

Hip Osteoarthritis Therapy No Better Than Placebo
FDA-approved injection for knees less effective in deep joint areas, study finds

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Raise Shingles Risk
Older people and those also taking steroids are most vulnerable, study finds

Drug Reduces Inflammatory Arthritis Symptoms, Lesions
Ustekinumab effective for those who don't respond to current treatments, study finds

Prescription Chondroitin May Help Knee Osteoarthritis
European drug is not the same as supplement available in U.S., study says