Arthritis
Together, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) and rheumatoid arthritis affects more than 28 million Americans. If you suffer from one of these conditions, you know that it can cause pain so severe that even everyday tasks become difficult. The good news is that there are treatments out there that can ease the pain and discomfort associated with arthritis.
Be sure to check out the Alliance’s resources on arthritis, including information on effective, low-cost treatment options. You can also find more information on the Arthritis Foundation’s website.
Related Publications
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Report2007 Task Force Report on Aging Research Funding
April 2007 | Alliance for Aging Research
Related topics: Aging Research Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Caregiving Chronic Pain Diabetes Federal Funding Geriatric Training Health Incontinence Medical Innovation Men's Health Mental Health Osteoporosis Other Diseases of Aging Parkinson's Disease Prevention Stroke Vision Loss Women's HealthThe 2007 Task Force on Aging Research Funding--more than 85 non-partisan disease groups, patient advocates, and foundations--urges Congress and the President to chart a better course for medical research on behalf of America's aging population. This year's report of the Task Force calls for a 6.7% increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2008. It also presents data on the burden of 27 diseases and conditions that predominately affect older Americans, highlights some of the exciting work the NIH is doing to decrease these burdens, and serves as a resource for policymakers working to establish the funding levels necessary to advance healthy aging. -
Feature ArticleLess Might Be More
If you have osteoarthritis, your least expensive option for treatment might also be the most effective. -
Fact SheetBackgrounder: A Cost-Effective Approach to Treating Osteoarthritis (OA)
Learn about the cost of treating osteoarthritis, as well as the guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology and the American Pain Society for cost-effective treatments.
