Nathan Wei
Nathan Wei, MD FACP FACR is a rheumatologist and Director of the Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. For more info: <a href="http://www.arthritis-treatment-and-relief.com/arthritis-treatment.html">http://www.arthritis-treatment-and-relief.com/arthritis-treatment.html</a>
Articles by this Author
Doctor… Tell me About How I Can Get Into a Research Trial For my Arthritis?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 09/11/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Research trials are conducted for all pharmaceutical drugs for arthritis that eventually reach the market
A clinical research trial may be the only way you can get early access to a breakthrough arthritis treatment; however, there are pluses and minuses so it’s important to understand the questions that need to be asked and answered
A New Test to Detect Osteoarthritis Early… Will it Help?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 09/10/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis It affects more than 20 million Americans according to some estimates
Actemra, The New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug... What Makes it so Special?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 09/9/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Biological response modifiers (BRMS) are drugs that target inflammatory pathways in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and represent a relatively new approach to the treatment of RA
Medications that block tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-a), a pro-inflammatory cytokine important in the pathogenesis of RA, were among the first to be developed and approved for the treatment of RA
I Have Achilles Tendonitis... Could it Be Caused by the Antibiotic I Took?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 09/8/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Tendons are ropes of tissue that connect muscles to bones and allow joint motion When a muscle contracts, the tendon is pulled and the bone that the tendon is connected to moves
New Arthritis Drug Guidelines... Do They Help... Or Do They Hurt?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 09/7/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) have been the mainstay of arthritis treatment for more than 50 years Over this time multiple drugs have reached the market and have been used by millions of people
What’s New For Osteoarthritis Of The Hip And Knee? Orthokine And Other Treatments... Do They Work?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 08/23/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, remains a therapeutic challenge
This is a generally felt to be a disease of cartilage
How Do Arthritis Experts Treat Osteoarthritis?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 08/18/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and affects more than 20 million Americans Commonly associated with aging, OA affects weight-bearing areas of the musculoskeletal system such as the neck, low back, hips, and knees
Doctor… I Don’t Want a Joint Replacement For my Arthritis. What Are my Options?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 08/14/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Arthritis is a growing health concern The most common form of arthritis-osteoarthritis (OA)- is increasing in prevalence coincident with the Baby Boomer surge into late middle age
Doctor… My Shoulder Really Hurts. What Do You Recommend?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 08/3/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Patients with inflammatory types of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis often have shoulder problems However, more often than not, a patient presenting with shoulder pain to the rheumatologist will have another reason besides the arthritis for the discomfort they are feeling
Chronic Tendonitis - What’s New In Treatment?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 08/3/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
So, you’ve been diagnosed with tendonitis and you’ve gone through the usual types of treatment programs like physical therapy, anti-inflammatory drugs, and even cortisone shots
What else is available