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X-Ray Often Better and Cheaper than MRI in Knee Diagnostics

A weight-bearing X-ray is a better diagnostic tool and much less expensive than the MRI typically prescribed for patients with knees affected by osteoarthritis, according to a recent study. A patient's medical history and a routine physical should be the starting point for a primary-care physician, followed by basic diagnostics.  More »

Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Mayo Clinic researchers have created a simple approach for the prediction of heart disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients within ten years of their initial diagnosis.

Mayo researchers had already identified a connection between rheumatoid arthritis patients and increased risk for heart disease. The problem was to detect and prevent heart disease in these patients who showed no symptoms of it.  More »