John Klippel
John Klippel
advance comparable major single
These have been a major advance in rheumatology, ... probably the single major advance in at least 50 years. The only thing comparable was the introduction of corticosteroids in the 1950's.
aware community effect last medical number side small
This is a new side effect that's been described in the last year, ... The number is very, very small and the medical community is aware of the risk.
clear damage evidence joint lessen time
This is the first time we have evidence that a drug can actually lessen joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis. It hasn't been clear that drugs can do this.
importance large last number patients study talking three
We've been talking about the importance of this study for the last two or three years. This is the most important study ever done. It has a very large number of patients and it is scientifically rigorous.
blood exercise flow force heat increases less plus warm water
Warm water increases blood flow to joints, plus the heat increases the flexibility of the joints. And because of buoyancy, there is less force on the joint, so that one can exercise without pain.