Arthritis is the #1 cause of disability in America today, impacting approximately seven million people. It is now one of the most prevalent chronic health problems. The estimated annual costs of arthritis to Americans are billion in direct medical costs and billion in indirect costs such as lost wages. Nearly 40 million Americans have arthritis, with 24 million of them being under 65
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A friend of mine thought she broke her finger. It had swollen up and was painful to the touch. We talked to someone known as an expert regarding this and it turns out the finger was not broken. It had calcium deposits on the joints... the early signs of arthritis. In fact, as he checked her fingers it turns out that
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Accidental Poisoning from Acetaminophen Acetaminophen is the most popular painkiller in the US. It is best known by the brand name Tylenol but is sold under 97 different brand names. It is known as paracetamol in many parts of the world. It is also sold in combination with other drugs in more than 100 products. During cold and flu season, people who take acetaminophen for arthritis are at
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