What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease causing inflammation and deformity of the joints. Other problems throughout the body (systemic problems) may also develop, including inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis), the development of bumps (called rheumatoid nodules) in various parts of the body, lung disease, blood disorders, and weakening of the bones (osteoporosis).
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New treatment on the horizon for deadly stroke

A new type of drug therapy that is currently being tested in Canada could significantly reduce the death rate caused by the deadliest form of stroke . According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, new developments in stroke research make it more important than ever that Canadians recognize and react to the warning signs of stroke.
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Nursing Home Evaluation Check List

This form may be printed out so that you can make photocopies and use them for each nursing home facility you check out.
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Alzheimer Disease: First Steps for Families

When someone has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease, the news may be upsetting for both the individual and those who care about her. Most likely you have been worried about the changes you have been seeing in the person and you may also be anxious about the future.
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